INDEPENDENCE DAY

Mexico’s top diplomat, Alicia Bárcena, says President Andrés Manuel López Obrador wants to travel to Washington D.

Mexico's president is defending the participation of a contingent of Russian soldiers in a military parade over the weekend.

Ukraine is marking its second Independence Day since Russia’s full-scale invasion.

A Swiss citizen has been arrested in military-ruled Myanmar for creating a film that allegedly insulted Buddhism.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi says India’s economy will be among the top three in the world within five years.

Authorities say two men have been arrested in a shooting that killed three people and injured eight others as hundreds gathered in a Texas neighborhood on the eve of the Fourth of July.

Events for weekend of July 7 to 9.

New York and the nation’s capital once again wowed the country with scintillating shows.

Nine people outside enjoying the Independence Day festivities in the nation’s capital have been shot and wounded in a spate of violence marring the holiday.

The American flag will be flown throughout the country on July 4, but it wasn't always a revered and debated symbol.

Those 4th of July fireworks can be dangerous if you don’t do things right, which is why the Consumer Product Safety Commission issued its annual fireworks report, and the numbers are shocking.

Those 4th of July fireworks can be dangerous if you don’t do things right, which is why the Consumer Produce Safety Commission issued its annual fireworks report, and the numbers are shocking.

The laser show is scheduled to take place over Lake Superior at the town’s Lower Harbor.

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

The closure will delay curbside trash, recycling and compost pickup services for one day, officials said in a notice.

Through history, the Fourth of July has been a day for some presidents to declare their independence from the public.

The Fourth of July is Americana at its core: parades and cookouts and cold beer and, of course, fireworks.

Events for weekend of June 29 to July 4.

If you’re hitting the road in Michigan for the Fourth of July holiday weekend or week -- you’ll want to check the construction list!

The Congressional Budget Office is giving the world a concerning look at the U.S. government’s ledgers.

Fixed-route buses, East/West FlexRide services or TheRide’s A-Ride service will be paused on July 4.

If you want to fire up the grill this summer, you should be prepared to open your wallet. Steaks, burgers, and beer cost more now than a year ago, and shoppers feel it.

If a firework causes a fire resulting in damage, those responsible may face civil or criminal liability, officials said.

The contradictions that make up Israel were on full display as the country mourned its fallen soldiers and began celebrating its 75th Independence Day.

Sri Lanka has marked its 75th independence anniversary as a bankrupt nation, with many citizens angry, anxious and in no mood to celebrate.

Opposition politicians in Poland have criticized police for detaining anti-fascist activists but not reacting to the appearance of a Nazi-era symbol during a nationalist march.

Tens of thousands of people in Warsaw have marched peacefully in a yearly Independence Day march organized by Polish nationalist groups.

At least nine people have died and some 20 were injured in a stampede in Guatemala early Thursday as the country celebrated its independence.

Some international legal scholars say Russia’s attack on a Ukrainian train station that killed more than 20 people this week is the latest in a series of strikes on the country’s railway system that may be war crimes.

Ukraine’s president says Russian forces have launched a rocket attack on a train station in central Ukraine on the country’s Independence Day, killing 22 people.

Events to celebrate Ukraine’s Independence Day have been canceled as the country’s president warns Russia may try to do something particularly nasty or cruel.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has decided to show Britain’s solidarity with Ukraine by saying it with flowers.

A funeral service was held Monday afternoon for the last of seven people killed by a gunman at an Independence Day parade, as family and friends gathered in suburban Chicago to remember Kevin McCarthy.

It’s a long weekend of sunshine and celebration with the 4th of July just around the corner.

Officials have announced charges against the person suspected of killing seven people and injuring more than 30 others at a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois.

Police are expected to announce charges against the suspected gunman who opened fire at a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois on Monday.

I wish there was a single word to describe what it’s like in Highland Park right now. Horrifying, devastating, tragic, senseless -- none of them fit quite right.

