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Richmond Police Chief Gerald M Smith gestures during a press conference at Richmond Virginia Police headquarters Wednesday July 6, 2022, in Richmond, Va. Police that they thwarted a planned July 4 mass shooting after receiving a tip that led to arrests and the seizure of multiple guns — an announcement that came just two days after a deadly mass shooting on the holiday in a Chicago suburb. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Tip from ‘hero citizen’ prevented mass shooting in Richmond, Virginia, police say

By Matt Delaney - The Washington Times

Fireworks can be seen from the Top of the Town as they explode over the National Mall to celebrate Independence Day. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Fourth of July truly worth celebrating

By Michael McKenna

“The things that unite us — America’s past of which we’re so proud, our hopes and aspirations for the future of the world and this much-loved country — these things far outweigh what little divides us,” Ronald Reagan told the nation on July 4, 1986. (AP Photo)

Reagan’s July Fourth advice vital in time of dissatisfaction

By Jennifer Harper - The Washington Times

Illustration on the spirit of July 4 by Linas Garsys/The Washington Times

This July Fourth, let’s rededicate ourselves to protecting liberty and justice for all

By Scott Walker

In this July 4, 2018, file photo, fireworks explode over Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument and U.S. Capitol, along the National Mall in Washington, during the Fourth of July celebration. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)

Supply chain problems, wildfires dent Fourth of July fireworks after two years of pandemic slumps

By Sean Salai - The Washington Times

Spectators watch as fireworks explode overhead during the Fourth of July celebration at Pioneer Park, on July 4, 2013, in Prescott, Ariz. The skies over a scattering of Western cities will stay dark for the third consecutive Fourth of July in 2022 as some big fireworks displays are canceled again, this time for pandemic related supply chain or staffing problems, or fire concerns amid dry weather. The city of Phoenix cited supply chain issues in canceling its three major Independence Day fireworks shows. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson, File)

Some cities nix July 4 fireworks for shortages, fire dangers

By Anita Snow - Associated Press

Police tape marks off a Chicago street as officers investigate the scene of a fatal shooting in the city's South Side on Tuesday, June 15, 2021. An argument in a house erupted into gunfire early Tuesday, police said. (AP Photo/Teresa Crawford)

Local leaders, police spar over deadly gun violence epidemic

By Emily Zantow - The Washington Times

Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif. ,arrives at the BET Awards on Sunday, June 27, 2021, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) ** FILE **

House Democrats slammed for America-bashing July 4th posts

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

Competitive eater Miki Sudo, second right, eats a women's world record of 48 and a half hot dogs to win the women's division of the Nathan's Famous July Fourth hot dog eating contest, Saturday, July 4, 2020, in the Brooklyn borough of New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Hot dog! NYC marks July 4 with eating contest, fireworks

Associated Press

People walk along La Jolla Shores beach as Independence Day weekend nears, Thursday, July 1, 2021, in San Diego. Holiday travel over the Independence Day weekend is expected to nearly return to pre-pandemic levels, according to AAA. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

America’s left skews Fourth of July to sow seeds of hate

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

FILE - In this July 3, 2020, file photo, fireworks light the sky over the Mount Rushmore National Memorial near Keystone, S.D. South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem indicated Tuesday, June 15, 2021, that she will try again to hold a fireworks display over Mount Rushmore to celebrate Independence Day on the heels of President Joe Biden's announcement that the White House will be hosting its own "independence from the virus" bash.. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon File)

Biden administration’s excuses for denying fireworks at Mount Rushmore is pure politics

By Brian McNicoll

In this Saturday, July 4, 2020, file photo, Fourth of July fireworks explode over the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument and the U.S. Capitol along the National Mall in Washington. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen, File)

White House to host July 4 ‘independence from virus’ bash

By Zeke Miller - Associated Press

Fireworks light the sky at Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Friday, July 3, 2020, near Keystone, S.D., after President Donald Trump spoke. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Mount Rushmore fireworks denied; National Park Service rejects July 4 request

By Douglas Ernst - The Washington Times

Cannon Beach City Council bans fireworks

Associated Press

In this 2012 photo made available by the U.S. Navy, a squad of Navy SEALs participate in special operations urban combat training at an undisclosed location. In 2019, the Foxtrot platoon of SEAL Team 7, known as Trident 1726, was sent home early after an alleged sexual assault and drinking at a Fourth of July barbecue in Iraq in 2019 in violation of Navy rules barring deployed troops from consuming alcohol. (Petty Officer 2nd Class Meranda Keller/U.S. Navy via AP)

Former sailor details misconduct by SEALs pulled from Iraq

By JAMES LAPORTA and JULIE WATSON - Associated Press

Members of the Nevada National Guard install social distancing stickers while setting up a new temporary coronavirus testing site Monday, Aug. 3, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

‘Too many are selfish’: US nears 5 million virus cases

By SUMAN NAISHADHAM and CARLA K. JOHNSON and PHILIP MARCELO - Associated Press

Charmaine Turner walks to a viewing her for 8-year-old daughter Secoriea Turner, who was fatally shot in Atlanta on July 4th near the Wendy's site where Rayshard Brooks was killed the previous month Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in South Fulton, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Mourners pay final respects to girl shot to death in Atlanta

By JEFF AMY and JEFF MARTIN - Associated Press

Editorial Roundup: North Carolina

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Restaurant patrons sit at an outside seating area as pedestrians pass by in the Venice beach area of Los Angeles on Friday, July 3, 2020. California took a big step back in reopening its economy as Gov. Gavin Newsom shut down bars, wineries, museums, movie theaters and inside restaurant dining across most of the state for three weeks amid troubling increases in coronavirus cases and hospitalizations. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel)

Coronavirus death rate drops even as cases spike

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

Chicago police officers investigate the scene of a deadly shooting in Chicago on Sunday, July 5, 2020, where a 7-year-old girl and a man were fatally shot during a Fourth of July party Saturday. At least a dozen people were killed in Chicago over the Fourth of July weekend, police said. Scores of people were shot and wounded. (Tyler LaRiviere/Chicago Sun-Times via AP)

Chicago’s holiday weekend ends with 17 dead, 70 wounded

By DON BABWIN - Associated Press