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PHOTOS: 2017 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest

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PHOTOS: 2017 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest

Independence Day Freebies: Fireworks displays, parades and birthday cake

Independence Day Freebies: Fireworks displays, parades and birthday cake

Star-Spangled Banner and July 4 trivia; can DC visitors ace them?

Star-Spangled Banner and July 4 trivia; can DC visitors ace them?

As rockets’ red glare fills the sky, doctors brace for fireworks injuries

As rockets’ red glare fills the sky, doctors brace for fireworks injuries

Blues Brothers, Four Tops prep for ‘A Capitol Fourth’

Blues Brothers, Four Tops prep for ‘A Capitol Fourth’

DC’s July 4 rundown: Scheduled events, road closures around the Mall

DC’s July 4 rundown: Scheduled events, road closures around the Mall

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At the National Mall this holiday? Get real time public safety alerts

At the National Mall this holiday? Get real time public safety alerts

An oasis on the National Mall? Children’s garden reopens

An oasis on the National Mall? Children’s garden reopens

This Fourth of July sale benefits veterans and saves you 25 percent

This Fourth of July sale benefits veterans and saves you 25 percent

As July Fourth approaches, Americans debate democracy’s fate

As July Fourth approaches, Americans debate democracy’s fate

Most patriotic movies for July 4

Most patriotic movies for July 4

Pets best left at home during Fourth of July fireworks

Pets best left at home during Fourth of July fireworks

Recipes for your Fourth

Recipes for your Fourth

All-American wines for the Fourth

All-American wines for the Fourth

Planning a July 4 crab feast? Here’s how much you’ll shell out

Planning a July 4 crab feast? Here’s how much you’ll shell out

Chill, cook, separate, clean: How to keep food safe at your holiday picnic

Chill, cook, separate, clean: How to keep food safe at your holiday picnic

Law enforcement prepares for July 4 events on National Mall

Law enforcement prepares for July 4 events on National Mall

What’s all the buzz about? Hive lands at the National Building Museum

What’s all the buzz about? Hive lands at the National Building Museum

Local cops to watch crowded roads during July 4 weekend

Local cops to watch crowded roads during July 4 weekend

What are the fireworks laws in DC, Maryland and Virginia?

What are the fireworks laws in DC, Maryland and Virginia?

Best places to watch DC fireworks on Fourth of July (Map)

Best places to watch DC fireworks on Fourth of July (Map)

‘One people’: Story behind the Declaration of Independence

‘One people’: Story behind the Declaration of Independence

Ways to stay safe with July 4th fireworks

Ways to stay safe with July 4th fireworks

Fairfax Co. cracks down on illegal fireworks as July 4 holiday nears

Fairfax Co. cracks down on illegal fireworks as July 4 holiday nears

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