Independence day News
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Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Gretchen Peters chatted with Digital Journal about her upcoming studio album "Dancing With the Beast," and her music career.
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Acclaimed Nashville singer-songwriter Gretchen Peters has released her new song "Arguing With Ghosts," which is off her upcoming album.
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This week’s releases include this year’s early favourite for best superhero movie; another babysitter under threat; new releases related to beloved movies; and an early depiction of body horror.
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Nashville -
On July 4, country queen Martina McBride performed her signature song "Independence Day" in Nashville, and it was broadcast via a live stream.
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A video posted on July 4th shows an angry anarchist activist desecrating the American flag to "celebrate" Independence Day.
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Chicago -
The holiday weekend in Chicago was marred by gun violence across the city. The youngest victim of this weekend's shootings was only 14 years old, he was shot by police.
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Your favorite Japanese reporter is — wait for it — a Pennsylvania Yankee. Yes, a real-life favorite of my Uncle Sam. I grew up in Japan, but home is where the fireworks are. And right now the fireworks are set to go off all across the good ol' USA.
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Let’s face it America has it all: baseball, apple pie, and Mom! But how much do you really know about our great country? Try this road trip-ready quiz!!
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The former child actor, a star of such films as 'Mrs. Doubtfire' and 'Independence Day', chats to Digital Journal about life in and out of the spotlight.
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New York -
Iron Horse Bar, located in Downtown Manhattan, cooks up hot dogs and hamburgers for hundreds of Independence Day wanderers.
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There's an old joke that goes something like this: "Do they have a 4th of July in England? – Yes. That's how they get from the 3rd to the 5th." If independence is what we won from England, could we fare any better from our own government?
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Though it's not yet an official electoral third party, The Distopian Party, which officially launched today, has some decidedly weighty objectives.
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Abuja -
Today, October 1, is Nigeria's independence day. Fifty two years ago, at the Race Course in Lagos, the British anthem was sung for the last time and the Union Jack lowered. A green-white-green flag was hoisted in its place and a new national anthem sung.
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San Pedro -
In a bit of belated Independence Day news, the town of San Pedro, CA held its annual fireworks show at Cabrillo Beach in honor of the 4th of July holiday.
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Juba -
As South Sudan's one-year anniversary of its independence approaches, the United Nations Security Council approved measures to extend its peackeeping efforts for an additional 12 months in order to establish security and protection in the young nation.
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Washington -
On July 4, the White House hosted an Independence Day celebratory barbecue event for military members and their families.
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Baker City -
July 4, 1776 is one of the most important dates in American history. It was a moment defined by celebration, patriotism and the birth of a new nation that would change the world we know today.
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Manassas -
Yesterday Manassas, Va. held its annual Independence Day celebration, complete with carnival and fireworks. Thousands of people came out to enjoy the Fourth of July festivities.
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Washington -
The sky was lit by a magnificent firework display last night over Washington, DC, as the country celebrated Independence Day.
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More than 900,000 homes remain without power Wednesday in Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and Ohio. States hit hard by last week's storm are still struggling to restore power to Americans hoping to ring in Independence Day with some positive news.
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New York -
There are more than 190 sovereign nations today, some big, some small, some old and some new. Each has a national day of independence. How do our celebrations differ?
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The Twitter account belonging to Fox News Politics has this morning been infiltrated by hackers who have tweeted that President Barack Obama has been assassinated and "2 gunshot wounds proved too much".
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Toronto -
Filipinos mock themselves in many ways in pursuit of self-promoting agendas. One historic incident - the Philippine flag-raising rite - happened on June 12 at Queen's Park. There, organizers indulged in photo sessions, delaying the solemn event.
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Manila -
Thousands of Filipinos from all over the world join their fellow countrymen as they celebrate the Philippines' 113th year of independence on Sunday, June 12.
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Warsaw -
While the world celebrates the memory of fallen soldiers on the Remembrance Day, in Poland it is celebrated along with the Independence Day that serves as national holiday.
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Santiago -
Four days lasted the bicentennial celebrations of the independence which Chileans commemorated with sport events, patriotic parades, traditional dances, typical food and beverages, and tributes to the 33 miners still trapped 700 meters underground.
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Thousands of Pakistani Americans celebrate the July 4 Independence Day holiday with their friends and families across the United States today.
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I wondered what I could give my readers, my friends, my family and the America I love today; and it is this message: a Diamond still sparkles in America, through the tarnish of an oil spill and ideological differences.
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Every country has a fourth of July, but for some it means more than others, and to the United States it symbolizes its independence.
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The US's largest patriotic holiday is fast approaching. The 4th of July celebrates Independence Day - the day the United States of America was founded. Some believe extraterrestrials will visit the States on that date too.
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Pig roasting at Fourth annual Fourth of July Pig Roast and Block Party.
All-Polish Youth controlled by the police on Plac Zamkowy (Castle Place) before clashing with the Independence March, Warsaw, Poland.
Historical field troops from the times between the two world wars when marching the streets of Warsaw during the Independence Day, Poland.
Showing patriotic colours on the streets of Warsaw on the National Holiday, Poland. Renata Bee
Members of the Sudan Peoples' Liberation Movement (SPLM) arrive at the rally in Juba, as South Sudan prepares for its independence. UN Photo/Paul Banks
Pier 17 on a beautiful Fourth of July
This is the pig that was being roasted for the raffle.
Local vendors selling red-and-white national colours at the entry to Saski Park, Warsaw, Poland.
Local vendor selling red-and-white national colours at Krakowskie Przedmiescie Street, Warsaw, Poland.
Historical horse cavalry from the times between the two world wars when riding the streets of Warsaw during the Independence Day, Poland.
Fireworks over the Washington Monument in Washington D.C. PBS.org
Laying a wreath funded by the stae officials at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, celebration of the Independence Day in Warsaw, Poland. Renata Bee
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