People are approaching this Independence Day with mixed feelings. Polls show declining national pride, especially among Democrats, during the Trump era.

Independence Day parades, another Joey Chestnut win and fireworks marked Friday's Fourth of July celebrations across the U.S. The big picture: Millions of Americans traveled for the holiday, facing sweltering heat,

In Central Texas, at least 13 people were killed and 20 girls were missing from a summer camp after a flash flood.

A deadly storm with winds topping 60 mph tore through central New Jersey, forcing one town to cancel its Fourth of July celebrations. Thursday night's severe thunderstorm killed at least three people: one in North Plainfield and two in Plainfield,

Plainfield, New Jersey, was forced to cancel its July Fourth celebrations after severe thunderstorms caused damage and knocked out power across central New Jersey. Governor Phil Murphy announced multiple deaths.