Luke Laidley, a 9/11 survivor and dad of three, died on July 4 after jumping into Lake Michigan to help kids struggling in the water.

Authorities in Michigan and Texas are investigating separate fatal incidents involving fireworks that exploded.

The victory in the annual hot dog eating competition marked eight consecutive wins for Chestnut.

Millions of Americans are at risk of experiencing severe weather Sunday as thunderstorms and extreme heat alerts are in effect for multiple states.

Amid fire dangers and pollution concerns, some cities are turning to laser lights and drones to celebrate the Fourth of July without fireworks.

The Fourth of July can be stressful for dogs, who can get anxious with the louder-than-usual noise. Here are some tips to keep them safe and keep them home.

A festive take on a classic summer sangria recipe that is perfect for July 4 from lifestyle blog Heart and Seam.

Save on your backyard barbecue this Fourth of July, even with food prices soaring.

Rain, heat and fire are all in the forecast this 4th of July weekend.

This holiday weekend, find deep discounts on mattresses galore.

This Fourth of July is expected to be the second-busiest for travel since 2000, with 47.9 million Americans taking trips, according to AAA.

Easy to make and easier to eat with one hand recipes for fourth of July celebrations.

It's not too late to get into the patriotic spirit with these easy party hacks.

Beachgoers in Ocean City, Maryland got a scary sight after fireworks meant for a Fourth of July celebration went off prematurely.

Wildfire scientists and fire officials are pleading with people to forego fireworks this Fourth of July.

No specific threat was mentioned for Independence Day.

The July 4th weekend is expected to be the busiest travel weekend since the start of the pandemic with more Americans taking to the roads and skies.

YouTube ranked the top 25 songs that spike for the Fourth of July ahead of the Independence Day weekend.

Skip delivery and make these southern favorites at home. Get the recipes from celeb chef Jeff Mauro to make these staples yourself.

Food Network star Molly Yeh shares some of her top Independence Day desserts.

Use this grilling guide all summer with these recipes, tips and tools to cook the ultimate seasonal spread.

These red, white, and blue tie-dyed cookies for the 4th of July will be the star of your get-together.

As complaints of illegal fireworks skyrocket in New York City, the mayor says he's establishing a task force to crack down on sales.

Watermelons and mannequins exploded on the National Mall as the CPSC showed the potential dangers of July Fourth fireworks.

An investigation was launched by the county's public health department after nearly 120 visitors reported to undergo illness.

Fourth of July got started a little early for one South Carolina town when containers outside a fireworks store caught fire and exploded Thursday.

More than 750 pounds of "dangerous illegal" fireworks were seized from a single residence in California ahead of the Fourth of July holiday, authorities said.

It's probably best to leave the fireworks to the professionals.

Sure, you've got Miley Cyrus' "Party in the U.S.A.," but what about these?

Disney has the tastiest July 4th treats.

Here is everything you need to know about Independence Day festivities in the nation's capital -- and how to watch them from home.

President Donald Trump’s Fourth of July celebration will feature $750,000 of donated fireworks from an Ohio retailer who has lobbied the White House against tariffs.

Heading into the July 4 holiday, the FBI, Department of Homeland Security and National Counterterrorism Center urged law enforcement to look out for suspicious activity.

Mayor Bowser details Fourth of July festivities with updated safety plans.

Celebrating the Fourth of July with a patriotic display of fireworks is a quintessential holiday activity.

This year’s event will be hosted by Full House actor John Stamos and will include performances by The Beach Boys, Pentatonix and The Temptations.

A list of family and patriotic films to watch on the streaming service today.

A fireworks wholesaler was on fire in Missouri on Tuesday evening.

These babies in their Fourth of July best are making our hearts swell with patriotic pride.

One family in Indiana has many reasons to celebrate Independence Day.