
CNN's Anderson Cooper explains why he remains optimistic about the United States of America on the eve of the country's 250th birthday, remembering the 1976 Fourth of July in New York City with his family.

CNN's Anderson Cooper explains why he remains optimistic about the United States of America on the eve of the country's 250th birthday, remembering the 1976 Fourth of July in New York City with his family.

CNN’s Donie O’Sullivan spoke with historical reenactors at George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate in Virginia about how they are commemorating the American Revolution as the nation marks its 250th birthday.

A fleet of jets flew over New York Harbor this morning as part of the Sail4th 250 festivities, leaving a trail of red, white and blue smoke.

Fans waiting outside Madison Square Garden early Saturday erupted with excitement after a catering van gave out pastries, sparking speculation they may have come from Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding. CNN has not independently confirmed the pastries were connected to the wedding.

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.

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.

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.



