Fourth Of July

Longtime Hot Dog Eating Contest Champion Dethroned By Younger Rival
"He made me hungry," the defending champion said about the new winner.

Here's A Bunch Of Mannequins Being Blown Up By Fireworks For Your 4th Of July
This is what America is all about.

18 People You Don't Want To Be On The Fourth Of July
All caused by that one guy... A Vine story by BuzzFeed BFF starring Matt Bellassai.

How Should You Celebrate This Fourth Of July?
USA! USA! USA!

41 'Murican Things All American Bros Love
America the Bro-tiful.

New York Bolsters Counterterror Response For July 4 Fireworks Show
NYPD Deputy Commissioner of Counterterrorism John Miller added on Wednesday that despite the precautions, there is no credible threat against Fourth of July celebrations.

17 No-Bake Treats To Make This 4th Of July
No oven? No problem.

21 Signs You're Not A Summer Person
*Desperately averts eyes from the sun*

West Virginia Mom Was Turned Into "Jihad Barbie" Meme After Posing With A Gun On The Fourth Of July
And now, everyone on the internet is sending her death threats.

Celebrities Flocked To Taylor Swift's House For The Most Enviable Fourth Of July Ever
Guess my invite got lost in the mail.

This Is How Americans Celebrated The 4th Of July This Year
Happy birthday, America.

15 Service Members Reading To Their Children From Overseas
The "United Through Reading" program helps military families keep in touch through reading aloud.

15 Active-Duty Service Members Become American Citizens At The White House
"Together, all of you remind us that America is and always has been a nation of immigrants," President Obama said.

Watch Joey Chestnut Propose On Live TV Before Winning 8th Hot Dog-Eating Contest
"Jaws" is getting hitched.

Hurricane Arthur Weakens After Hitting North Carolina, Heads Up East Coast
Tropical storm warnings were discontinued for the Virginia coast and the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay. The warnings remain in effect for Nantucket and the Cape Cod in Massachusetts. No deaths or serious injuries have been reported.

31 Last-Minute Fourth Of July Entertaining Hacks
Stars and stripes and everything nice.

How To Make A Fourth Of July Flag Cake
USA! USA!

23 Hilarious Fourth Of July Pinterest Fails
Red, white and yep, you blew it.

A Guide To Your Perfect Anti-4th Of July
Not feeling the 'Murican spirit? Here are some ways to spend the day without having to hear "You're a Grand Old Flag" on repeat.

50 Big Ol' Hunks Of Meat You Should Grill To Celebrate America
For the bold, the proud, and the cooks who have a lot of mouths to feed. (Reminder: Happy animals raised and slaughtered in an environmentally conscious way will make for the best tasting BBQ.)

Nearly Half Of All Americans Will Buy Fireworks For The Fourth Of July
It's almost the Fourth of July, and that means fireworks. Some figures on the nearly $1 billion fireworks industry.

11 Last-Minute Fourth Of July DIY Projects For The Whole Family
It's officially time to get everyone into the red, white, and blue spirit.

How To Decorate For The Cutest 4th Of July Party Ever
It's almost time to break out the stars and stripes! These ridiculously easy decorations will jazz up any Independence Day party.

21 Red, White & Blue Desserts To Eat With Pride
Honor America the right way this 4th Of July: with mountains of fruit and shining seas of heavy cream.

Romney Marches In The "Most Patriotic" Fourth Of July Parade In The Universe
In Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, Americana and politics on display. "I love our flag.... I always win."

How Awesome And Patriotic Are You Looking Right Now?
The Fourth of July is about, above all else, letting everyone know how awesome America is. Use our pix mixer to deck yourself out in totally sweet Independence Day swag!