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WATCH: David Muir goes inside the vault holding America's founding documents In 1776, the Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia. David Muir is in the room where it all happened – and sees the first draft of the U.S. Constitution.
Disney Celebrates America live updates: DC's Reagan Airport temporarily closed ABC is marking America's 250th anniversary with 24 hours of unparalleled programming called "Disney Celebrates America."
Serena Williams withdraws from doubles match at Wimbledon due to injury Serena Williams has withdrawn from her doubles match with sister Venus at Wimbledon due to a right knee injury
WATCH: How family-run farms helped build the America we know today Sara Haines returned to her home state of Iowa to examine the rich history of small, family-run farms.
WATCH: Eagle-eye view of the Great American Fair ABC News' Chief White House Correspondent Mary Bruce is atop the 110-foot-tall Ferris wheel that is the centerpiece of the Great American Fair.
WATCH: Tall ship parade on the Hudson River in New York ABC News' Senior Political Correspondent Rachel Scott is on Ellis Island with a preview of the largest maritime gathering in American history.
Over 842,000 without power across the country as US is blanketed by heatwave As America begins to celebrate its 250th birthday on Saturday, there are nearly 1 million outages being reported across multiple states.
'So personal and so intimate': 'GMA' anchors talk Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce wedding Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wed inside Madison Square Garden on Friday, July 3.
WATCH: Disney's support for Blue Star families ABC News' Bob Woodruff is at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, with a group of blue star families, highlighting the sacrifices they make.
WATCH: 101st Airborne celebrates America's founding ABC News' Stephanie Ramos is at Fort Campbell Army base, home of the storied 101st Airborne, in Kentucky.
Descendants of enslaved person who helped build White House speak to ABC News ABC News and American Ancestors found the first confirmed living descendants of an enslaved individual who helped build the White House.
America 250: David Muir climbs up to the Statue of Liberty's torch "World News Tonight" anchor David Muir climbed up to the torch of the Statue of Liberty as part of ABC News' coverage of America's 250th birthday.
Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce wed in ceremony officiated by Adam Sandler The couple first announced their engagement in August 2025.
WATCH: How fireworks light up skies across U.S. for 250 years A look at how fireworks are created and used for celebrations across the United States for 250 years.
WATCH: Parties already set sail in Alaska for America's 250th Guests sailing Disney Cruise Line aboard the Disney Wonder began celebrating July 4th along the Alaskan coast.
Jesse Marsch quiere que Canadá tenga el balón de forma segura para vencer a Marruecos El entrenador canadiense además explicó los cambios en la alineación para el juego de octavos de final contra Marruecos, detallando también un plan de juego estratégico que les asegure la clasificación.
Cuando el freestyle y Marruecos se unen: ¡Fiesta total! Una historia única que se escribió en suelo estadounidense, un ejemplo de resiliencia y dedicación que también refleja el espíritu de la Selección de Marruecos en los últimos años.
Moïse Bombito transmite la confianza que tiene Canadá en vencer a Marruecos El jugador canadiense demostró la tranquilidad y confianza que tiene la selección nacional para enfrentar a Marruecos por los octavos de final de la Copa Mundial de la FIFA.
Canadá y Marruecos llegan a Houston con la mira puesta en cuartos de final Canadá y Marruecos ya llegaron para disputar los octavos de final de la Copa Mundial. Los canadienses buscan seguir haciendo historia en el torneo, mientras los Leones del Atlas llegan con la experiencia de saber competir en instancias decisivas.
El 4th of July más mundialista: Una interpretación única del himno nacional de Estados Unidos Siete voces presentan una versión única del himno nacional estadounidense. MXKA, Jonatan Sánchez, Lupita Infante, Moa Rivera, Chavi Leons, Nina del Río, Natacha Chacín reunidos en una interpretación que celebra el 250 aniversario de la independencia USA.
Marruecos llega a Houston con la misión de sacar a la anfitriona Canadá Solo quedan los 16 mejores equipos en el Mundial y Marruecos quiere poner en alto al continente africano, ante una Selección de Canadá que está haciendo su mejor Mundial.
Florida beach lightning strike leaves 1 dead, 3 injured ahead of July Fourth weekend A man was killed and three other beachgoers were injured Friday after a lightning strike at Fort Myers Beach, Florida.
Serena Williams withdraws from Wimbledon doubles competition after knee injury Serena Williams is withdrawing from Wimbledon doubles competition after injuring her knee at the tournament earlier this week.
Clinton, Bush, Obama, Biden Share Message for America at 250 Former Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama and Joe Biden sit down with TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager and share a message of hope and optimism as Americans celebrate the country’s 250th anniversary.
