People are approaching this Independence Day with mixed feelings. Polls show declining national pride, especially among Democrats, during the Trump era.

Displays of patriotism were evident at parades and hot dog eating contests, even at a time of deep political divisions among Americans.

From Alhambra to Long Beach, Southern California is celebrating Independence Day, on America's 249th birthday.

In Central Texas, at least 13 people were killed and 20 girls were missing from a summer camp after a flash flood.

A deadly storm with winds topping 60 mph tore through central New Jersey, forcing one town to cancel its Fourth of July celebrations. Thursday night's severe thunderstorm killed at least three people: one in North Plainfield and two in Plainfield,

Plainfield, New Jersey, was forced to cancel its July Fourth celebrations after severe thunderstorms caused damage and knocked out power across central New Jersey. Governor Phil Murphy announced multiple deaths.