Police said the gunman who killed six people and injured dozens of others at a Chicago-area Fourth of July parade fired more than 70 rounds with a high-powered rifle from the roof of a nearby business and then escaped by blending into the crowd wearing women’s clothing.

FBI agents are searching for evidence after a gunman opened fire on a Fourth of July parade from a suburban Chicago rooftop.

Before looking ahead to next year and America’s 247th birthday in 2023, here are some photos of fireworks displays in New York City, Washington, D.C., Las Vegas and Los Angeles on Monday night.

Welcome to Saturday night and the 4th of July Weekend, Motown.

The Fourth of July holiday weekend is jamming U.S. airports with the biggest crowds since the pandemic began in 2020.

The fireworks are still a few days away, but travel for the July Fourth weekend is off to a booming start.

It’s a long weekend of sunshine and celebration with the 4th of July just around the corner.

Join in on the fun and get active on July 4 to support a good cause.

Counties throughout Detroit are lighting up the sky to celebrate our independence, country and community.

Some city services will pause for the July 4 holiday.

Counties throughout Detroit are lighting up the sky to celebrate our independence, country and community.

Here's how you can safely celebrate July 4 with fireworks in Ann Arbor, according to officials.

The Ford Fireworks made its grand return to the Detroit Riverfront.

The skies over a scattering of Western U.S. cities will stay dark for the third consecutive Fourth of July as some big fireworks displays are canceled again, this time for pandemic-related supply chain or staffing problems, or fire concerns amid dry weather.

Several services will be temporarily paused in observance of Independence Day.

Israeli officials say at least three people have been killed in a Palestinian stabbing attack near Tel Aviv.

Sri Lanka has celebrated its Independence Day with an appeal by the president to the country’s expatriates to send money home as it struggles with the worst economic crisis in decades mainly due to depleted foreign reserves.

The big highlight of Mexico's Independence Day has been the visit by Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel.

Indonesia’s president has pledged to improve COVID-19 testing and treatment in an address marking the country’s independence.

Watch live coverage as President Joe Biden delivers remarks on his administration's response to the COVID-19 pandemic and renewed efforts to promote vaccinations across the country.

Another Fourth of July holiday has passed, and again, it was an explosive one. I’m talking about the sky in your neighborhood, of course.

The White House party for the July Fourth holiday has the hallmarks of both happiness and commiseration.

After a year lost to the coronavirus, New York City’s most well-known Fourth of July traditions were back.

Officials reminded residents of local and statewide that firework rules and safety through a city notice.

Here’s what’s coming up on Local 4 News at 4:

The Democratic-led House has approved a sizable $715 billion transportation bill.

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.

We set our calendars around national holidays — from December 25 for Christmas to July 4 for Independence Day, and, starting this year, June 19 for Juneteenth.

"What’s the Buzz" is all about the holiday weekend, which is just a few days away.

Saturday’s segment of All 4 Pets included information on how to keep pets safe from fireworks.

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has sued the U.S. Department of Interior in an effort to see fireworks shot over Mount Rushmore on Independence Day.

FILE - In this Sept. 14, 2016 file photo, Secretary of Defense Salvador Cienfuegos Zepeda arrives for a review of the troops that will participate in the Independence Day parade, in Mexico City. Mexican prosecutors on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, declared completely unfounded the U.S. case against Cienfuegos who was arrested on drug charges in the United States and then returned under pressure from the Mexican government. The report released Sunday by the Mexican Attorney General's Office included a 226-page stretch with every page blacked out, followed shortly thereafter by a 275-page stretch of blacked-out pages. In the few readable passages, he says the descriptions of him in the intercepted messages don't match his physical appearance. Cienfuegos was arrested in Los Angeles in October, but the U.S. government dropped its charges against him in November after Mexican officials threatened to restrict U.S. agents.

