More cities and towns deployed drones to spot illegal fireworks during the Fourth of July celebrations commemorating America’s 250th anniversary—leading to a $100,000 fine in […]
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America Marks Its 250th Birthday With Storms, Sweat and Fire
Independence Day celebrations were canceled nationwide and the Brooklyn Bridge briefly caught fire. Yet Americans still found countless ways to celebrate.
The Brooklyn Bridge Briefly Catches Fire During a Fireworks Display
The fire appeared to have been extinguished by shortly after 10 p.m., the police said. No injuries were reported.
Crowds Evacuated as Storms Menace Washington Ahead of Trump Speech
Thousands of people stood in security lines for hours in severe heat to reach the National Mall, only to be ordered to leave as events […]
Bombs Bursting in Air Means Hours of Smoke and Confused Dogs in D.C.
Organizers want the July 4 fireworks in the nation’s capital to break the world record. But the fun will also come with air pollution and […]