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David and Victoria Beckham, Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis, and Julia Roberts are among the many celebrity couples who got married on July 4.
Virginia is ranked as the most patriotic state in a WalletHub study measuring military engagement, voter turnout, and volunteering per capita.
From Jim Carrey to Arnold Schwarzenegger, these Hollywood stars have gained U.S. citizenship over the past few decades.
The Education Freedom Tax Credit launching in 2027 could reshape school choice by empowering charitable giving to fund scholarship organizations.
Serena Williams shared a video and photos of fluid drained from her knee after her singles loss, forcing a withdrawal from Wimbledon doubles with Venus.
From Jackie Robinson breaking baseball's color barrier to Pat Tillman enlisting after 9/11, American sports showcase patriotism and unity at their finest.
Mike Lawler predicts American voters will reject far-left candidates in the midterm elections, calling their rise a dangerous "politics of envy."
King Charles, Pope Leo XIV are among dozens of world leaders sending messages to Trump on America's 250th Independence Day. From Jerusalem to the UAE and Japan congratulations were sent.
Attendees shared their frustration and resilience after extreme heat forced the Great American State Fair to close early during America's 250th anniversary on Friday and to be postponed on Saturday.
Tom Hanks, Paul McCartney, Steven Spielberg and Selena Gomez were among the A-list guests spotted leaving Madison Square Garden after the nuptials.
This Fourth of July, remember those who risked everything so that we might govern ourselves rather than be ruled by kings, and what it cost them.
Actor Warren Christie discussed playing Civil War veteran John Edwards in Netflix's new "Little House on the Prairie" adaptation premiering July 9.
Ali Larter shares how her family's summers in Sun Valley, Idaho are simpler than life in Los Angeles, with bike rides, cold plunges, and barbecues.
Scratching activates mast cells that release histamine and substance P, creating a prolonged itch-scratch cycle that worsens skin inflammation.
Trump pardoned people convicted of Clean Air Act violations who he said were "persecuted by the Biden Administration" and punished for "fixing their car."
Pope Leo XIV accepted the 2026 Liberty Medal virtually from the Vatican before departing for Lampedusa to urge Europe to accept more migrants.
Sam Altman reportedly met with Trump and Bernie Sanders about offering 5% of OpenAI to the public, but only if Anthropic and Meta do the same.
Sophie Cunningham reacted to the White House posting her viral pointing meme, saying they're just "another group" joining the worldwide trend.
Braves ballpark spontaneously broke into "Country Roads" during Matt Olson's at-bat, and what happened next may be the most patriotic homer ever.
The toppled Bowling Green statue of King George III yielded thousands of pounds of lead that Oliver Wolcott turned into 42,088 musket balls in Connecticut.
Ryan Fitzpatrick recalled his bond with Chris Johnson and reflects on the link between repetitive head trauma and ALS as the former star battles it.
Steve Cohen confirmed Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor had friction but says the New York Mets stars are now getting along much better this season.
Gavin Newsom's office says California will keep allowing trans athletes in girls sports despite the Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling upholding bans.
Revolutionary-era taverns where the Founding Fathers gathered still operate today, offering visitors a chance to walk in the footsteps of history.
As America celebrates its 250th birthday this Independence Day, a reflection on the Founders of 1776 and renewing the ideals of liberty today.