The 250th anniversary of American independence is colliding with political polarization and a heat wave as celebrations get underway across...

In a particularly patriotic speech at the foot of Mount Rushmore, Trump made a passing mention of the ongoing war with Iran.

President Trump delivered remarks for America's 250th anniversary at Mount Rushmore where he talked about the history of the country, unity...

NPR member station reporters across the U.S. asked people how they are thinking about their country on its semiquincentennial.

During a speech at Mount Rushmore to kick off America's 250th anniversary celebrations, President Trump repeatedly invoked America's unique...

President Trump on Friday issued a “fierce rebuke” of communism as part of his Independence Day kickoff speech, injecting partisan rancor in...

Small business owners in U.S. tourist destinations say they’re seeing more Americans sticking closer to home this summer

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Ahead of America’s 250th anniversary on Saturday, almost half of Americans do not know what the day celebrates, according to a new survey re...

Watch live coverage as President Trump delivers remarks at Mount Rushmore before a fireworks display, kicking off a weekend of 250th-anniver...

WASHINGTON — Festivities commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence ramped up across the United States on Friday as demons...

Much of America is dealing with extreme heat just as massive holiday celebrations are kicking off. NBC Nightly News anchor Tom Llamas report...

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Future Bishop Earl Fernandes (right), age 3, stands with his siblings on the front porch of the family’s home during the U.S. bicentennial c...