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How the German Hot Dog Became American Essential for July 4

It took two hundred years, but frankfurters have become essential to Independence Day.

The 50-Star American Flag Was Designed By a High School Student

Ohio teenager Robert Heft designed America's current flag.

Angry Liberals Are Struggling Over How to Celebrate July 4th

Don't be a downer on Independence Day, pleads one Los Angeles Times opinion writer.

Inside the Plan to Genetically Engineer the Perfect Astronaut

Scientists are preparing a catalogue of DNA to create next-gen space travelers.

The Best View of Fireworks: What’s Inside the Rockets

Wired peels back the cardboard and scrutinizes the powder in time for July 4th.

Before Uncle Sam, America Had ‘Brother Jonathan’

Previous national personification proved surly, unsophisticated and proud of it.

Fox Sports Exec Fired Amid Sexual Harassment Claims

Jamie Horowitz was the head of sports programming.

Emily Ratajkowski: People Don’t Want to Work With Me Because of My Chest Size

Model-turned-actress bashes revealing cover feature for Harper's Bazaar Australia

Watch This Video of Firefighters Rescuing Baby Deer

The animals were saved from a fast-moving wildfire in central Arizona.

How One ‘Hamilton’ Superfan Got a Part in Broadway Musical

Story of how J. Quinton Johnson 'auditioned' for mega-hit show.

How the Media is Benefitting From Attacking President Trump

The press has a short-sighted and ultimately losing strategy, some media critics argue.

Maria Menounos Steps Down from E! News to Battle Brain Tumor

The entertainment news anchor underwent major surgery to remove golf ball-sized tumor.

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie Vilified on Social Media for Visit to Closed Beach

Governor and family seen on patron-less beach closed by government shutdown.

Kanye West Leaving Tidal Over Beef With Jay-Z

$3 million bonus may be at center of feud between former tour-mates.

Why Roger Federer and Older Players Have Taken Over Pro Tennis

Top five players in world, five top-seeded at Wimbledon are all older than 30.

Fyre Festival Founder Billy McFarland Charged With One Count of Wire Fraud

Was arrested and detained Friday; has since been released on $300,000 bail.