How We Celebrated July 4th 40 Years Ago

ZeekRewards Founder Heads to Trial Over $900 Million Scam
Paul Burks, a veteran of the multi-level marketing business, is going on trial on federal charges related to what government investigators called a $900 million scam that bilked 1 million people across the United States and abroad

Alcohol a Factor in Detroit-Area Crash, Big Gas Explosion
Police say alcohol was a factor in a crash that caused a natural gas explosion in the middle of the night in suburban Detroit

Board: No Dogs Allowed on Phoenix Trails in Blazing Heat
A new rule that bans dogs at Phoenix trailheads when the temperature hits 100 degrees has taken effect

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Founder Jack Taylor Dies at 94; Wealth Estimated at $5.3 Billion
Enterprise Rent-A-Car founder Jack Taylor dies at 94; wealth estimated at $5.3 billion

LGBT Gun Group Membership Spikes After Florida Shooting
Memberships have more than doubled in a national LGBT pro-gun rights organization since a gunman opened fire at a gay nightclub in Florida, killing 49 people

Enterprise Founder Jack Taylor Dies at 94
Jack Taylor, founder of Enterprise Holdings, the parent company of Enterprise Rent-A-Car, has died

Wildfires Trigger More Evacuations in the West
Fast-moving wildfires fanned by winds and high temperatures are threatening thousands of homes in California

Full Episode: GMA 07/02/16: ABC News’ Ron Claiborne Celebrates 30 Years On the Job
20 Hostages Killing in Bangladesh Restaurant Standoff; ‘Serial’ Podcast Convicted Killer ‘Not Convicted Anymore’

Watch: Gas Explosion Near Detroit, Michigan
An explosion in the community of Melvindale caught the attention of social media users.

Gun Shop Cancels Raffle of AR-15 Rifle for Orlando Victims
A suburban Chicago gun shop has canceled a raffle of a semi-automatic rifle to benefit victims of the Orlando, Florida, nightclub shooting

The Latest: Northern California Blaze Now 5 Square Miles
A wildfire in Northern California threatening 2,600 structures in the Sierra foothills grew to more than five square miles Saturday

6-Vehicle Crash on Connecticut Interstate; 1 Seriously Hurt
State police say a six-vehicle crash on Interstate 95 in Connecticut included at least one tractor trailer and has left one person with life-threatening injuries

Florida Authorities Say 4 Dead, 24 Injured in Florida Crash
The Florida Highway Patrol says four people were killed and 24 were injured when a bus and tractor trailer collided on a highway in the Panhandle

Wal-Mart Heiress’ Latest Price Cut? Her Luxury Texas Ranches
Wal-Mart heiress Alice Walton is rolling back prices _ not in stores, but on two luxury Texas ranches the billionaire has struggled to sell

Activists Troubled by Houston’s History of Police Shootings
Activists and attorneys are drawing attention to what they say is a decade-long history of nearly every officer-involved shooting by Houston police being deemed justified by the agency and grand juries

Plane Lands on Minnesota Interstate
Authorities are investigating why a small plane landed on a busy interstate just north of Minnesota’s Twin Cities

BB Gun-Wielding Boy Stops Vehicle Traffic Near Airport
A boy wielding a BB gun while playing in a park by a North Dakota runway caused police to stop vehicle traffic near the airport

Full Episode: Nightline 07/01/16: Man Who Faced 55 Years in Prison for Nonviolent Drug Bust Gets Early Release
Why Aubrey Plaza’s Women’s Basketball League Is Actually a Big Deal; Viral National Anthem Singer Explains Impromptu Performance

Dry Weather Bringing People, Bears Together in New England
Dry weather is bringing humans into more contact with black bears in New England

No Buyers for Home of Founding Father, TV Ancestor Bartlett
Home of Declaration of Independence signer Josiah Bartlett (ancestor to TV’s Jed) fails to find a buyer

The Latest: 4 Children Stabbed in Memphis; Mother in Custody
A news report says that the mother of four children who authorities say were fatally stabbed in a suburban Memphis apartment complex has been charged in their deaths

Despite Ruling, Pennsylvania Towns Might Go Slow on Gun Laws
Dozens of Pennsylvania municipalities repealed their gun ordinances last year in response to a new state law that made it easier for groups like the National Rifle Association to challenge them in court

Honoring 2 Sisters’ Cross-Country 1916 Motorcycle Trek
A century ago, when most roads in the United States weren’t paved, two intrepid sisters from Brooklyn embarked on a remarkable journey _ a 4,000-mile trek across the country on motorcycles

Families of Victims File Lawsuit Against School Shooter
Three students and their families are suing the family of the teenager who opened fire in an Ohio school cafeteria

Connecticut Teacher Resigns After Gun Possession Charge
A middle school teacher in Newtown, Connecticut, who was accused of carrying a loaded pistol in a holster inside the school has resigned

Full Episode: 20/20 07/01/16: A Dangerous Intersection
An encounter in traffic during a driving lesson leads to a shootout and the death of Tammy Meyers.

