What to know about fireworks safety ahead of the 4th of July

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iStock/AnuStudio(NEW YORK) — Fireworks may be a quintessential part of Fourth of July celebrations, but doctors and safety officials are urging revelers to take caution when handling them after more than 9,000 Americans were injured by fireworks

Fourth of July tales from the emergency room

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iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Summer is in full force by the time Fourth of July weekend rolls around every year — and so are the opportunities to injure oneself. Doctors who have worked in the emergency room during

Trump's 'Salute to America' July 4th celebration not without controversy

iStock/josephgruber(WASHINGTON) — Parades, picnics and fireworks are hallmark features of July Fourth celebrations. The nation’s capital will still host its traditional National Independence Day Parade down Constitution Avenue and “A Capitol Fourth Concert” at the U.S. Capitol.