Protesters burn down bengal fire as they attend in the annual Independence Day march organized by far-right groups for participants to be inside cars or motorbikes because of the coronavirus social distancing, ready for the start of the event in Warsaw, Poland, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020. The march that marks Poland's sovereignty regained after World War I has often led to clashes with opponents. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski)WARSAW – Poland’s ruling right-wing party has blamed violence, injuries and damage during recent national holiday event that it backs on hooligans and provocateurs. “Unfortunately, during the march there took place condemnable events that were the result of hooligans joining in," it said in a statement. The Nov. 11 national holiday marks Poland’s regaining of sovereignty after World War I, following over a century of partition and foreign rule.

It’s the perfect time to put the red, white and blue out on display.

WARSAW Thousands of Poles joined on Monday in a yearly Independence Day march organized by nationalist groups, an event that has grown over the past decade as the far right across Europe has strengthened and gained a degree of social acceptance. Participants burned flares and shot off firecrackers, creating a thick cloud of smoke in the national colors of white and red. Organizers the National Radical Camp and the National Movement called it a symbol of Roman Catholic resistance against growing calls for gay rights. Last year, for the 100th anniversary of Polish independence, President Andrzej Duda and other top leaders marched ahead of the nationalists in Warsaw. In October, a far-right party called Confederation won 7% and entered parliament for the first time.

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, center, greets his government officers during the country's 66th Independence Day from France, at the Independence Monument in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Vithy Soth)KUALA LUMPUR The Latest on Malaysia's exiled opposition Sam Rainsy's effort to return to his home country (all times local):4:55 p.m.Cambodia's exiled opposition leader Sam Rainsy has landed in Kuala Lumpur in a bid to return to his homeland after Thailand had earlier blocked him from entering. Rainsy was stopped Thursday by Thai Airways from boarding a flight from Paris, his home in exile, to Bangkok. An effort he made Thursday to fly from Paris to Thailand Cambodia's western neighbor was thwarted when Thai Airways refused to let him board. Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha earlier said he would be barred from entering.

NEW YORK, NY Bruce Springsteen will be presenting a lifetime achievement award next spring to Richard Ford, whose Pulitzer Prize-winning novel "Independence Day" centers on a real estate agent from Springsteen's native New Jersey. But not everyone is happy about Ford's receiving the Hadada Award, bestowed by the Paris Review at the magazine's annual spring Revel. Others, including author Roxane Gay, cited Ford's history of hostile behavior toward writers who criticized his work. In 2004, he spat on Colson Whitehead after Whitehead wrote a negative review of Ford's "A Multitude of Sins." The Paris Review didn't have an immediate comment Tuesday.

An Independence Day celebration turns violent in Arkansas, as fireworks are set off on a street, hitting bystanders and even officers.

Three New York City Police Department officers were feeling the love on Independence Day when they paid for a woman's groceries after she was accused of shoplifting. The person wrote that the woman was being held by security in a Whole Foods, accused of having food in her bag that she didn't pay for. Then three officers showed up to the scene, and they went above and beyond the call of duty. They paid for the woman's groceries. The photo showed her with her hands over her face, clearly emotional at the officers' kindness.

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Evening in rain-cooled air, the atmosphere will be so thick with moisture that heat indices will be in the middle and upper 80s. Saturday will be another very warm one wit highs in the upper 80s and showers and storms. Local 4Casters weather app:Remember to download the FREE Local4Casters weather app. Also, download our FREE Storm Pins app so you can take and share weather photos and videos. The FREE Local4Casters Weather and Storm Pins apps are the perfect way to make weather more social.

The Secret Service intervened quickly to extinguish the fire. After the flag was extinguished, Johnson's group clashed with a group of pro-Trump protesters, who began chanting, "Trump 2020." Multiple protesters, including Johnson, were escorted from the scene in handcuffs by the Secret Service. The Secret Service tweeted a statement later Thursday that said there had been two arrests, though it included no names. One of those arrested was transported to a hospital for treatment of minor injuries, the statement said, as were two uniformed Secret Service officers.

