FOURTH OF JULY

Republican state lawmakers are pushing Illinois State Police for a more detailed account of how the agency handled a report from local police about the man who would allegedly go on to commit a deadly mass shooting at the Highland Park Fourth of July parade.

During Pope Francis’ weekly audience, a young boy ran directly to him, surprising audiences while the pontiff delivered his message.

via GoFundMeIn the wake of the Highland Park Fourth of July parade mass shooting, the story of 8-year-old Cooper Roberts’ survival was embraced by many following updates on the boy’s recovery.And more than a month after the massacre, Roberts is long out of intensive care—but his family says he is now in “constant pain” and “hopeless, sad, and angry” at the realization he is paralyzed.In a sobering and gut-wrenching statement released Tuesday, the Roberts family said they want people to see the u

The man is accused of killing seven people and wounding dozens more during a mass shooting at a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois.

Crimo, 21, already faced seven counts of first-degree murder for the shootings. The indictments announced Wednesday add an additional 14 counts of first-degree murder for a total of 21 — three counts for each of the seven people killed.

An American Airlines flight was forced to make an emergency landing after severe turbulence. Several people aboard the flight were injured. Errol Barnett has the details.

Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering testifies in Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, calls for assault weapons ban

Airlines face a more uncertain demand landscape after the summer peak.

"Dogs can really absorb sadness and the awful situations that people are going through."

Flooding in remote southwest Virginia has damaged more than 100 homes and left some 40 people unaccounted for, authorities said Wednesday. Many of the people may be in areas that are difficult to reach, and no deaths or injuries were reported. (July 14)

The 8-year-old will have to undergo another surgery to repair his esophagus, a family spokesman said.

Irina McCarthy was 35; the youngest person killed. Her husband Kevin was 37.

Cooper Roberts, an 8-year-old boy paralyzed from the waist down after being wounded at the Fourth of July parade shooting in Highland Park, is back to critical condition. He's the son of Zion Elementary School District 6 Superintendent Keely Roberts, who was at the parade with Cooper and his twin brother Luke, when shooting erupted. All three were shot.

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A crowd of more than 450 people stood in downtown Highland Park going silent without any signal at 10:14 a.m., which is when the shooting started a week before, paying its respects to those killed and injured and comforting each other.

Across Highland Park on Sunday, residents gathered for religious services and memorials, reflecting on the senseless loss of seven lives during a Fourth of July parade last week.

Highland Park residents and political activists gathered in Sunset Woods Park Saturday to look forward and call for new gun laws in response to the July 4 shooting that killed seven and left dozens injured.

On the Fourth of July, a gunman killed and wounded dozens during the holiday parade in Highland Park, a suburb on the North Shore of Chicago. In the days following the tragedy, it was portrayed in some of the news coverage as a gentle Mayberry, international press fixed affluent to its name and front pages somehow imagined a utopia. But Highland Park has never been a monolithic place.

"That’s when he started wailing on her,” police said.

Robert Crimo, the 21-year-old man who opened fire and killed multiple people during the Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois, posted anti-Asian and anti-Black sentiments days before the incident. During the investigation, authorities unearthed some of Crimo’s past online activity, including his posts on Documenting Reality, a forum where members share graphic images and videos of death and gore.

Cooper Roberts' twin brother and mother were also injured in the shooting.

A gunman opened fire on a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois. Seven people were killed. A 21-year-old suspect has appeared in court.

‘Love will prevail’ and ‘Highwood strong,’ say supportive neighbors during vigil for Highland Park rampage victims

Those attending Highland Park's Fourth of July parade left behind many personal items in the rush to flee the scene. Their belongings are slowly being released by law enforcement as their investigation of Monday's mass shooting continues.

The oldest victim was 88-year-old Stephen Straus. His niece said her uncle still went to work every day, calling him a "gentle soul".

A seventh victim of the shooting, Eduardo Uvaldo has died. His family is coming together to honor him and grieve.

