FOURTH OF JULY

During Pope Francis’ weekly audience, a young boy ran directly to him, surprising audiences while the pontiff delivered his message.

via GoFundMeIn the wake of the Highland Park Fourth of July parade mass shooting, the story of 8-year-old Cooper Roberts’ survival was embraced by many following updates on the boy’s recovery.And more than a month after the massacre, Roberts is long out of intensive care—but his family says he is now in “constant pain” and “hopeless, sad, and angry” at the realization he is paralyzed.In a sobering and gut-wrenching statement released Tuesday, the Roberts family said they want people to see the u

Smart back-to-school shopping means planning for supplies you’ll need later.

The man is accused of killing seven people and wounding dozens more during a mass shooting at a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois.

An American Airlines flight was forced to make an emergency landing after severe turbulence. Several people aboard the flight were injured. Errol Barnett has the details.

Airlines face a more uncertain demand landscape after the summer peak.

"Dogs can really absorb sadness and the awful situations that people are going through."

Texas Game Wardens, as usual, were busy over the Fourth of July holiday. Among them were Cameron County wardens, who made 224 boat inspections, issued 35 warnings, wrote 31 citations and made two arrests, one for Boating While Intoxicated and a second for an outstanding Cameron County warrant. “It was way overloaded,” said Cameron County Game Warden Calvin Atkinson, who arrived at the scene after the initial contact by another team of wardens. Willacy County game wardens conducted a boating rescue just outside Port Mansfield Harbor over the holiday weekend. Game wardens rescued four occupants who were in the water without personal floatation devices.

Flooding in remote southwest Virginia has damaged more than 100 homes and left some 40 people unaccounted for, authorities said Wednesday. Many of the people may be in areas that are difficult to reach, and no deaths or injuries were reported. (July 14)

Here we are in July.

A San Antonio family had even more reason to celebrate the Fourth of July after their dog that had been missing for nearly a year was found safe.

Friends, neighbors and dignitaries have paid their respects to the family of Eduardo Uvaldo, one of the seven people who were killed in the attack on a July Fourth parade near Chicago.

"That’s when he started wailing on her,” police said.

Robert Crimo, the 21-year-old man who opened fire and killed multiple people during the Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois, posted anti-Asian and anti-Black sentiments days before the incident. During the investigation, authorities unearthed some of Crimo’s past online activity, including his posts on Documenting Reality, a forum where members share graphic images and videos of death and gore.

During the evenings of July 6 and July 7, most major airports in the U.S., including DFW and IAH, had about a quarter of all their flights delayed or canceled, according to FlightAware data.

Cooper Roberts' twin brother and mother were also injured in the shooting.

A gunman opened fire on a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois. Seven people were killed. A 21-year-old suspect has appeared in court.

Despite sweltering heat and high humidity, hundreds of people ventured outdoors Monday to take part in the multiple Fourth of July festivities held around town. The Family Fest at the Uvalde County Fairplex kicked off at 10 a.m., and offered a car show which included Corvettes, pickup trucks, and vintage models. There was also vendor

The oldest victim was 88-year-old Stephen Straus. His niece said her uncle still went to work every day, calling him a "gentle soul".

The body of a San Antonio man who drowned at Lake Travis on the Fourth of July was recovered Wednesday morning.

In the midst of the chaos of a Chicago-area parade massacre, a woman walked up to Greg Ring and handed him a 2-year-old boy, covered in blood.

A man from Florida is charged with raping a woman near the bar at Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort the night after security had to separate him and his wife after a fight at the hotel.

It was an 87-foot yacht.

His family says he's been missing since the Fourth of July.

Seven people have died as a result of the mass shooting that occurred in Highland Park, Illinois, on Monday. Dozens more are injured.

Kamala Harris visits Highland Park, Ill., the site of a mass shooting on July 4 that killed seven and left more than 30 injured.

This Fourth, I’m glad to live in the U.S. of A.