DETROIT - Here's what is coming up on Local 4 News at 5:Child killedA 4-year-old boy was killed in a crash overnight in Roseville. No air conditioningA senior highrise with a big problem exposed yesterday by Help Me Hank. Justin Amash leaves GOPHe said he's using this Independence Day to declare his independence. Tuskegee AirmanWe celebrate our independence and pay tribute to the men and women who served our country. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

An 800-pound, 10-foot white shark named Miss May has been spotted electronically off the New Jersey shore just in time for Independence Day. Oceanographers tagged it in February in Mayport, Florida, so Miss May has come a long way to be here. (CNN) - Miss May is swimming on July Fourth. The 800-pound, 10-foot white shark has been spotted electronically off the New Jersey shore just in time for Independence Day. Oceanographers tagged it in February in Mayport, Florida, so Miss May has come a long way to be here.

Theres a good chance also for showers and storms to blossom with the afternoon heat. We will have heat indices in the mid 90s and a few afternoon thundershowers that will delay some of your outdoor activities briefly here and there. Weekend forecastWe will likely see Metro Detroit showers Saturday morning as that front passes from north to south. We should see better conditions into your Saturday afternoon with lower humidity, yet still hanging in the 80s. You can get your 7-Day Forecast and track our next storm chances with our Local4Casters app.

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Event workers arrive at the Lincoln Memorial ahead of Thursday's July Fourth Salute to America celebration. From marching bands and parade floats to military tanks and flyovers, Washington D.C. is host to an Independence Day extravaganza with a military-style display hosted by President Trump. Watch it live streaming here beginning at 12 p.m. Thursday:Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

Theres a good chance also for showers and storms to blossom with the afternoon heat. We will have heat indices in the mid 90s and a few afternoon thundershowers that will delay some of your outdoor activities briefly here and there. Weekend forecastWe will likely see Metro Detroit showers Saturday morning as that front passes from north to south. We should see better conditions into your Saturday afternoon with lower humidity, yet still hanging in the 80s. You can get your 7-Day Forecast and track our next storm chances with our Local4Casters app.

Here's a list of stores and restaurants that are open or closed on this 4th of July holiday. Stores open: Aldi, Bed Bath and Beyond, Best Buy, Big Lots, CV, Home Depot, Kmart, Kohl's, Lowe's, Meijer, Menards, Michaels, Nordstrom and Rack, PetSmart, Sam's Club, Target, Walgreens, Walmart, Whole FoodsStores closed: CostcoRestaurants open: Applebees, Benihana, Bonefish Grill, Boston Market, Buca di Beppo, Buffalo Wild Wings, Burger King, California Pizza Kitchen, Chipotle, IHOP, Olive Garden, Panera BreadCelebrate Independence Day with The Salvation ArmySave big at The Salvation Army thrift stores during the annual Fourth of July Sale. Visit any of the 35 southeast Michigan locations to enjoy 50 percent off men's, women's and children's clothing on Thursday, July 4. All stores will have extended hours from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. for the one day sale. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

And just like each day this week there is a chance for some scattered thunderstorms. The muggy feeling will be accompanied by pop up showers and thunderstorms in the late afternoon. Make sure you have a backup plan, though, and be aware that thunderstorms could be lurking. SPONSOREDExclusive Deal: 50% off tickets to the Renaissance Festival The Michigan Renaissance Festival is back for 2019, and once again, Local 4 and ClickOnDetroit have an exclusive half-off deal for you! Here's a link to learn more about the 2019 Renaissance Festival.

If displayed with other flags, the American flag should be at the center and highest point. When storing the flag, it should be completely dry and folded properly into a triangle with the Union visible. If you choose to display the flag on the porch, the Union (blue section) should be placed at the peak of the staff. If it's being displayed with another flag, it should be placed on your left when crossed. Click here to read the full code on the American flag.

