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The Four Worst Days to Travel Around the Holidays
Thanksgiving, Labor Day, Memorial Day and the Fourth of July are busy — real busy. Find out just how much more time you are likely to spend on the road when traveling for these holidays.
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Hilary Duff Slams Fourth of July Partiers Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Hilary Duff isn’t here for the nonsense.
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Joey Chestnut, Miki Sudo Retain Hot Dog-Eating Titles
It wouldn’t be the Fourth of July without San Jose product Joey “Jaws” Chestnut taking center stage and scarfing down hot dogs at an alarming rate.
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Over a Dozen State Parks Reach Capacity As People Celebrate July 4th
Over a dozen state parks have already reached capacity as people celebrate the Fourth of July. The following state parks have reached capacity and are now closed: Bigelow Hollow State Park in Union Burr Pond State Park in Torrington Gardner Lake State Park in Salem Hammonasset Beach State Park in Madison Harkness Memorial State Park in Waterford Millers Pond State…
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AMERICAN DIARY: July 4 Hurts, Until I Remember My WWII Uncle
Associated Press writer Russell Contreras has always had trouble with the July Fourth holiday due to his family’s Mexican American past
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July 4th Celebrations Start Early
People are flocking to the beach for some safe and socially distant fun for July 4th.
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In Troubled Times: Independence Day in a Land of Confusion
Halfway through a very unsettling year, Americans are marking the 244th anniversary of their nation’s birth in a land of confusion.
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Trump to Give Fiery Speech at Rushmore Amid Virus, Protests
President Donald Trump is planning a fiery speech for Friday night’s Mount Rushmore fireworks
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Willie Nelson's July Fourth Picnic is Virtual in Virus Era
Willie Nelson’s annual Fourth of July Picnic is going ahead this year, but to reduce concerns about the coronavirus the event will be virtual.
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CT LIVE!: 4th of July Road Trip Tips
Amy Parmenter from AAA explained what you need to know to get you and your family to your destination safely.
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CT LIVE!: 2020 Waterbury Fireworks
Mayor Neil O’Leary explained how this years’ event will implement social distancing guidelines.
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Beachgoers Get to CT State Parks Early On Friday Holiday
Even before the sun fully rose, Connecticut residents were getting ready. “To be the first ones on the beach,” said Ashley Wheeler of Southington. With limited parking spaces during the pandemic, she and her neighbors were the first in line to do just that Hammonasset Beach State Park in Madison. . “We left around 5:30 this morning,” said Jennifer Gonzalez…
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Holiday Grilling: Pandemic Forces New Precautions
Food safety is more important than ever this year
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Experts Warn: Hand Sanitizer and Fireworks Could Be Dangerous Combination
The National Safety Council warned that the widespread use of hand sanitizer in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic could be dangerous over the holiday weekend for those setting off 4th of July fireworks.
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From Big Cities to Backyards, July 4 Not Usual Blowout Bash
The Fourth of July was always a time for communities to come together
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Watchdogs: Trump's Independence Day Gala in 2019 Cost $13M
Government watchdogs say President Donald Trump’s Fourth of July gala in the nation’s capital last year cost taxpayers more than $13 million, twice as much as previous celebrations
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White House Announces Plans for July 4th Celebration
President Donald Trump is moving ahead with a second, lower-key “Salute to America” celebration on July Fourth, despite concerns from some lawmakers about the crowds the event could generate during the coronavirus pandemic
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Enfield Fourth of July Celebration Canceled Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Enfield’s annual Fourth of July celebration has been canceled amid the coronavirus pandemic. The Enfield Fourth of July Town Celebration Committee said they have held the event every year since 1985, however, this year the event will be cancelled due to COVID-19. “Due to the economic uncertainty brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the ability to secure sponsors and vendors…
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What Happens if Coronavirus Comes Back?
Dr. Anthony Fauci discusses how the attention of scientists turns to containment once mitigation is complete.
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Illegal Fireworks Cause Fire in Fairfield Condo Complex: FD
An investigation is underway after officials said fireworks caused a fire at a condominium complex in Fairfield last night.