Night of BBQ, fireworks on tap at White House

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama invited nearly 1,200 military families to the evening festivities at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

Former Beatles, Stones manager Klein dies

Infamous record label owner Allen Klein, who played a key role in the Beatles' demise and also nabbed control of some of the Rolling Stones' best-known songs, dies after a battle with Alzheimer's disease.

Serena dominant in Wimbledon victory

Serena Williams has won her third Wimbledon title, beating sister Venus Williams 7-6 (3), 6-2 in the final.

NYC sees biggest fireworks show in the U.S.

Fireworks lit the night sky above New York with a kaleidoscope of colors shooting 1,000 feet into the air on an Independence Day.

GI who fought in pink boxers home for 4th

The soldier who was photographed fighting the Taliban in his pink boxer shorts says he's glad to be back home in Texas after a year in Afghanistan — especially for the Fourth of July.

Lady Liberty's crown reopens

The first visitors allowed into the Statue of Liberty's crown in nearly eight years began the arduous climb on an Independence Day journey laden with symbolism of freedom and national pride.

Obama, McCain give dueling 4th addresses

In dueling holiday addresses, President Barack Obama appealed for public support of his domestic programs and Sen. John McCain said Americans should side with Iranian election protesters.

N. Korea marks July 4 with missile barrage

North Korea fired seven ballistic missiles off its eastern coast Saturday, South Korea said, a violation of U.N. resolutions and an apparent message of defiance to the United States on its Independence Day.

Palin to resign as Alaska governor

Sarah Palin announced Friday she plans to resign as governor of Alaska in a few weeks, saying she will try to "affect positive change" from outside government.

Thunderous applause greets Bush on July 4

Former President George W. Bush was greeted by thunderous applause on the Fourth of July by thousands of spectators in a rural Oklahoma rodeo arena.