US soldiers in Iraq mark Fourth of July

It's Staff Sgt. Edgar Covarrubias' second Fourth of July in Iraq. No family barbecue, no fireworks, but Covarrubias says he'll call his mom, wife and kids to share the day anyway.

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Boy's Murder Shocked a Violent City

Murders are not shocking in this city once called the nation's most dangerous. But even this place is shaken by the killing, still unsolved after five months, of a 12-year-old boy whose skull was so badly shattered by bullets that an undertaker used a top hat to hide the damage.

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The menu at this year\'s Fourth of July party in Japan went healthy, in honor of the Obamas. The U.S. Embassy, which played host to the Independence Day celebration, gave guests a taste of President Obama\'s favorites dishes, including California green gazpacho.

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Hiking the Fourth of July Lake

Over the Fourth of July weekend, we picked up one of our hiking books and started leafing through it, looking at the choices. Out popped "Fourth of July Lake" from one of the pages and made its decision for us. Soon, we were on our way.

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Two of Joe Green's daughters were selling patriotic T-shirts and hats on the Fourth of July to help their family during tough economic times when a cheerleader allegedly stole $147 they had managed to earn.

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The menu at this year's Fourth of July party in Japan went healthy, in honor of the Obamas. The U.S. Embassy, which played host to the Independence Day celebration, gave guests a taste of President Obama's favorites dishes, including California green gazpacho.

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Celebrating the American Dream: July 4, 2009

I am penning this epistle just thirty-six miles from Vicksburg, Mississippi, the site of one of the most important, if not the most important, battles of the Civil War. There on July 4, 1863, General John C. Pemberton surrendered Vicksburg to General Ulysses S. Grant.

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(07-05) 22:00 PDT VALLEJO -- A 19-year-old member of the San Francisco Youth Commission said Sunday that he was beaten by security guards while celebrating the July Fourth holiday at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo, leaving him with a concussion and broken bones in his fac …

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The Morning After.....

It's not exactly a hangover, not like your college days (thank the Lord!) but the party's little reminder is, well, gleefully reminding you of the great time you had yesterday. Experience has taught you over the years to do as much cleanup as you can yesterday, and you did, and  …

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I Really Don't Like Fireworks - So This Isn't Exactly My Kinda Night

Last night, as summer visitors in my area disturbed the night (until almost 3:00 a.m.), replicating the sound of gunfire and bomb blasts, I read that two more American soldiers were killed in Afghanistan.

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I also ask the President to stand with us to end our government's collusion with war profiteers who create weapons of destruction and fill their coffers with OUR MONEY. I ask the President to replace the obscenity of war with the audacity of peace.

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The organizers of the latest round of Tea Party protests must be wondering whether the Fourth of July is the right time for political activism.

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Independence Day prompts 85-year-old columnist Kitty Schindler to recall a memorable visit to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island with her coal miner father, a son of immigrants.

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The Fourth of July: Not just about Fireworks and BBQs

It is that time of summer again where there are fireworks stands on nearly every street corner offering up their goods at different prices and most with enticing discounts. Family and friends gather together around backyards, at parks or beaches; even block parties are common.

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In honor of July 4, we've cobbled together a collection of nature's best fireworks displays. Get an an eyeful of red-hot volcanic eruptions, dazzling lightning storms and more.

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Excerpt : "" Last week WND announced the contest, inviting readers to submit tea party speeches – whether or not they were actually scheduled to speak at one of the hundreds of tea parties scheduled for this Independence Day weekend.

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Think of it as the audacity of America.

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What about patriotism?

Happy Fourth of July Weekend, everyone! In keeping with the celebration of our nation's independence, I invite you to submit your favorite patriotic quotations, and to record your own thoughts on the subject.

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A full century-and-a-half before President Barack Obama began mesmerizing the country with his moving oratory, another Black man gave what some call his greatest speech.

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Yes, it's almost the three-day Holiday Weekend, so let's enjoy some cheap video clips to make us want to move to Canada all over again.

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Members of Our Military and The Dogs That Keep Us Safe ~ Thank You!

I started out wanting to post a light hearted article with pictures of our pets dressing in holiday outfilts and went looking for photos. Instead I found something even better. Our wonderful soldier dogs at work and rest. If this doesn't say patriotism I don't know what does.

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As we celebrate the 4th of July, here are some very interesting facts about the history of the United States.

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The America that's celebrated no longer exists. The holiday oratory deceitfully describes America as though it were the unique land of liberty that once was.

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(Excerpt) During the forming of this list I was blown away by the sheer number of patriotic films that have been made in the US.

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4th Of July BBQ's

I'm thinking of hosting a 4th of July BBQ party on saturday and since I have had or been to one in some years, I was wondering what does everyone think would be some good ideas on having one?

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This is as complete a list as I've seen of the places to go and enjoy the 4th of July in Arizona. It's a huge list with links and loads of information.

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Here's Johnny! Hello Angels! Who's Next?

It began a day or so ago when Edward Leo Peter "Ed" McMahon, Jr. succumbed to death at the well old age of 86. A voice of a man who we shall forever remember echoing out "heeeereee's Johnny" -well that is the most of us who still remember what a "Fallout Shelter" is for.

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