Organizers for the Great American State Fair, taking place on the National Mall, announced Friday that the event was closing due to extreme heat, with plans to reopen at 5 p.m. The capital hit 100 degrees with a 111-degree heat index at 2 p.m. CNN's Derek Van Dam reports.
Organizers for the Great American State Fair, taking place on the National Mall, announced Friday that the event was closing due to extreme heat, with plans to reopen at 5 p.m. The capital hit 100 degrees with a 111-degree heat index at 2 p.m. CNN's Derek Van Dam reports.
History Factcheck: July 2nd is a pretty important date if we're looking at Revolutionary History as more than just a patriotic celebration. That was just one of three favorite myths and missed details that reenactors in Massachusetts were eager to share with CNN.
Fourth of July weekend plans may be disrupted by scorching heat and a risk of strong thunderstorms.
President Trump gave a speech at Mount Rushmore on the eve of Independence Day, warning that communism is America's biggest threat and taking aim at his political rivals as the nation begins celebrating its 250th anniversary. Jeff Zeleny reports.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, whose joyous and public courtship played out as a blockbuster rom-com, are married. CNN's Elizabeth Wagmeister has some of the surprise details.
Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen blind taste test great American foods as they count down to America's 250th birthday live from Times Square.
President Donald Trump joined Second Lady Usha Vance for an episode of “Storytime with the Second Lady” to read “Presidents Play!” a children's book about how US presidents spent their free time. The reading quickly went off-script.
On the eve of America's 250th birthday, Pope Leo XIV formally accepted the Liberty Medal from the National Constitution Center, a non-partisan non-profit located across from Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence was signed. The award was presented to him for his lifelong work in promoting religious liberty, freedom of conscience, and expression around the globe. CNN's Christopher Lamb reports.
Historic heat and big fireworks displays could spur a double dose of smoke pollution and ozone.
Prince William was a surprise guest on Jason and Travis Kelce's podcast, "New Heights," with the episode dropping the same day Travis Kelce is celebrating his wedding to Taylor Swift.
As we reflect on America’s 250th birthday, CNN’s Chief Data Analyst Harry Enten takes a long look at the backyard bbq stalwart, the hot dog. As a nation, we consume 150 million hot dogs every 4th of July, but it’s their creation that truly paints a picture of how our country came to be.
