NEW YORK — President Donald Trump is set to present the World Cup trophy to the winner of Sunday’s final between Argentina and Spain. But to him, the real victor of soccer’s premier tournament just might be the United States. “It turned out we were a soccer country, and I think it’s going to remain,” … Read more
As America celebrates its 250th birthday, a look at the major events in NASA’s history from John F. Kennedy’s speech proclaiming America’s intention to go to the moon to the doomed Challenger mission and today’s return to space. Source link
This weekend, our nation’s 250th birthday was marked with parades, fireworks, and commemorations of all shapes and sizes, from sea to shining sea. Correspondent Lee Cowan explores the many ways in which, despite its differences, the United States remains united in its celebration of the ideals of America. Source link
Celebrations across the U.S. commemorate the Fourth of July and America’s 250th birthday. Meanwhile, Swifties are thrilled by the nuptials of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Source link
Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, celebrated America’s 250th birthday with a speech, praising the nation’s tradition of welcoming immigrants. The National Constitution Center also awarded the pope with a Liberty Medal. Source link
President Trump is teasing a massive fireworks display in Washington, D.C., as the grand finale to a series of Independence Day celebrations. This comes as Trump presses Congress to pass his national voter ID legislation, the SAVE America Act. CBS News’ Taurean Small reports. Source link
Cities are pulling out all the stops with historic re-enactments, concerts and dazzling fireworks, while revelers contend with a scorching heat wave. Source link
For America’s 250th anniversary, CBS News spoke to Karen Norris Newsome, a 74-year-old woman from Darlington County, South Carolina, about her childhood, her values and her quintessential Southern accent. Source link
America’s mood wasn’t much happier at the bicentennial—or the 1876 centennial for that matter. Source link
Updated 1m ago Brunson, Hart throw out first pitches at Yankee Stadium The New York Knicks’ victory tour following their first NBA championship since 1973 made another stop Wednesday night when Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart threw out ceremonial first pitches at Yankee Stadium. Before the Yankees played the Chicago White Sox, Brunson and Hart were … Read more