Miley Cyrus’s Patriotic Song Hits A Milestone She Rarely Reaches

"Party in the U.S.A." becomes the third solo cut by Miley Cyrus to reach 30 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100, joining "Flowers" ...
WHYY

Semiquin- what? Why Independence Day is celebrated on July 4

At the National Constitution Center, an 1833 copy of the Declaration of Independence meticulously preserves the look of the original signed by members of the Second Continental Congress. (Emma ...
WUSA

CANCELED | America's Independence Day parade called off over extreme heat

WASHINGTON — Organizers canceled DC's National Independence Day Parade late Friday night over concerns about extreme heat. "This decision was made after extensive and careful consideration of the ...
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Washington DC's Independence Day Parade canceled due to extreme heat

WASHINGTON (7News) — The Independence Day Parade in Washington, D.C., has been canceled, according to the event organizers. As heat index temperatures on July 4 are expected to soar well above 100 ...
The Guardian

The making of Independence Day at 30: ‘I panicked and raced to set to rewrite’

The makers of the blockbusting sci-fi thriller reveal how they made a hit, why Kevin Spacey was almost involved and what went wrong with the sequel The architects of cinema’s most popular alien ...
Columbus Dispatch

Should July 2 be US Independence Day? Why we celebrate July 4 instead

Independence Day is celebrated annually on July 4 to commemorate the approval of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. The decision to formally declare independence happened on July 2, 1776, and ...
The Hollywood Reporter

The Cast of ‘Independence Day’: Where Are They 30 Years Later?

In honor of the sci-fi blockbuster’s 30th anniversary, THR checks in on the all-star cast, including Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum and Vivica A. Fox. By Lisa de los Reyes Senior Copy Editor ...
UPI

Fourth of July: 5 films set on Independence Day

July 2 (UPI) --Live Free or Die Hard, Independence Day and other blockbuster and family favorite films take place against the backdrop of Fourth of July. The U.S. holiday celebrating American ...
Investopedia

When Does the Stock Market Close for the Independence Day Holiday? Here's the Summer Trading Schedule

This summer's next trading break comes Friday—and it comes with fireworks included. Stock and bond markets will close on Friday, July 3, in observation of Independence Day, which is Saturday. And ...
WAND

Fireworks, parades & more: Where to celebrate Independence Day across central IL

(WAND) - Communities across central Illinois are holding celebrations for Independence Day and America's 250th birthday. WAND has compiled a list of Fourth of July celebrations, including fireworks, ...
The Brooklyn Paper

NYC’s oldest Independence Day Parade returns to Brooklyn for 119th year

New York City’s oldest continuously running Independence Day parade returns to Brooklyn this weekend for its 119th year. The Brooklyn Independence Day Parade will be held Sunday, June 28. The ...
AOL

16 Facts About Independence Day That Help Explain the Holiday

Independence Day is more than a national holiday. It represents the moment when America officially declared its intention to become a free and self-governing nation. Every year on the Fourth of July, ...