In the wake of the July 4 mass shooting which claimed the lives of seven people in Highland Park, Township High School District 113 provided counseling services to more than 300 students, staff and community members.

In the midst of the chaos of a Chicago-area parade massacre, a woman walked up to Greg Ring and handed him a 2-year-old boy, covered in blood.

Organizers of several Lake County events and festivals are evaluating their options after the July 4 Highland Park parade shooting.

A man from Florida is charged with raping a woman near the bar at Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort the night after security had to separate him and his wife after a fight at the hotel.

A GoFundMe account created to help a boy orphaned by the deadly parade shooting in Chicago on the Fourth of July has collected more than $2 million.

Seven people have died as a result of the mass shooting that occurred in Highland Park, Illinois, on Monday. Dozens more are injured.

Kamala Harris visits Highland Park, Ill., the site of a mass shooting on July 4 that killed seven and left more than 30 injured.

The man charged Tuesday with seven counts of murder for opening fire at an Independence Day parade in suburban Chicago legally bought five weapons, including two high-powered rifles, despite authorities being called to his home twice in 2019 for threats of violence and suicide. (July 5)

Viral picture showed two-year-old Aiden McCarthy, who was reunited with his grandparents

Charges were announced against the suspect in connection with a mass shooting at a Fourth of July parade in Illinois which left at least seven dead.

The Chicago Bulls have close ties to the Highland Park community, where a gunman killed seven people during a Fourth of July parade.

Officials will hold a press conference to speak about Monday’s mass shooting in Highland Park.

Chestnut devoured 63 hot dogs to win Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest. Miki Sudo downed 40 wieners to take the women's title.

Fireworks-related accidents sent a few people to Broward and Palm Beach county hospitals, including an 8-year-old girl shot in the leg while she was in the back seat of a car and two teenagers who lost fingers in separate incidents.

A doctor at the scene of the shooting at the Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Ill., said the victims were “blown up” from the gunfire, causing “unspeakable” injuries. David Baum and his wife Debra Baum attended the parade to see their grandson march with a toy lawnmower. David told CNN’s John Berman on…

The Highland Park shooting witness told CNN he "stood for another like couple of seconds in disbelief because I didn't see the carnage."

Basketball star Brittney Griner sent a letter to President Biden, after 138 days of detention in Russia following her arrest on accusation of attempted drug smuggling. Griner's wife, Cherelle, joins “CBS Mornings” to share how the WNBA star is doing, and what she wants the Biden administration to do to free Brittney.

A fire erupted Monday night at a popular seafood restaurant in Palmetto Bay.

Large crowds of people ran for their lives after gunfire erupted Monday at a Fourth of July celebration in Philadelphia.

Hours after the Highland Park shooting, two police officers were shot at a Philadelphia celebration, and crowds in three other cities fled events amid the sound of fireworks.

NetflixThere’s so much crazy and evil in the world that streaming platforms will never run out of material for true crime documentaries. Girl in the Picture (July 6) is the latest chapter in Netflix’s never-ending investigation into all things depressing, shameful and baffling, recounting a jaw-dropping saga of kidnapping, sexual abuse, murder, and multiple identities that piles twist upon outrageous twist. What it tells us about mankind’s penchant for wretchedness won’t open anyone’s eyes, but

The National Park Service is hosting an Independence Day fireworks celebration on the National Mall in Washington D.C.

A mass shooting during the Highland Park Independence Day parade now claimed the lives of seven people and left some two dozen others injured, ranging in age from 8 to 85 years old. Authorities have identified six of the seven dead as: Katherine Goldstein, 64, of Highland Park; Irina McCarthy, 35, of Highland Park; Kevin McCarthy, 37, of Highland Park; Jacquelyn “Jacki” Sundheim, 63, of Highland Park; Nicolas Toledo-Zaragoza, 78, of Morelos, Mexico and Stephen Straus, 88, of Highland Park.

The Chicago White Sox consulted with Major League Baseball before deciding to play Monday's game. Sox closer Liam Hendriks called for gun reform before the game.

After six people were killed at a Fourth of July parade in Illinois, South Florida law enforcement says they are staying extra vigilant at holiday events.

Flights in and out of Miami-Dade County's airport and Broward County's airport are running smoothly and it's a test run for the summer surge.

A number of suburbs on Chicago’s North Shore, and elsewhere, have canceled their fireworks and other July 4 events in response to the mass shooting in Highland Park.

A number of suburbs on Chicago’s North Shore, and elsewhere, have canceled their fireworks and other July 4 events in response to the mass shooting in Highland Park.

Images show the chaotic aftermath of a shooting during a July 4 parade in Highland Park. At least six people are dead and 24 hospitalized.

The latest high-profile shooting in the United States happened on July Fourth, when a gunman opened fire on parade-goers in a Chicago suburb.

Local police officials confirmed witness reports that the gunman opened fire from a nearby rooftop, though they couldn't say which roof.

The number of U.S. flights being canceled is slowing down, but plenty of travelers are facing long delays as they try to get home from trips over the July Fourth holiday weekend.

As a hurricane specialist, it’s probably no surprise that summer is my favorite season.

Frankfurter-munching phenom Joey “Jaws” Chestnut has gobbled his way to a 15th win at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest.

The City of Margate is hosting a day of fun Monday for the Fourth of July, which began with a parade at 9 a.m.

Fourth of July has arrived, but if you forgot a few items for your barbecue, don’t fret. There are plenty of stores that remain open this holiday.

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue officials conducted sweeps of fireworks vendors ahead of the Fourth of July holiday to ensure they aren’t selling dangerous or improperly packaged fireworks.

Celebrating our country's independence on the Fourth of July will bring an added bonus this year.

The main union for Atlantic City casino workers has reached agreements on new contracts with four casinos, avoiding a threatened strike.

Ahead of the Fourth of July holiday, firefighters blew up watermelons in Davie Wednesday morning to demonstrate the dangers of fireworks, showing what could happen to parts of one’s body if they’re not handled properly.

With summer getting into full swing, that means activities such as barbecues, celebrations with fireworks, and of course, vacations.

New COVID-19 cases per day in the U.S. have doubled over the past three weeks, driven by the fast-spreading delta variant, lagging vaccination rates and Fourth of July gatherings.

If you’ve been scrolling around on social media this month, then you may have noticed that over the Fourth of July weekend, Facebook creator Mark Zuckerberg was riding on some sort of wakeboard on a lake with an American flag in tow.

A caller told a 911 dispatcher that Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks was about to go into convulsions after he was struck in the chest with an errant Fourth of July fireworks mortar blast at a Michigan home.

Many locals in Key West aren't overly concerned about Tropical Storm Elsa, though officials are urging them to be cautious.

South Floridians will experience a mostly dry Fourth of July before Tropical Storm Elsa begins to impact the area’s weather as early as Monday morning.

Happy Independence Day! Arguably the best day for fireworks is here.

Your drink of choice on the Fourth of July might be an ice-cold beer or the always-faithful White Claw, but in case you want to celebrate with a colorful cocktail, we’ve got a few recipes for you to add in some fun.

There is no better way to celebrate the red, white and blue than with red, white and blueberries, right?

With Independence Day on the horizon, there will be plenty of celebrations and fireworks. While it might be a party for you, it’s not so much for your pets.

The Fourth of July is right around the corner, and there is nothing better to do (or more American) than grilling up some meat and veggies while sipping on a cool beer or cocktail.

Fourth of July weekend is nearing, and Miami's Biscayne Bay will be packed with boaters and water enthusiasts — plus the tons of trash they typically leave behind.

While Covid-19 fears had local governments closing beaches in 2020, this year some fireworks shows will be back on, though there will be some of notable absences.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic had most of us on lockdown during Independence Day in 2020, it’s no wonder that experts predict Fourth of July travel to approach record levels in 2021.

Norwegian Cruise Line announced on Monday that they are asking federal authorities to allow U.S. cruises to resume in July. The Miami-based cruise line plans to require that all guests have completed the COVID-19 vaccine series no less than two weeks before departure.

WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden delivered his first primetime speech as commander-in-chief on Thursday evening from the East Room of the White House. Biden said all adult Americans will be eligible to get a vaccine no later than May 1st. I need you to get vaccinated when is your turn,” Biden said, adding Dr. Anthony Fauci has assured everyone that the vaccines are safe. Here are the next steps we’re taking to make that happen: — President Biden (@POTUS) March 12, 2021I will use every power I have and I will not relent until we beat this virus. — President Biden (@POTUS) March 12, 2021Related stories

HIALEAH, Fla. – There has been a higher demand for consumer fireworks in South Florida ahead of New Year’s Eve celebrations, but there is also a short supply. Patricia Taime owns the Fireworks Lady & Co., which operates seasonal firework sales tent locations throughout Miami-Dade and Broward counties. “We did extremely, extremely well,” Taime said about her sales as a consumer fireworks supplier. This is all to blame for the nationwide shortage of consumer fireworks, she said. Raul Caminero, who also profits from consumer fireworks sales, said there have been many complications during the pandemic.

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – Zoo Miami reopened to visitors Tuesday after being forced to re-close its doors on the Fourth of July. “We feel relieved and a bit elated,” Ron Magill, of Zoo Miami, said. But with the state now entering Phase 2 of its reopening, zoo officials decided to reopen most outdoor attractions, but not without changes. Zoo officials are also limiting the number of guests they let in each day. “As long as I think they’re taking precautions and safety, I think it’s a good thing,” Ophelia Gualtieri said.

And with more people buying their own fireworks, Fourth of July celebrations could be riskier this year. “The general public is buying more than ever before,” Steve Houser, president of the National Fireworks Association told the Associated Press. But not everyone is as alarmed by the increased interest in consumer fireworks. Fire departments and many sellers also urge people to have a sober “designated shooter,” said Houser of the National Fireworks Association. Some in the industry believe monthslong lockdowns during the pandemic explain the increased interest in blowing off steam with fireworks.

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. – Officials in Miami-Dade and Broward are closing down all public beaches for the Fourth of July holiday weekend as COVID-19 cases spike in Florida. We now see this virus is prevalent in this age group and we want to keep this down, Gimenez said. Fort Lauderdale’s Mayor Dean Trantalis confirmed that the beaches in his city will be closed for the Fourth of July weekend. The beach closures are due to the latest spike in both counties of COVID-19 cases, especially among a younger demographic. In Miami-Dade, Gimenez said he had to take action because he has seen that the trend in COVID-19 number rising after a holiday.

MIAMI – Officials are asking residents to watch the Fourth of July fireworks from their cars or their homes to avoid large crowds during the coronavirus pandemic. Broward CountyFORT LAUDERDALE: City officials are asking residents to watch the shows from outside of their homes. Miami-Dade CountyCoral Gables and Miami Beach canceled their fireworks shows. MIAMI BEACH: Virtual fireworks display paired with music by the New World Symphony: Starting at 9 p.m. on MBTV (Channels 660 on Atlantic Broadband or 99 on AT&T U-Verse) or the Miami Beach Facebook page. If your city is hosting a Fourth of July fireworks display and it is not in this list, e-mail the information to Share@Local10.com.

CNN image(KPTV) - PORTLAND, Oregon -- Its a busy couple days for animal shelters and hospitals, as they care for more sick and stray pets from the Fourth of July. This Fourth of July they cared for 87 animals Thursday alone, compared to their 61 patients on an average day. We checked in with shelters in the area who also had quite a few lost pets. And Multnomah County Animal Services took in 21. As for this weekend, Multnomah County Animal Services will be waiving impound and board fees through Sunday as long as the pet is picked up by Tuesday.

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. - A Hillsborough County, Florida deputy sheriff arrested a 35-year-old man on Fourth of July after being accused of pretending to be a law enforcement officer. Hastings told him "he was a law enforcement officer and his credentials were at the office." He told the deputy he could follow him back to the "station" so he could obtain and show him his credentials. Shortly after exiting on Branch Forbes, Hastings was stopped by a Hillsborough County deputy, where he was detained while they interviewed the off-duty deputy. No handcuffs or firearms were located in the vehicle," the Sheriff's Office said.

Two families are mourning the loss of their loved ones killed by fireworks on the Fourth of July. Copyright 2019 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.

HOMESTEAD, Fla. - Residents were shocked to find a black bear roaming around their neighborhood in Homestead early in the morning on the Fourth of July. Fernando Morales, the bear was spotted around 1:30 a.m. Thursday in the Oasis housing development. Responding officers reported that the bear was not aggressive and they tracked it as it wandered through the neighborhood, keeping their vehicles between themselves and the bear. Morales said the officers contacted residents who live near where the bear had been and asked neighborhood associations to send out email alerts. According to Morales, there have been several bear sightings overnight in Homestead, with the last sighting being reported around 4:30 a.m. Friday.

Residents were shocked to find a black bear roaming around their neighborhood in Homestead early in the morning on the Fourth of July. Copyright 2019 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.

A former Miami Hurricanes and current Miami Dolphins player was seriously injured in an early morning rollover crash on the Fourth of July. Copyright 2019 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.

MIAMI - A former Miami Hurricanes and current Miami Dolphins player was seriously injured in an early morning rollover crash on the Fourth of July. Defensive tackle Kendrick Norton was among those injured in Thursday's crash where the Dolphin Expressway meets the Palmetto Expressway. Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) July 4, 2019"We were made aware this morning of a serious car accident involving Kendrick Norton," the Dolphins said in a statement. Joel Auerbach/Getty Images Miami Hurricanes defensive tackle Kendrick Norton battles Bethune-Cookman's Phillip Norman during the third quarter, Sept. 5, 2015, at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Miami Hurricanes defensive tackle Kendrick Norton makes an air guitar out of Florida State quarterback James Blackman's leg after making a tackle during a 24-20 win against the Seminoles.

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Over the course of two years and 10 months, over 2,631 miles, he crossed the country on foot, running from California to Georgia. At age 95, the World War II veteran has decided to do it again. He's clocked 175 miles into his second coast-to-coast trek, which he began in March when he left from Georgia's St. Simons Island. He hopes to run 13 miles a week through grueling heat or freezing cold for as long as he can. As he runs, the Navy veteran is raising funds to sail a restored World War II tanker to Normandy for a D-Day anniversary, a feat that he says will cost millions.

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President Donald Trump promises the "show of a lifetime" ahead of Washington's Fourth of July celebrations, but his political opponents are calling it nothing more than a campaign rally. Copyright 2019 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.

Regardless, if fishing might be or already is on your to-do list this weekend and you don't have your fishing license for this year, we've got some good news: You can EASILY get it on your phone within minutes -- like, even if you're already on the waters with fishing pole in hand. The digital age makes life so convenient, doesn't it? Having said that, click or tap here to get started on your license. It will only take minutes and youll have your digital copy in hand. [Download from the Apple app store | Download from Google Play]Its worth noting that out-of-state fishing and hunting licenses are not valid in Florida.

Instead of watching fireworks, some Florida inmates will be cuddling dogs this Fourth of July. (CNN) - Instead of watching fireworks, some Florida inmates will be cuddling dogs this Fourth of July. Dogs often get frightened and anxious because of fireworks and other loud noises from July Fourth celebrations. So Brevard County designed a program to comfort the dogs as well as "help add purpose to the lives of inmates incarcerated at the Brevard County Jail." A 2007 study found that prisoners who participated in an animal program learned important values including patience and helping others.