Report: Albuquerque Police Failed in Use-of-Force Reviews
A federal monitor says the Albuquerque Police Department has struggled to adequately review use-of-force cases, while the SWAT units are doing a better job of de-escalating stand-offs and other high-stress situations

Quotations in the News
Quotations in the News

Full Episode: World News 07/01/16: Brutal Weather Across the Nation Ahead of Holiday Weekend
Gunman Hold at Least 20 Hostages in Bangladesh Cafe; Assistant Principal Catches Fire With Her Rendition of the National Anthem.

The Latest: Authorities ID Man Shot by Officer in Wisconsin
Officials have released the name of a man was fatally shot by a police officer in Madison, Wisconsin, after police say he advanced toward the officer with a pitchfork

Today in History
Today in History

No Jackpot Winner in $415 Million Mega Millions Drawing
The winning numbers will be drawn Friday at 11 p.m. Eastern time.

Taj Mahal Strike Enters 2nd Day Over Health Care, Pensions
As a strike at the Trump Taj Mahal enters its second day, a top manager for owner Carl Icahn says Atlantic City’s main casino workers’ union appears “hell-bent” on trying to shut down the casino

4 Children Fatally Stabbed in Memphis; Mother in Custody
The mother of four young children who were stabbed to death in a gated apartment complex in Tennessee is being held for questioning, but authorities have not charged her with a crime

California’s Tough Gun Laws Are Getting Stricter
California’s gun laws are getting even more stringent

North Carolina Lawmakers Leave LGBT Law Largely Intact
A law limiting protections for LGBT people was left largely intact Friday by North Carolina lawmakers who chose only to make a minor revision to the wide-ranging measure

No Mega Millions Jackpot Winner; Draw Now Jumps to $449 Million
No one has won a Mega Millions jackpot since March 8.

Keillor Hosts His Last ‘Companion’ in Hollywood Bowl
Some 18,000 fans at the Hollywood Bowl will be transported to Lake Wobegon, Minnesota, Friday night as writer and humorist Garrison Keillor hosts his final episode of the old-style variety show “A Prairie Home Companion” after 42 years on public radio

Texas Couple Indicted in Slaying of Woman’s Daughter
A Texas couple has been indicted on capital murder charges in the February death of the woman’s 18-year-old daughter

North Carolina Legislators Largely Leave LGBT Law Intact but Change Workplace Lawsuit Provision
North Carolina legislators largely leave LGBT law intact but change workplace lawsuit provision

The Latest: North Carolina LGBT Law Left Largely Intact
The North Carolina General Assembly has largely left intact a law limiting protections for LGBT people

Watch: NYPD K9s: ‘The Last Line of Defense’
NYPD canines trained to sniff out explosives in crowds, preventing potential suicide bombers.

Orangutan Escapes Enclosure at Busch Garden Tampa
Parts of Busch Gardens Tampa were evacuated and closed off after an orangutan escaped its enclosure

Cowboy Who Rode Horse Over Bridge Denies Cruelty Charges
An 80-year-old man who gained fame riding horses around the country saying he’s a cowboy helping hungry children has pleaded not guilty to animal cruelty charges in New York City

Mexican Man on Texas Death Row Loses Federal Appeal
A federal appeals court has rejected an appeal from a Mexican man on Texas’ death row for the slayings of his wife and two children at their Rio Grande Valley home more than 24 years ago

No Charges Planned for Mom Who Whipped Burglary Suspect Sons
A Louisiana district attorney says he has no intention of charging a 30-year-old mother arrested for whipping her three boys after she found out they had burglarized a neighbor’s house

UN Chief: Fight Extremism With Education, Social Media
UN chief say the nature of terrorism, including the increased radicalization of individuals through social media, has changed over the last decade and violent extremism can only be eradicated by including preventive measures