As temperatures approach 90 degrees, many are turning to Michigan's beaches to cool off. Unfortunately, the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality reports 10 beaches in Michigan are currently closed due to high bacteria levels during the Independence Day week. For those wishing to cool off, it's smart to look into the beach's status before heading out. The full list of closed beaches can be read below. Oakland CountyReed Lake -- Reed Lake Property OwnersEagle Lake -- Lakeland EstatesMacomb CountyLake St. Clair -- St. Clair Shores Memorial Park BeachArenac CountySaginaw Bay / Lake Huron -- Foster Road BeachGladwin CountyRoss Lake -- Beaverton City ParkKalamazoo CountyCampbell Lake -- Robert Morris ParkRoscommon CountyLake St. Helen -- Richfield Township Public Fishing SiteGogebic CountyLake Gogebic -- Gogebic County ParkLake Gogebic -- Lake Gogebic State Park BeachSchoolcraft CountyQuarry Beach -- Quarry BeachCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

If you think it's been hot lately just wait, things are going to get smokin' hot at The Michigan Rib Fest. The event kicks off Thursday, Independence Day, in Lake Orion and runs through Sunday. He said he believes they have gathered the best grill masters in the state to participate and the food options will be lip-smacking good. Admission for The Michigan Rib Fest is $3 for adults, free for 12 years old and under. Active and former military members are free as well.

Check out these big July 4 events sure to please the fireworks fan, parade seeker and eating-contest enthusiast. Macy's 4th of July Fireworks, New York, New YorkWashington, D.C., Fourth of July CelebrationBig and Loud: This is how Washington's National Mall Fireworks are described on the National Park Service's website. Wawa Welcome America July 4th Fireworks, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaBoston Pops Fireworks SpectacularEach year on July 4, the famed Boston Pops Orchestra puts on a patriotic music and fireworks show that sets the standard for the United States. -- St. Augustine, Florida: They're celebrating at the historic Castillo de San Marcos with a live concert of big band and patriotic music followed by fireworks. Before the fireworks are shot off from the 21st Street Bridge, people can enjoy live music, pony rides and even an ax throwing contest!

Officials with the Detroit Transportation Corporation announced that the Detroit People Mover (DPM) has made the following adjustments to its service schedule for the month of July:ClosuresDPM is closed for Independence Day on Thursday, July 4. Standard operating and business hours will resume Friday, July 5. Additionally, the DPM will be closed Sunday, July 14, for maintenance. Extended hoursDPM will begin service at 7 a.m. Sunday, July 21, and close at 12:30 a.m. in support of the NAACP National Convention held in Detroit. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

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ANN ARBOR - The Fourth of July is about to get even cooler in downtown Ann Arbor. After the annual Jaycees 4th of July Parade, head over to Maynard between East Liberty and East William streets between noon and 4 p.m. for a one-of-a-kind spray park experience. The Ann Arbor Fire Department -- in partnership with the State Street District -- will be bringing some trucks and equipment for some family-friendly fun. According to the city, the free event will include the chance to:Spray a real fire hoseSee fire apparatus and equipment on displayMeet some of your local firefighters"The Ann Arbor Fire Department is excited to partner with the State Street District to offer this free family event," Ann Arbor Fire Chief Mike Kennedy said in a statement. All About Ann Arbor is powered by ClickOnDetroit/WDIV.

Sunday afternoon will be mostly sunny, warm and delightful. Upper PeninsulaSunday: Sunny, warm. Local 4Casters weather app:Remember to download the FREE Local4Casters weather app. Also, download our FREE Storm Pins app so you can take and share weather photos and videos. The FREE Local4Casters Weather and Storm Pins apps are the perfect way to make weather more social.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. - From birthday parties to Beatlemania, the Fourth of July in Ann Arbor is anything but dull. Celebrate Independence Day in downtown Ann Arbor with an all-day agenda of full of parades, a family-friendly spray park, birthday ice cream and music. 10 a.m. to noonStarting at 10 a.m., on the corner of State and Liberty streets, march along a few blocks of downtown Ann Arbor with community organizations. Lady Sunshine and the X Band will be on the Rackham Stage as part of Ann Arbor Summer Festivals Top of the Park. All About Ann Arbor is powered by ClickOnDetroit/WDIV.