Americans celebrated 250 years of independence this Fourth of July, although severe weather put a damper on the proceedings in several parts of the country. At least 51 people were treated for heat-related illnesses during the "Salute to America" events on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, according to federal officials. The National.
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Americans celebrated 250 years of independence this Fourth of July, although severe weather put a damper on the proceedings in several parts of the country. At least 51 people were treated for heat-related illnesses during the "Salute to America" events on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, according to federal officials. The National.
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