The man charged Tuesday with seven counts of murder for opening fire at an Independence Day parade in suburban Chicago legally bought five weapons, including two high-powered rifles, despite authorities being called to his home twice in 2019 for threats of violence and suicide. (July 5)

Viral picture showed two-year-old Aiden McCarthy, who was reunited with his grandparents

Charges were announced against the suspect in connection with a mass shooting at a Fourth of July parade in Illinois which left at least seven dead.

Chestnut devoured 63 hot dogs to win Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest. Miki Sudo downed 40 wieners to take the women's title.

He was 27.

A doctor at the scene of the shooting at the Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Ill., said the victims were “blown up” from the gunfire, causing “unspeakable” injuries. David Baum and his wife Debra Baum attended the parade to see their grandson march with a toy lawnmower. David told CNN’s John Berman on…

The Highland Park shooting witness told CNN he "stood for another like couple of seconds in disbelief because I didn't see the carnage."

Basketball star Brittney Griner sent a letter to President Biden, after 138 days of detention in Russia following her arrest on accusation of attempted drug smuggling. Griner's wife, Cherelle, joins “CBS Mornings” to share how the WNBA star is doing, and what she wants the Biden administration to do to free Brittney.

Hours after the Highland Park shooting, two police officers were shot at a Philadelphia celebration, and crowds in three other cities fled events amid the sound of fireworks.

NetflixThere’s so much crazy and evil in the world that streaming platforms will never run out of material for true crime documentaries. Girl in the Picture (July 6) is the latest chapter in Netflix’s never-ending investigation into all things depressing, shameful and baffling, recounting a jaw-dropping saga of kidnapping, sexual abuse, murder, and multiple identities that piles twist upon outrageous twist. What it tells us about mankind’s penchant for wretchedness won’t open anyone’s eyes, but

Dogs hot off the grill are a summer tradition. Consumer Reports offers recommendations for hot dogs and some grills to cook them.

Happy Fourth of July! Authentic tacos, Fourth of July DIY ideas and diner-inspired eats.

Images show the chaotic aftermath of a shooting during a July 4 parade in Highland Park. At least six people are dead and 24 hospitalized.

Local police officials confirmed witness reports that the gunman opened fire from a nearby rooftop, though they couldn't say which roof.

The gunman responsible for a deadly mass shooting at a July 4th parade in Highland Park, Illinois, is still at large, authorities said Monday.

The number of U.S. flights being canceled is slowing down, but plenty of travelers are facing long delays as they try to get home from trips over the July Fourth holiday weekend.

Six people were killed and at least 31 wounded in the mass shooting during the Fourth of July event, according to authorities.

Frankfurter-munching phenom Joey "Jaws" Chestnut has gobbled his way to a 15th win Monday at the Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest.

The shooting occurred in the wealthy Chicago suburb of Highland Park.

Frankfurter-munching phenom Joey “Jaws” Chestnut has gobbled his way to a 15th win at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest.

Bloomberg claims to have found the 13 best hot dogs in America. And trust us, these dogs look nothing like your average frankfurter.

Orlando’s big fireworks display will shoot off at Lake Eola Park on Monday.

Spotsylvania welcomes back the Stars & Stripes Spectacular after a two-year hiatus. The 16th annual Fourth of July extravaganza was scheduled for Saturday, but pushed back a day later due

With Fourth of July here and summer in full swing, there are plenty of options to celebrate the holiday in and around San Marcos.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

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The fireworks industry was hit hard during the pandemic, and now they are struggling to meet demand for their biggest day of the year.

Fourth of July is right around the corner and there are a number of celebrations near and far to honor America’s Declaration of Independence. Fun little fact: Congress adopted the

Just in time for the Fourth of July highway parade, gas prices have eased up. Still, at an average $4.42 per gallon locally, it's enough to keep many celebrations close to home.

On Saturday at 11 a.m. is the Armed Forces River Parade, a free patriotic parade dedicated to the men and women who serve in all branches of the military.

