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The Fourth of July is upon us, a with all the customary fireworks, parties, parades and beach outings. But what if you need something at the store? With July 4 being a national holiday, and with ...

July 4th didn’t become a federal holiday until 1870, at which point it became one of 11 US federal holidays. First introduced by Congress in 1885 when it was decided that federal employees ...

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Awareness and safety precautions are wise headed into July 4th holiday weekend Cindy Krischer Goodman South Florida Sun Sentinel ...

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (AP) — This year’s Fourth of July holiday was marked by multiple shootings across the U.S., including one in Indianapolis that left at least two dead and a police chief ...

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (AP) — This year's Fourth of July holiday was marked by multiple shootings across the U.S., including one in Indianapolis that left at least two dead and a police chief ...

Violence and shootings often surge in the summer months, especially around the Fourth of July, historically one of the deadliest days of the year in the U.S.