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Holiday fireworks accidents kill 5 workers
OCRACOKE, N.C. - Five people working on Independence Day fireworks shows were killed by explosions, four of them by a single blast that rocked this remote village on the Outer Banks.
Nations:U.S. Source:(AP)
2009-07-06
US celebrates Independence Day
WASHINGTON (AFP) - Fireworks lit up the skies across the United States, as Americans commemorated the nation's 233rd anniversary with barbecues, live music and other festivities.
Nations:U.S. Iraq People:Barack Obama Joseph Biden Sheryl Crow Activities:Obama Admin. Source:(AFP)
2009-07-05
Bush urges Americans to be proud of country
WASHINGTON (AFP) - US President George W. Bush on Saturday urged Americans to be proud of their country and hailed the role played by the US military in various parts of the world.
Nations:Afghanistan People:George W. Bush Source:(AFP)
2008-07-05
Troops in Iraq celebrate Fourth by reenlisting
BAGHDAD--The U.S. military in Iraq celebrated the Fourth of July with what it billed as "the largest reenlistment ceremony ever held," and 1,215 soldiers, Marines, sailors and airmen raised their hands and re-pledged allegiance to America.
Nations:Iraq People:David Petraeus Source:(McClatchy)
2008-07-05
Gas prices hit another high for holiday weekend
NEW YORK - Fireworks aren't the only thing skyrocketing on this Fourth of July. The price of gas has hit another all-time high.
Nations:U.S. Activities:2008 Global Oil Crisis Source:(AP)
2008-07-04
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