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Free margaritas and food. The Fourth of July.

Celebrating the birth of the red, white and blue will cost a little more green this year, according to a new report. So, which cookout staples have increased the most since last year?

The Fourth of July lands on Monday this year, meaning some city offices that are normally open will be closed due to the holiday.

The Fourth of July is an exciting time for people to be outside, with friends and family and around fireworks — but your dog may not think the same.

Fireworks, barbacoa, Big Red. All the staples of a San Antonio-style Fourth of July will be pricier this year.

Nonessential government offices and buildings, the post office and banks will be closed Monday, but most major retailers will stay open.

Hosting a July 4th barbeque is 11 percent more expensive than last year, thanks to inflation. The prices of chicken wings, ground beef and beer have all skyrocketed. Still, there are ways to save.

Drones are about to go next level thanks to restaurant entrepreneur and philanthropist Kimbal Musk. He is the CEO is Nova Sky Stories.

With Fourth of July discounts and Amazon Prime Day, it's almost like Black Friday in the middle of summer.

The main union for Atlantic City casino workers has reached agreements on new contracts with four casinos, avoiding a threatened strike.

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Canyon Lake officials are taking steps to prevent overcrowding and pollution at the park. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said large crowds in recent weeks have caused concern for public safety and the environment.

Sam’s Club is offering a steep discount on annual memberships for a limited time.

The free City of San Antonio H-E-B Fourth of July Celebration will be held from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Monday, July 4.

See the suburbs and city parks have planned Fourth of July parades, races, food events, live music, and, of course, fireworks for the 2022 holiday.

With summer getting into full swing, that means activities such as barbecues, celebrations with fireworks, and of course, vacations.

A fireworks show that has nothing to do with the Fourth of July and everything to do with the cosmos is poised to be visible in the northern part of the United States and Europe just in time for Halloween.

If you’ve been scrolling around on social media this month, then you may have noticed that over the Fourth of July weekend, Facebook creator Mark Zuckerberg was riding on some sort of wakeboard on a lake with an American flag in tow.

A caller told a 911 dispatcher that Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks was about to go into convulsions after he was struck in the chest with an errant Fourth of July fireworks mortar blast at a Michigan home.

The National Park Service is hosting its Fourth of July fireworks display over the National Mall in Washington DC Sunday evening.

The Texas Department of Public Safety will be adding more Highway Patrol Troopers on the road from now until Monday, July 5, as part of its Operation CARE (Crash Awareness Reduction and Effort) and Operation Holiday.

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New Braunfels' firework show will be bigger and better than before as the city celebrates 175 years since it's founding.

Happy Independence Day! Arguably the best day for fireworks is here.

Your drink of choice on the Fourth of July might be an ice-cold beer or the always-faithful White Claw, but in case you want to celebrate with a colorful cocktail, we’ve got a few recipes for you to add in some fun.

There is no better way to celebrate the red, white and blue than with red, white and blueberries, right?

As a record number of people are expected to hit the road for July 4th road trips, gas prices are surging.

The seaside community is preparing for a busy Fourth of July weekend.

With Independence Day on the horizon, there will be plenty of celebrations and fireworks. While it might be a party for you, it’s not so much for your pets.

The Fourth of July is right around the corner, and there is nothing better to do (or more American) than grilling up some meat and veggies while sipping on a cool beer or cocktail.

Today at 1 p.m., we're bringing circus acrobatics to your living room! Plus, summer grilling tips, Wild Wednesday, Fourth of July treats and more.

On Saturday at 11 a.m. is the Armed Forces River Parade, a free patriotic parade dedicated to the men and women who serve in all branches of the military.

Home fireworks were a big hit during the 4th of July in the middle of the pandemic, which has lead to restocking issues a year later.

June may almost be over, but there's no shortage of quirky national day events to add to your agenda.

A San Antonio favorite is roaring back to the Alamo City this summer.

