6 presidential speeches that shaped American history

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NEW: President Trump took the stage at the National Mall a little after 11:15 p.m. Eastern Time, following a performance of "God Bless the U.S.A.," by Lee Greenwood.

Deadly storms and a heat wave marred America's 250th birthday for swathes of the United States, leaving hundreds of thousands of utility customers without power.

Pope Leo XIV, who has sparred with the Trump administration over its immigration crackdown, spent the Fourth of July on Saturday in the epicenter of Europe's migration debate to honor the tens of thousands of people who have died trying to reach Europe to find freedom and prosperity.

NEW: Visitors to the Freedom 250 Fourth of July event in D.C. are being evacuated temporarily due to severe weather.

Joey Chestnut defended his title and relished a victory as the winner of the 2026 Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest on Saturday.

The four living former presidents — Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama and Joe Biden — each shared individual messages remembering the sacrifices and successes of the United States of America on its 250th anniversary.

Paul Pelosi, the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, is suspected of crashing into a parked car and driving away from the scene Friday afternoon in Northern California

The Treasury Department announced the official launch of Trump Accounts on Saturday, one year after the tax-deferred investment accounts were created under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

A set of remains, previously known only as 9B, has been identified as John Pumphrey, a young man from Maryland who enlisted in the Continental Army's 7th Maryland Regiment as young as 13.

A look at 6 presidential speeches that have shaped American history throughout the ages.

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Serena Williams withdrew from the Wimbledon doubles match where she was scheduled to play with her sister Venus, citing a knee injury.

Miki Sudo has won the women's round of the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest in New York City after wolfing down 38 3/4 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes.

The recent discoveries at the Dakhla Oasis and at the Marina el-Alamein archaeological site, near Alexandria, are the latest findings that the Egyptian government hopes will boost the country's vital tourism sector, partially driven by antiquities sightseeing.

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi issued a "serious warning" to France and the U.K. after the two countries promised to assist Oman "to ensure that its sovereign territorial waters are safe for navigation" in regards to the Strait of Hormuz.

Prince Harry is visiting next week to mark the one-year countdown toward next year's Invictus Games, launched by the prince in 2014 for wounded veterans.

Shoulder pain leads to a Texas dad's cancer diagnosis: "I was like, 'Wait, what?'"

The couple had no bridesmaids or groomsmen. Swift's brother, Austin Swift, served as her "Man of Honor," a representative said, while Kelce's brother, retired NFL offensive lineman Jason Kelce, served as Kelce's best man.

Many Americans are facing a tough choice between cranking up the air conditioning and keeping their utility bills in check. But there are techniques for balancing AC use with energy efficiency.

From the cotton gin to the internet, the U.S. patent system enabled American innovations that changed the world.

More than 87,000 units of the product sold between January and May are under recall, and may be returned to the store where they were purchased for a full refund.

A look at 6 presidential speeches that have shaped American history throughout the ages.

Historic celebrations are taking place across the United States this Fourth of July as Americans mark 250 years of independence. Follow along with the live blog here:

Set against the backdrop of the granite faces of four of his predecessors, President Trump said Friday night that American identity was under attack from communist ideals, taking aim at what he called "radicals" and "extremists" who attack American history.

As thousands gathered to pay their respects, mourners at the Grand Mosalla prayer complex in the Iranian capital beat their chests and chanted for revenge. cbsn.ws/3SyI8QZ

For 10 years, Rishi Sharma has crisscrossed the country on a mission to preserve history, interviewing more than 3,000 World War II combat veterans, and he's not done yet.

The Empire State Building lit up in blue for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding Friday night.

BREAKING: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are officially married, according to Swift's publicist.

As Iran mourns the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the coming days will be closely scrutinized for signs of his son and successor Mojtaba Khamenei, who was named supreme leader a week after the killing of his father but has yet to appear in public.

3 dead after boat capsizes on Geneva Lake in Wisconsin during severe storm; source says victims are children.

Three futurists predicted what America will be like in the centuries ahead. Here's what they said:

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu offered his congratulations on the United States' 250th anniversary in a phone call Friday with President Trump. More updates on talks here:

BREAKING: President Trump announces pardons for six pollution violators who he says were prosecuted for "fixing their car."

More than 100,000 fireworks sold nationwide are being recalled just ahead of the Fourth of July because they can malfunction, posing explosion and burn risks, federal safety regulators said.

321 diamonds, 56 sapphires, 13 emeralds and six rubies encrust the watch-sized gold ring presented this week to Bill White, the U.S. ambassador to Belgium, to give to President Trump.

Private security will be in place at Madison Square Garden, and the New York City Police Department is expected to handle any influx of fans and paparazzi. There are 135 officers assigned around the venue Friday, law enforcement sources said.

Top foreign officials on Friday paid their final respects to Iran's slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei at the start of a week of funeral ceremonies, with allies and mourners converging on Tehran, where his body is lying in state.

There's heightened security around festivities in Washington, D.C., for America 250 celebrations, which includes a fireworks display that is expected to draw hundreds of thousands of people.

Here’s who won — and lost — under President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill.” cbsn.ws/4vRIwc4

As much of the U.S. swelters through near-record temperatures over the July 4 weekend, households can expect another unpleasant surprise: higher electric bills.

This July Fourth could be the hottest on record for millions of Americans as a massive heat wave traps more than half of the United States under a heat dome through the holiday weekend. cbsn.ws/3SL3MRU

In an exclusive interview with CBS News on Thursday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent touched on the recent disclosure of President Trump's billions in cryptocurrency earnings and the latest developments with the tax-deferred Trump Accounts.

A rehearsal dinner was underway Thursday evening, law enforcement sources said. The couple plans to have a wedding celebration Friday into the early hours of Saturday morning at Madison Square Garden, according to two law enforcement sources familiar with the security planning for the events.

Hernan Gil was brought out on a stretcher as elated rescuers cheered and hugged each other. He was loaded into a waiting ambulance and driven away.

Former CDC official says RFK Jr.'s response to measles outbreak "not based on science or reality."

Mitch McConnell still hospitalized after EMS responded to his home for "unconscious" person last month.

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