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Boy named after Superman ran to get first aid kit in desperate bid to save his 'hero' mom killed in NYC July 4 drunk driving crash
A little boy named after the Man of Steel watched his mom get mowed down on the Fourth of July by an alleged drunk driver on the Lower East Side...
Fourth victim, 30, dies after being mowed down by accused drunk driver in July 4th NYC horror crash
Emily Ruiz, 40, died of her injuries five days after the horrific July 4 crash.
Fourth of July brawl involving Danny Trejo being investigated as a hate crime
A brawl involving actor Danny Trejo that broke out during a Fourth of July parade in Los Angeles is being investigated as a hate crime after the Hollywood star claimed...
Cheating at the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest is the 'wurst'
Contestant Nick Wehry, who participated in the July 4 competition on Coney Island, has been accused of pilfering empty plates from his fellow competitors, boosting his score from a respectable...
Accused drunk driver in July 4th horror crash held in protective custody: 'You're a freaking coward'
The self-proclaimed addict accused of plowing over 11 people in a horrific Fourth of July crash is being held in protective custody -- a decision that drew outrage from victims' loved...
Dem senator's staffers block reporter from asking him about Biden: ‘Did you have a nice 4th of July party?’
On the Pennsylvania campaign trail Thursday: A bit of the “Sleepy Joe” treatment for “Sleepin’ Bob” Casey.
Tobey Maguire's ex-wife slams rumors actor, 49, is dating 20-year-old model
Jennifer Meyer reportedly clapped back at an Instagram hater who claimed the "Spider-Man" star is "banging someone 3 years older than [their] daughter."
'Drunk' road-rage driver nearly runs herself over after yelling at motorist in viral video
A road-rage driver caught a dose of instant karma when she got out of her car to confront another motorist -- only to realize she forgot to engage her handbrake,...
Jennifer Lopez steps out in the Hamptons with Emme, pals after spending Fourth of July apart from Ben Affleck
Photographers caught the multi-hyphenate doing some retail therapy Saturday with one of her 16-year-old twins and a group of friends.
Texas shark attack victim who lost her calf tried to kick it thinking it was just a big fish
Tabatha Sullivent and her husband Cary were among the four people attacked when the lone shark started stalking swimmers in the shallow waters of South Padre Island, Texas in the...
July 4 fireworks set New Jersey forest fire that burned thousands of acres
Authorities say fireworks sparked a fast-moving forest fire that has consumed thousands of acres in southern New Jersey.
J.Lo goes for bike ride in the Hamptons while Ben Affleck remains in LA as divorce rumors swirl
Lopez's vocal coach Stevie Mackey shared a photo on Instagram of the pair sitting on matching bikes in front of a picturesque summerhouse on a gravel road.
Fatal NYC victim of suspected DWI holiday horror wreck dreamt she was hit by truck: family
The third fatal victim of a drunk driver who barreled into a July 4 celebration on the Lower East Side was a disabled woman who told her mom she felt...
Dad dies from gruesome head injury after huge 4th of July firework explodes in his hand
Earl Lory, 34, had picked up the footlong mortar that failed to detonate when it suddenly blew up. Neighbors reportedly found human remains on their property from the blast.
Signature 4th of July car launch celebrates 20th year in Alaska
Thousands of Alaskans celebrated July 4th with their signature car launch, where over a dozen automobiles are thrown off a cliff on a remote hillside.
Just wait until hot dog contest adds absurdities from mainstream sports coverage
Hold the pickles, hold the lettuce!
Family reveals heart-wrenching final moments before 'showboating' dad died after putting lit firework on his head
The family of a South Carolina man killed when a firework exploded on his head said they are "traumatized," as video emerged of the victim dancing before the incident.
Tobey Maguire, 49, sparks dating rumors with model Lily Chee, 20, at Michael Rubin's white party
The pair was photographed exiting the star-studded shindig together. The "Spider-Man" star appeared to have his hand near the model's lower back to guide her out.
Danny Trejo claims xenophobia behind ‘targeted’ attack that led to Fourth of July parade fistfight
"I'm just sad that there's still people like from the '50s and '60s that still feel the same way," the "Machete" star said.
Iconic actor breaks silence after he's 'targeted' in water balloon attack, chaotic parade brawl: 'That's when I panicked'
"I'm so sad, by the way I behaved, so sad that grown men have to throw water balloons to enjoy a day," Trejo told the outlet.