After a yearlong hiatus due to the pandemic, the Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular is coming back to New Braunfels and city officials say this year will be bigger and better than ever.

This Fourth of July, San Antonio police made 11 DWI arrests. Even though San Antonio city and Bexar County parks were closed, and major events throughout the area were canceled, this year’s numbers weren’t much lower than last year’s when there were 15. San Antonio police officer Doug Greene says the slight improvement isn’t anything to brag about. Man killed in wrong-way crash had plans to marry, relative says”My daughter’s just turned five... last week. And it’s it’s really tough to explain to her that, you know, her dad passed away because of the drunk driver,” Salama said.

The winners of this year’s Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest have been announced! According to a report from CBS Sports, Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo were the winners of this year’s contest. Sudo was the first of the two winners to compete in the contest, and her official total of hot dogs and buns consumed was 48.5 in 10 minutes, according to CBS Sports. ESPN reports that Sudo holds seven straight hot dog eating contest titles as of yet. pic.twitter.com/YJGJXSzmBZ — CBS Sports (@CBSSports) July 4, 2020In 2018, Chestnut set a record of 74 hot dogs consumed in 10 minutes, according to CBS Sports.

SAN ANTONIO – Fireworks won’t be the only reason to look to the sky on the Fourth of July! According to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the first full moon of the summer, otherwise known as the Buck Moon, is taking to the skies just before the midnight hour on Saturday. There will also be a partial penumbral lunar eclipse, NASA officials said. This process is known as a partial penumbral eclipse. The moon will appear full for about three days around the eclipse, from Friday evening into Monday morning, and NASA officials said this will be a full moon weekend.

COMAL COUNTY, Texas – With Bexar County and San Antonio city parks closed Friday through Sunday due to a surge in COVID-19 cases, Canyon Lake is seeing especially increased volume for the holiday weekend. Officials say the increase in visitors is likely due to the temporary shutdown of the public parks, meaning increased vigilance for firefighters guarding the lake. Marine 53, a fireboat, will be staffed with trained professionals who are going to be patrolling the lake. The extra safety measures come as San Antonio area health officials announced increased hospitalizations following Memorial Day. While the firefighters patrolling Canyon Lake are equipped to handle on scene emergencies, they want to remind the community how important it is for folks to heed the guidelines issued in the fight against COVID-19.

SCHERTZ, Texas – Nearly 6,000 American flags now line Schertz Parkway thanks to one local Eagle Scout who is determined to show off his patriotic spirit. Eagle Scout candidate Kyle Dorsey, with the help of Schertz Boy Scout Troop 51, lined both sides of a 2.5-mile stretch of the parkway Friday morning. Their efforts are part of a new program called Project Flagline, which is meant to lift spirits after the cancellation of the City of Schertz Independence Day Parade and Jubilee. A group of about 40 volunteers consisting of adults and children also lent a hand in the effort on Friday. RELATED: City of Schertz cancels 45th Annual 4th of July Jubilee

SAN ANTONIO – In this instance, hand sanitizer is not the way to go. Safety officials are reminding people ahead of Fourth of July celebrations that hand sanitizer and fireworks are a dangerous mix. While hand sanitizer has become the go-to precaution amid the coronavirus pandemic, it contains alcohol, which is highly flammable. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission advises keeping a bucket of water or a water hose nearby in case of a mishap. The commission also says young children shouldn’t handle fireworks, including sparklers, as some sparklers are hot enough to burn certain metals.

SAN ANTONIO – Nicole Miranda, 24, is quarantined after recently finding out she tested positive for COVID-19. On Thursday afternoon, local hospital leaders asked the community to do its part as hospitals inch closer to reaching capacity. “Please, please, please wear a mask,” said Matthew Stone, CEO of Baptist Health System. Allen Harrison, with Methodist Health Care System, said two weeks ago, they had 75 positive COVID-19 patients, and on Thursday, they were at 343. Methodist is currently taking care of 10 COVID-19 patients with this alternative respiratory treatment.