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One hundred fifty people from 50 nations gathered Saturday at the home of the United States’ first president to celebrate not only the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding but also their first day as American citizens. 

The age-old debate about what to do with the air conditioning when no one is home is heating up, especially as a record-breaking heatwave grips the eastern United States.

Music icon Beyoncé celebrated the 4th of July holiday weekend with a brand-new single that could also be considered an early birthday present – or, rather, an early B’Day present.

Chicago police are asking for the public's help identifying a person of interest in connection with a double homicide that also left two other people wounded last week in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood.

A South Carolina sheriff announced that investigators now believe 4-year-old Javeayah Harris is dead.

The Nathan’s hot dog eating champions retained their crowns Saturday as both Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo continued their impressive, digestive runs at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest. 

Paul Pelosi faces a potential hit-and-run charge in Napa County after hitting a parked car in Yountville, though authorities confirm alcohol was not involved.

Chicago police are asking for the public's help identifying a man accused of exposing himself, performing a lewd act and groping a victim in the South Loop last month.

Several teenagers were arrested Friday night after a disturbance broke out during the Independence Day fireworks celebration at Bicentennial Park in Joliet, where police say officers were assaulted, fireworks were launched toward the crowd and officers, and pepper spray was used.

Multiple people have been shot, including two police officers, over this Fourth of July holiday weekend across Chicago.

As the U.S. prepares to celebrate Flag Day on June 14 and 250 years of Independence on July 4, American flags will be flying prominently throughout the country.  Here is the proper way to display Old Glory. 

The American Lung Association recommends taking steps to protect your lungs from fireworks smoke and the harmful pollution it brings.

Three children died on Geneva Lake after a boat overturned during severe weather that caused "massive damage" across Walworth County on Friday.

State Rep. Harry Benton has resigned from the Illinois House, according to Capitol News Illinois.