Relay for America ran the American flag from San Francisco to Washington, D.C., this week to commemorate America’s 250th birthday. They did it nonstop for 20 days and nights for more than 3,000 miles on a mission of unity heading to the Fourth of July. Tony Dokoupil has the story. Source link
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent spoke exclusively with Kelly O’Grady about inflation, gas prices and Trump Accounts, which are now available. Source link
Deadly storms and a heat wave marred America’s 250th birthday for swathes of the United States, leaving hundreds of thousands of utility customers without power. Millions of Americans across the Northeast experienced record-setting temperatures — thunderstorms in the Midwest downed trees, ruptured power lines and made transportation treacherous and complicated across multiple states. Storms trigger power…
Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia have called off some celebratory events amid searing heat. Intense storms in the Midwest and a shark sighting in New York also disrupted holiday activities. Lana Zak reports. Source link
Philadelphia buries time capsule to commemorate America’s 250th birthday – CBS News Watch CBS News To commemorate America’s 250th birthday, Philadelphia will bury a time capsule on the same grounds where the Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence. Source link
After 250 years, a soldier who fought for the birth of the nation has finally been identified and recognized for his service. Bradley Blackburn has more. Source link
The peaceful pine forests of Camden, South Carolina, have spent centuries hiding a secret as old as America itself. In August 1780, British and American soldiers clashed there, leading to a terrible defeat for the Continental army. Battlefield archaeologists Jim Legg and Steve Smith have been studying the site for decades, but recently, they made…
The iconic American flag is recognized around the world, representing the ideals and image of the nation. Author and photographer Roland Miller joins “CBS Saturday Mornings” to showcase some of the most famous flag moments in American history. Source link
The Statue of Liberty is one of the most recognized works of art in the world, symbolizing American progress and the welcoming promise of immigration. Lady Liberty stands on a 15-acre island, now crowded by tourists — but once, a small group of residents called the island their home. Source link
Serena Williams withdrew from the Wimbledon doubles match where she was scheduled to play with her sister Venus, citing a knee injury. “I’m heartbroken to have to withdraw from doubles. Coming back to compete again has been a gift, and the opportunity to play alongside @venuswilliams once more meant the world to me,” she wrote on…
