Why Hispanic Heritage Month begins in the middle of September

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, but why does it start in the middle of the month?

Women's Equality Day: A look at the day's history and how it's commemorated

Women’s Equality Day is commemorated on August 26 in the U.S., marking the passage of the 19th Amendment which granted women the right to vote.

Airbnb enforcing anti-party restrictions for Halloween 2021

Airbnb will restrict one and two-night reservations during popular holidays to reduce the number of parties held at rental locations, the company confirmed.

Video: Rental truck catches fire, causing fireworks explosion

Shocking video captured the chaotic scene after a rental truck filled with fireworks caught fire during Fourth of July festivities.

Video shows Haslet Walmart shoppers breaking out in national anthem over July Fourth weekend

The unexpected moment at the Walmart in Haslet was captured Saturday afternoon by Cody Schrage. He says he was waiting for his wife near self-checkout when all of a sudden he heard the Start-Spangled Banner.

Milwaukee officers hit with fireworks on Water Street, 2 arrested

Two Milwaukee police officers were injured early Monday morning, July 5 after being hit with fireworks near Water and Juneau.

Chicago teenager blows his hand off using fireworks

The Chicago Fire Department said Sunday that they had just treated a teenager who is going to lose a hand due to a fireworks injury.

Fireworks unintentionally explode on Ocean City beach before planned celebration

An Independence Day celebration didn't go as planned Sunday after a batch of fireworks unintentionally discharged on a beach in Ocean City, Maryland.

America misses Biden's COVID-19 vaccination goal on Independence Day

The United States fell short of President Biden’s goal to have 70% of adults vaccinated by July 4, but his tweet Sunday morning thanked the millions of Americans who’ve already rolled up a sleeve.

Woman on tractor arrested after joining Rockwall 4th of July parade without permission, evading police

A 61-year-old woman was arrested while driving a tractor Saturday after police said she refused to cooperate with officers and parade officials by joining the Rockwall 4th of July Parade.

Stores that will be open during the Fourth of July

Though this is a holiday weekend, most major retailers from Home Depot to Target will still remain open — and in most cases, under normal business hours.

Peachtree Road Race implements new safety protocols for 2021

The Peachtree Road Race will be held over two days this year and will have special restrictions due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Biden holds naturalization ceremony at White House ahead of July 4

President Joe Biden will welcome 21 immigrants as the newest United States citizens in a ceremony in the East Room beginning at 2:30 p.m. ET.

Officials across US West ban fireworks amid historic drought

Local officials across the American West have enacted bans on fireworks amid extreme heat and drought conditions.

Summer fireworks return to Walt Disney World theme parks

Fireworks are once again lighting up the night sky over Disney theme parks. The magical tradition was put on hold during the coronavirus pandemic.