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Hawaii man dies after launching fireworks in parking lot on the Fourth of July
Police say a 20-year-old man has died after setting off fireworks in Hawaii on the Fourth of July holiday.
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Firework thrown from truck at group sitting on porch
An unidentified person threw a large firework at a home on July 4, while a family and some friends were sitting on the front porch.
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From afterthought to national symbol: Here's why the American Flag wasn't always revered as it is today
Though flags proliferate every July 4, they would have been rare during early Independence Day celebrations. Only in the mid-19th century does the U.S. flag become a permanent fixture at the White House, scholars believe.
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Rain or shine, millions across the US brave severe weather to celebrate Fourth of July
Americans braved rain, heat, and divisions to celebrate Fourth of July with parades, fireworks, and hot dog eating contests across the country
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Possible shark attacks up and down Long Island coastline
Long Island beachgoers are on alert after a series of bites at several different beaches on Monday and Tuesday. News 4’s Melissa Colorado reports.
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Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest finishes after thunderstorm delay
Joey Chestnut was not denied victory, eating 62 hot dogs after a nearly two-hour thunderstorm delay. News 4’s Andrew Siff reports.
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4th swimmer bit in Long Island waters has officials on shark watch
Long Island officials are extra alert at a handful of beaches after shark bites put beachgoers on edge over the long holiday weekend. The first bites were reported on Monday, but have continued well into the Tuesday holiday, according to officials up and down the coastline. Between the two days, four people have suffered bites while swimming at different beaches….
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Hot dog contest resumes after lightning strike reported on Coney Island
Miki Sudo claimed a ninth title before stormy weather moved in and delayed the men’s competition.
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Texas Fourth of July drone show sets new Guinness World Record
Monday night’s Fourth of July drone show in North Richland Hills set a new Guinness World Record.
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Long Island beaches on alert after reported shark bite
Beachgoers on Long Island are keeping their eyes on the water after a shark attack on a young swimmer. News 4’s Gaby Acevedo reports.
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Countdown to Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks show
Tracie Strahan reporting on Macy’s fourth of July fireworks show
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2 teens hurt at Long Island beaches put officials on shark watch for July 4th
Long Island officials are extra alert at a handful of beaches after a shark bite put beachgoers on edge on the eve of the Fourth of July. Two teenagers in the waters off Long Island were injured Monday afternoon; only one has been confirmed as a shark bite by officials. The beaches, Robert Moses and Kismet, were crowded on what…
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New York gets ready for Fourth of July fireworks spectacle
The advice best advice for fireworks fans hoping to get a good seat? Come early. News 4’s Rana Novini reports.
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Teens report shark bites at 2 Long Island beaches
Bad news for beachgoers on Long Island. News 4’s Jessica Cunnington reports.
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Long Island fireworks showman facing felony charges for alleged illegal pyrotechnics
A homegrown fireworks show on Long Island was upended days before the July 4th holiday when police arrested the organizer for allegedly storing an arsenal of fireworks. Two days before the traditional fireworks display in Massapequa, the Nassau County Police Department announced the arrest of Michael Masone, the man behind the show. The department claims he was in possession of…
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Long Island man arrested for alleged arsenal of illegal fireworks
Pei-Sze Cheng reporting on the man who hosted a beloved but illegal fireworks show every year.
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NYPD Harbor Unit on patrol ahead of Fourth of July
Marc Santia reporting on the NYPD’s efforts to keep the East River safe this Fourth of July.
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NYC street and bridge closures for 2023 Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks show
The following streets will be closed Tuesday for the Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks show.
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Fourth of July grilling tips from the FDNY
Gus Rosendale reporting on the advice from FDNY to help keep your family safe this Fourth of July.
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Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest holds weigh-in ahead of Fourth of July competition
The weigh-in was held Monday for the Fourth of July spectacle known as the Nathan’s Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest.