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See grand finale of NYC July 4 fireworks show

July 5, 2021 5:37 AM CNN

CNN’s Don Lemon and Dana Bash discuss the grand finale of the New York City July 4th fireworks display during CNN’s “Fourth in America Special.”

CORONAVIRUS WRAP: DELTA VARIANT CASES ON THE RISE

July 5, 2021 5:17 AM CNN

Delta variant is behind California’s Covid-19 positivity rate doubling

Florida bracing for flash flooding, tornadoes, and storm surge

July 5, 2021 4:38 AM CNN

Tropical storm Elsa, now the earliest 5th named Atlantic storm, is heading towards the Florida west coast. CNN Meteorologist Allison Chinchar details the forecast and impacts over the coming days.

China’s Didi makes NYSE debut

July 5, 2021 4:43 AM CNN

Ride-hailer Didi raised $4.4 billion in the IPO, giving it a valuation of more than $67 billion. CNN’s Clare Sebastian reports.

An MQ-9 Reaper drone flies a combat mission over southern Afghanistan. As President Joe Biden's withdrawal from Afghanistan nears completion

AFGHANISTAN WITHDRAWAL COULD LEAD TO VIOLENCE

July 4, 2021 11:07 PM CNN

The U.S. wants to make sure the Afghans who helped the U.S. will be safe after troops withdraw from the area.

Sunday Sit-down with Olympic runner Karissa Schweizer

July 4, 2021 3:05 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 Sports Director Andrew Kauffman brought on former Mizzou star Karissa Schweizer in this week’s edition of Sunday Sit-down. Schweizer will represent the United States in the 5,000m and 10,000m at the Olympics in Tokyo later this summer. You can watch the full conversation with the six-time national champion in the

An England supporter waves a flag ahead of the start of the Euro 2020 match between England and Germany.

Boris Johnson to end mask mandate, nightclub restrictions

July 4, 2021 8:34 PM CNN

Oksana Pysik, a global health expert at University College London, discusses British Prime Minister Boris Johnson ending the legal obligation to wear a mask on public transport. Johnson announced that his government will also end legal restrictions on indoor and outdoor gatherings as well as nightclub and concert capacity.

Hear Bill Cosby’s comments to CNN following release

July 4, 2021 9:25 PM CNN

Bill Cosby, the first high-profile celebrity criminal trial of the #MeToo era, was released from prison after three years when Pennsylvania’s highest court said his due process rights were violated over the course of his prosecution.

Tracking a perfect night for fireworks and mid-week storms

July 4, 2021 4:20 PM Chance Gotsch

Tonight: Skies look to be mostly clear with temperatures slowly cooling down to a low of 68 degrees. Winds remain calm out of the southeast at 5-10 mph. Tomorrow: Most of the Midwest remains under the influence of a high-pressure system leading to more clear sky conditions and for a warm-up to 90 degrees. Winds

A man stands by fans spraying mist along a street in Iraq's capital

Millions remain under heat warning as extreme temps grip Northwest

July 4, 2021 7:02 PM CNN

Canada and US cities in the Northwest have reported their hottest temperatures on record, and more than 52 million people are under a heat warning or advisory from coast to coast. CNN’s Jason Carroll reports.

Watches and warnings are in place as Tropical Storm Elsa approaches Cuba.

Tropical storm watches extend to Tampa Bay

July 4, 2021 5:41 PM CNN

Tropical storm and storm surge watches extend to Tampa Bay as Elsa gets closer.. CNN Meteoorlogist Karen Maginnins outlines the biggest threats and has the latest forecast.

Joey Chestnut beat his own world record to win the hot dog eating contest for a 14th time in 15 years.

Joey Chestnut breaks hot dog eating record … again

July 4, 2021 3:52 PM CNN

Defending world champion Joey Chestnut broke his own world record on July 4th, devouring 76 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes during Nathan’s Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest. CNN’s Polo Sandoval reports.

Police working in the area of the hourslong standoff with a group of armed men.

MA: MASSACHUSETTS POLICE STANDOFF ENDS IN 11 ARRESTS

July 4, 2021 2:15 PM CNN

MA: Massachusetts State Police end standoff with a group called “The Rise of the Moors” by arresting 11 armed men

Employees of the fireworks company behind the July 4th celebration in Ocean City

Fireworks display suddenly explodes during setup on crowded beach

July 5, 2021 2:21 PM CNN

Beachgoers in Ocean City, Maryland captured video of the town’s 4th of July fireworks gone rogue. The display exploded prematurely after the “unintentional discharge.”

Donald Trump appeared to acknowledge the core facts in New York prosecutors' case against the Trump Organization and its chief financial officer even as he characterized the charges as a political attack aimed at him.

See Trump’s response to the charges against his company

July 4, 2021 1:09 PM CNN

At a rally in Florida, former President Donald Trump condemned the investigation and charges brought against the Trump Organization and its chief financial officer, Allen Weisselberg, who was charged with a 15-year alleged tax scheme.

A member of the Philadelphia Fire Department prepares a dose of the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine at a vaccination site setup in Philadelphia.

Bash presses Covid-19 response coordinator on falling short of July 4th goal

July 4, 2021 12:21 PM CNN

President Biden set a goal in May for 70% of Americans to have at least one vaccine dose by the 4th of July. The US is at 67% vaccinated, almost 8 million people behind the goal. CNN’s Dana Bash talks with White House Covid-19 response coordinator Jeffery Zients about the administration’s next steps in the vaccination effort.

Pipes for the Keystone XL pipeline stacked in a yard near Oyen

Climate crisis reporting: How to cover a ‘permanent emergency’

July 4, 2021 12:11 PM CNN

CNN’s Brian Stelter speaks with Emily Atkin and David Wallace-Wells on how reporters are adapting to having to cover climate change as a ‘permanent emergency’ rather than isolated incidents.

Tropical storm warnings issued for the Florida Keys

July 4, 2021 11:01 AM CNN

Tropical storm warnings have been issued for the Florida Keys and tropical storm watches are now in effect for portions of southwestern Florida as Elsa tracks through the Caribbean. Meteorologist Tyler Mauldin has the forecast.

Clyburn wants ‘equitable ID’ to vote instead of a photo ID

July 4, 2021 1:19 PM CNN

House Minority Whip James Clyburn (D-SC) explains why he’s against a photo identification requirement to vote while saying that he is for an “equitable ID,” like a voter registration card, requirement.

DeLauro says her own family experiences drove her to fight for progressive policies on Capitol Hill.

This Capitol Hill duo has worked on family issues for nearly 30 years

July 4, 2021 10:24 AM CNN

CNN’s Dana Bash sits down with Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) to discuss their decades-long efforts to advance legislation to help children and families.