Huge crowds turn out in Tehran for funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Massive crowds showed up for the official start of the funeral of Iran’s former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, Iran’s capital, on Saturday, the beginning of a multi-day ceremony that is meant to project the strength and resilience of the Islamic Republic after a bruising war with the United States and Israel.
A major Supreme Court ruling, and Taylor Swift wedding excitement: The news quiz An absent congressman returns, Wimbledon welcomes back a great, and Trump’s crypto earnings are revealed.
Messi en modo hincha: canta “La cumbia de los trapos”con la afición argentina tras el pase a 8vos El astro rosarino lideró los festejos de la "Albiceleste" cantando cumbia tras sellar el triunfo que mantiene viva la ilusión por el bicampeonato; además, jugadores de Cabo Verde se acercaron a saludarlo y protagonizó el esperado encuentro con Vozinha.
Drama, récords y penales: así se cerraron los dieciseisavos del Mundial 2026 Lionel Messi volvió a hacer historia en la sufrida clasificación de Argentina ante Cabo Verde. Colombia avanzó con un gol de Jhon Arias frente a Ghana y Egipto completó los últimos boletos a octavos tras vencer a Australia en penales.
Argentina avanzó, pero Cabo Verde dejó una gran impresión; nuestros expertos lo analizan Nuestros expertos analizan la victoria de Argentina sobre Cabo Verde en los octavos de final. Aunque la Albiceleste consiguió el pase, Cabo Verde sorprendió con una actuación que por momentos lo tuvo cerca de quedarse con la clasificación.
Colombia sufrió, pero ya está en octavos de final del Mundial Tras vencer por la mínima a Ghana, protagonistas de la Selección Colombia compartieron sus sensaciones después de un partido muy disputado. Gustavo Puerta, Néstor Lorenzo, Luis Javier Suárez, Richard Ríos y Luis Díaz hablaron sobre la clasificación
Move over Chutes & Ladders: Schisto & Ladders has educational value plus worms Spread by parasitic worms that can infect via a splash of water, schistosomiasis causes debilitating symptoms. It hits kids hard. A board game teaches how to prevent it.
China's military promotes 2 new generals after anti-corruption purge thins ranks The shake-up is believed to be an effort to ensure the military's loyalty to the Communist Party and its leader, Xi Jinping.
Opinion: America is still a work in progress Poets like Walt Whitman and Langston Hughes have written movingly about America.
'Cautiously optimistic': Swing voters describe their view of America at 250 As America turns 250, voters from our Swing Shift project talk about the state of the country. Their views ranged from "uncertain" and "concerned" to "excited" and "cautiously optimistic."
Cape Verde's historic World Cup ride ends after pushing Argentina to the brink Cape Verde didn't win a match at the World Cup, and somehow, that didn't seem to matter. The African team's debut on this stage was unforgettable.
Dayslong funeral for slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei begins in Tehran Khamenei, who ruled Iran for more than three decades, was killed in an airstrike on Feb. 28 at the start of the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran.
Reflections on America's 250th birthday NPR member station reporters across the U.S. asked people how they are thinking about their country on its semiquincentennial.
After weeks of speculation, Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce wed in New York Superfans and sleuths appear to have their hunches confirmed on Friday, as dozens of black cars dropped off elegantly dressed guests outside of Madison Square Garden in New York City. The wedding bash is expected to last into Saturday morning.
Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz remains a powerful bargaining chip Despite efforts by U.S. negotiators, Iran says it wants to charge a toll for ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. It's yet another unresolved issue of the U.S.-Iran war.
A family steps in to save the dying casino town of Primm, Nevada Primm, Nev., a once-thriving casino town on the border with California, was on the verge of fading away for good. The family it was named for has stepped in and faces the challenge of reviving it.
Iran plans dayslong funeral for Supreme Leader Khamenei after war death The country's theocracy hopes to see millions flood the streets of the capital beginning Saturday in scenes reminiscent to the burial of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in 1989.
July 4th events threatened by heat wave. And, Russia strikes on Ukraine's capital July 4th events for America's milestone birthday are being threatened by a brutal heat wave. And, Russia has struck Ukraine's capital, killing several people in what it calls retaliatory attacks.
Just gave birth or are about to? Share your story and questions about costs The costs of having a baby in the U.S. can be hard to predict and budget for. We want to hear your stories and questions about how to navigate the system.
Former USAID head grieves its closure while hoping for its future Former USAID administrator reflects on a year since USAID's shutdown and the new direction of US foreign aid.
How young people feel about American identity, on the nation's 250th birthday Listen to the best student podcasts about what "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness" means for young people today.