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.
Economists point to rising debt as next crisis
The Founding Fathers left one legacy not celebrated on Independence Day but which affects us all. It's the national debt, which is a staggering $11.4 trillion — about $37,000 for every American.
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.
NYT: Tax appeals slam local governments
Homeowners across the country are challenging their property tax bills in droves as the value of their homes drop, threatening local governments with another big drain on their budgets.
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.
Fireworks explosion in N.C. kills 2, hurts 3
A truckload of fireworks explodes on a remote North Carolina island dock, killing two workers and injuring three others preparing for an Independence Day celebration, authorities say.
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.
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.
Rural S.C. terrorized by 5 killings in past week
A terrified rural South Carolina community hunkered down over the Fourth of July after the sheriff said a serial killer was on the loose, and longtime residents were reminded of a murderer who terrorized the town in the 1960s.
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.
