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Millions head home as Fourth of July weekend wraps up

AAA projects that 72 million Americans made a holiday getaway this Fourth of July weekend. Elise Preston reports.

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Inside restored grasslands with a bison herd

Two hours west of Chicago is the Nachusa Grasslands, replanted by the Nature Conservancy. Noel Brennan reports on the restored prairie and the animals that graze there.

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Smithsonian racing to save rare audio stored on cassette tapes

The Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., is working to digitize thousands of rare cassette recordings, including audio from early space missions, that are in danger of being lost. Scott MacFarlane reports.

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Texas campground owner describes flash floods: "It was just chaos"

Search and rescue missions continue in Kerr County, Texas, after severe storms caused deadly flooding that has killed dozens of people. More than 20 children from the nearby Camp Mystic are still missing, officials say.

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California's largest wildfire this year burns uncontained

The latest California wildfire, burning about halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, was just 10% contained on Saturday. Meanwhile, homeowners who felt lucky their homes didn't burn to the ground are in for a surprise.

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Unemployment surges as employers replace new hires with AI

The unemployment rate for new college graduates has recently surged. Economists say businesses are now replacing entry-level jobs with artificial intelligence. Ali Bauman has the story.

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Looking ahead to America's 250th birthday celebration in Philadelphia

As Fourth of July celebrations wind down for 2025, Philadelphia is already gearing up for next year's party, commemorating America's 250th birthday.

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Historic Stissing House shines with wood-fired classics

The Hudson Valley's Stissing House serves modern takes wood-fired classics in a 18th-Century tavern, earning the attention of the James Beard Foundation and a spot on Food & Wine's Best Restaurant List.

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Looking ahead to America's 250th birthday celebration in Philadelphia

As Fourth of July celebrations wind down for 2025, Philadelphia is already gearing up for next year's party, commemorating America's 250th birthday.

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Meet the man teaching millions British etiquette

William Hanson is a British etiquette expert who teaches millions on social media everything from table manners to business meeting rules. His new book, "Just Good Manners," is out now in the U.S.

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New Jersey hosts one of the longest-running rodeos

Pilesgrove Township, N.J., is hosting Cowtown Rodeo, one of the nation's longest-running rodeos. In a time when pro rodeo is one of the fastest-growing sports in America, here's a look at the family-owned event leading the charge.

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Residents near America's largest steel mill fight for cleaner air

Gary, Indiana, is home to America's largest steel mill, and one of the nation's largest Black populations. As residents grapple with breathing in toxic air, some are fighting to make it cleaner.

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Lightning strike sets off city's entire fireworks display

A lightning strike in Sanford, Florida, set off the city's entire Fourth of July fireworks display on Friday. While acts of nature are unavoidable, here are some tips for staying safe and steering clear of accidents around fireworks.

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Rescues continue in central Texas after deadly flash floods

Search and rescue operations continued overnight after flash floods slammed central Texas, killing dozens, officials said. More than 20 children are still missing from Camp Mystic, an all-girls camp hit by the floods, the Kerr County she...

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President Trump celebrates Independence Day with budget bill signing

President Trump celebrated the Fourth of July with a White House military jet flyover and by signing his massive, controversial budget bill into law. The legislation narrowly passed the House on Thursday, 218-214, with two Republicans op...

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Missouri fireworks retailer worried about tariff impact

President Trump lit the fuse on sweeping tariffs on April 2, which he called "Liberation Day." Ian Lee explains how import taxes on fireworks could affect America's 250th birthday celebration, next year.

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Fireworks set four homes ablaze in Los Angeles

One person was killed and another was critically injured when multiple fireworks were set off in a Los Angeles neighborhood. Flames quickly spread to nearby homes as more than 130 firefighters raced to the scene. Carter Evans reports.

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Georgia authorities on alert for impaired boating on popular lake

This holiday weekend, authorities are hitting the water to crack down on dangerous boating. Over Memorial Day, in Georgia alone, nearly 30 people were cited for boating under the influence.

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Group meets to handwrite the U.S. Constitution

With Americans almost evenly divided along party lines, Bradley Blackburn has found a nonpartisan group focusing on the fundamentals of what binds us.

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Critics say CT law allows towing companies to target working class

A law in Connecticut allows tow truck companies to sell the cars they tow after just 15 days. Critics of the law call it predatory and say private tow truck operators are targeting working class neighborhoods.

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Florida lawmakers denied entry into "Alligator Alcatraz"

Democratic lawmakers in Florida attempted to get into the new ICE detention facility, known as "Alligator Alcatraz," but were denied entry. They were told it was due to safety concerns. CBS Miami's Morgan Rynor reports.

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LL Cool J backs out of Philadelphia concert in support of workers

LL Cool J won't perform in the Wawa Welcome America Fourth of July Concert in Philadelphia, saying he won't "cross a picket line" amid the ongoing strike involving the city's largest municipal workers' union.

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Tariffs could spell trouble for fireworks shows

Fireworks, a hallmark of July 4th celebrations, are feeling the impact of President Trump's trade war with China. CBS News correspondent Ian Lee spoke to a Missouri fireworks distributor about the issue.

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WWII veterans start new friendships during July 4th celebration

Three World War II veterans turned a simple museum cookout in Northern California into something they will never forget. CBS News Bay Area's Rick Villaroman shows why their stories made the 4th of July celebration a lot more meaningful.

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How climate change impacts ability to choose where you live

As Americans celebrate the Fourth of July, climate change is another factor shaping the United States' independence. CBS Climatologist Marina Jurica discusses how it challenges your choice of where to live and its impact on farmers.

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States struggle to enforce laws to protect kids from gun accidents

An effort by some states to protect children from gun violence has hit roadblocks. The new laws require gun owners to lock up their firearms at home or face prosecution. However, implementing the law has presented its own set of challenges.

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Ken Burns on why American Revolution was a "big deal in world history"

Filmmaker Ken Burns explains the importance of the American Revolution, telling "CBS Evening News" co-anchor and CBS News chief political analyst John Dickerson that he thinks it's "the most important event since the birth of Christ in a...

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Breaking down Trump's spending bill: What's in, what's out

President Trump marked the passage of the new spending bill, which includes changes to food assistance, student loan programs, and clean energy credits. Robert Costa joins "CBS Mornings" to break down what's in the legislation.

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Record-breaking travel expected for Fourth of July

With the Fourth of July falling on a Friday, Americans are taking advantage of the long weekend. AAA estimates 72 million people are traveling at least 50 miles for the holiday, which is 1.7 million more than last year.

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Fireworks supplier says tariffs forced company to eat millions

With the Fourth of July comes sky-high demand for fireworks, but this year, soaring tariffs could dull the show. Elise Preston reports.

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