A Delta flight from Atlanta was struck by a fireworks mortar while descending into Chicago Midway on July Fourth, officials said. The Airbus A319 landed safely, and no one among the 58 people on board was injured.
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Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow suspended her U.S. Senate campaign, leaving Rep. Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed in the Democratic primary. The Aug. 4 winner will face Republican Mike Rogers in a toss-up race that could help determine Senate control.
Eight people, including four children, were shot late Saturday in Coney Island, police said. A 21-year-old woman is in critical condition, while seven others are stable.
Storms, heat and power outages disrupted U.S. 250th Independence Day events, including a delayed address by President Donald Trump in Washington. Celebrations continued nationwide with fireworks, concerts, naturalization ceremonies and messages from former presidents.
Thunderstorms and extreme heat disrupted President Donald Trump’s Fourth of July celebration on the National Mall. Organizers had planned a record-breaking fireworks display tied to the nation’s 250th anniversary.
Paul Pelosi is suspected of striking a parked car in Yountville, California, and driving away before his vehicle became disabled, the Napa County Sheriff’s Office said. Authorities said alcohol did not appear to be a factor and referred the case to prosecutors.
Washington’s National Independence Day Parade was canceled because of an extreme heat warning, but the capital’s fireworks display remains scheduled. Heat and humidity also disrupted July Fourth events in several other states.
Three children died after a recreational boat capsized and sank on Geneva Lake during a sudden severe storm. Seven others were rescued, and officials said all four children aboard had been wearing life jackets.