july 4th
The 15-year-old lit a sparkler bomb that blew up in his face.
From accents to cuisine, a few things changed as a result of independence.
Police in New York and Chicago are on high alert.
Little-known trivia you can share with your grandkids on the Fourth of July or any time!
WHAT'S HAPPENING
It comes down to freedom.
There are eight more hours until the fireworks, so buckle up!
Red, white and wide awake.
Americans have celebrated Independence Day with fireworks displays since the country's first Fourth of July in 1777. Today, the fireworks industry is big business, with average Americans spending millions of dollars on retail fireworks every year.