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3 Arrested in Deadly Shooting at Lynn Cookout
Three people have been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting on the Fourth of July in Lynn, Massachusetts. Five people were found shot last Saturday night on Fayette Street. All of them were hospitalized, and 35-year-old Noe Hernandez was later pronounced dead. One other victim remained in critical condition Tuesday. Tyrell Berberena, 25, was taken into custody Monday on…
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Frederick Douglass Statue in NY Park Vandalized on Anniversary of Historic Speech
Police in Rochester are trying to determine who ripped a statue of abolitionist Frederick Douglass from its base on the anniversary of one of his most famous speeches
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Virus Updates: Atlanta Mayor Tests Positive; Fauci Says Average Age of Patients Dropped 15 Years
The United States dipped under 50,000 new coronavirus cases for the first time in four days, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University, but experts fear Fourth of July celebrations will act like rocket fuel for the nation’s surging outbreak. Leaders in Austin and Houston, Texas, warned Sunday of hospitals nearing capacity, and asked Republican Gov. Gregg Abbott to…
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Virus Updates: Cases Surge in Florida, Texas as Experts Fear July 4th Fallout
The United States has dipped under 50,000 new coronavirus cases for the first time in four days, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University, but experts fear celebrations for the July 4th Independence Day weekend will act like rocket fuel for the nation’s surging outbreak. Johns Hopkins counted 45,300 new coronavirus infections in the U.S. on Saturday after three…
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1 Dead, 4 Injured After Shooting Incident at Lynn Cookout: DA
One person is dead and four others injured after a shooting incident at a Fourth of July cookout in Lynn, Massachusetts, on Saturday, the Essex District Attorney said. Police responded to the area of 134 Fayette Street Essex Street just before 10 p.m., where they found five people who had been shot, the district attorney’s office said. One of the…
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2 Injured By Homemade Fireworks in New England
Officials say two men were injured when what appeared to be homemade fireworks detonated in Laconia, New Hampshire. Fire Chief Kirk Beattie said the explosion happened on the Friday night before the Fourth of July, and both victims were taken to Lakes Region General Hospital with leg injuries. One of them had to be flown to another facility for further…
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1 Killed, Multiple Wounded in July 4 Shootings
One man has been pronounced dead follwing a July 4 cookout shooting in Lynn.
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For Nation's Birthday, Trump Stokes the Divisions Within US
The Fourth of July is a day meant for unity and celebration
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Multiple Injured in Separate Shootings in Mass. on July Fourth
Multiple people have been shot in separate shootings in Lynn and in Roxbury, Mass. Police are investigating.
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No Live Fireworks Show, But Jet Flyover Helps Boston Celebrate July 4 at a Distance
Despite widespread cancellations because of the coronavirus pandemic, there are still several new and modified events to celebrate the Fourth of July. The U.S. Department of Defense conducted a flyover of Boston as part of the “Salute to Great Cities of the American Revolution.” The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds led the flyover. B-1, B-2 and B-52 bombers took part...
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Places to Watch Fireworks July 4th, 2020
This year, the best place to watch the Fourth of July fireworks might be from the comfort of your own home! Due the coronavirus pandemic and increasing cases around the country, public health experts and government officials are urging people to stay home and avoid crowds. If you’re looking to watch Fourth of July fireworks online or on live...