July 4 coverage.

Iran says funeral for late Supreme Leader Khamenei to begin July 4, burial set for July 9

Iran announces funeral dates for late Supreme Leader Khamenei, starting July 4 in Tehran and burial on July 9.…

Don’t Let Trump Hijack Our July 4th

What does the president have to do with national independence, anyway?…

Lesbian Minister Cancels July 4th Celebrations In Political Protest

A lesbian Nantucket minister is canceling her church’s annual Fourth of July celebrations in an act of political protest against the country’s “whiteness.”…

‘Unprecedented demands:’ NYPD cops to pull 12-hour shifts for July 4, World Cup and America 250

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said most cops will be working 12-hour shifts over the course of summer celebrations as tourists swarm the Big Apple.…

How to Experience the Vintage Sailing Parade That Will Take Over NYC on July 4

The tall ships are coming to New York Harbor.…

White House to attempt Guinness World Record with July 4 fireworks display

Joey Chestnut will defend Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest title on July 4 while serving probation sentence

Joey Chestnut will defend his Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest title on July 4 despite being on probation for a misdemeanor battery charge in Indiana.…

Where’s the beef? Republicans better bring down costs before July 4

There’s a beef shortage in America, and it’s driving up prices at the grocery store for burgers and steaks just as the summer outdoor grilling season gets started. This isn’t helpi…

EU reaches deal on US trade pact as Trump threatens new tariffs by July 4

Joey Chestnut pleads guilty after bar fight — here’s what it will mean for July 4 Nathan’s competition

Joey Chestnut took a bite out of something more than just a hot dog.…

Joey Chestnut pleads guilty to battery after bar incident, hot dog-eating champion will be on probation July 4

Details on Chestnut's run-in with the law two months before his most important weekend of the year…