Americans have lots worth celebrating this Independence Day, even with polarized politics

Our histories are entwined, and so are our problems — including our vulnerability to self-sabotaging ideology

Catch up on the stories we’re following today.

As the U.S. marks July Fourth, meet some Americans who still believe in the promise of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

Catch up on the stories we’re following today.

In his July 4th speech of 1918, Churchill traced the origin of political liberty and limited government to Britain's Magna Carta

Americans have lots worth celebrating this Independence Day, even with polarized politics

Carney noted the two countries “enduring friendship” that has included fighting side by side and journeying to the dark side of the moon.