July 4, also known as Independence Day, marks the day the Declaration of Independence was adopted and the 13 North American colonies officially separated from Great Britain. As the Fourth of July draws nearer, here's a brief rundown of what happened that day in 1776, approximately 249 years ago.

Dozens of cities across the U.S. will host drone shows on the Fourth of July this year, seeing them as preferable to fireworks. Here's why.

People filled the National Mall in Washington to celebrate the nation’s 249th birthday.

Crowds gathered in downtown Cleveland Friday night for the annual Fourth of July fireworks display. Donald Trump welcomed Tiffany, 31, with his ex-wife, Marla Maples. The politics of the party have shifted,

On this Fourth of July, the Mets and Yankees are squaring off in a Subway Series. CBS News New York's Steve Overmyer reports from Citi Field.

This one started hot, with fireworks on the Fourth of July right away. Through five innings, there were five homeruns. Two of them came from Yankees rookie Jasson Dominguez, as he started the game with one,