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dozens of immigrants made the trek to thomas jefferson's home to mark america's 235th birthday and become u.s. citizens. 77 people from 44 different countries were sworn in at the annual naturalization ceremony, making them america's newest citizens and a welcome addition. i'm lynn berry and this is early today, just your first stop of the day, today, on your nbc station. >>> do not adjust your television. one animal does kind of look like an optical illusion. take a look at this very rare donkra. a cross between a donkey and a zebra. a zoo in china has a lot of folks scratching their heads by showing off the crossbreed. with its size and head similar to a donkey and legs striped like a zeep zebra. mom is taking him in as one of her own. >>> next is a sing-along that was a true group effort. 20,000 performers belted out some serious notes at a song festival in astonia. the mass choir brought in over 100,000 people, 8% of the small country's population to watch. everyone was welcomed to join in. the youngest participant was 5 years old. the oldest was 80. >>> here's a man who not only defi

dozens of immigrants made the trek to thomas jefferson's home to mark america's 235th birthday and become u.s. citizens. 77 people from 44 different countries were sworn in at the annual naturalization ceremony, making them america's newest citizens and a welcome addition. always great to see that on the fourth of july. you think of traditional fireworks and everything like that, but that's always a good way to remember what it's all about. >> i always like to see regular americans take the test and see how many of those questions they -- >> that we're not going to do here this morning. we are not going to do that here this morning. i'm lynn berry, and this is "early today," just your first stop of the day today on your nbc station. >>> right now back to work after a night full of oohs and aahs in the nation's capital. >> that was last night. this is this morning, very early this morning, skies are clear of fireworks this morning. we'll find out about the weather in just a minute. good morning. i'm joe krebs. >> and i'm aaron gilchrist. eun yang has the day off. welcome to "news 4 today."

already assembled here this morning i love the fact yes, you can go ahead and scream, happy birthday americat of them are dressed if red, white and blue and ready to celebrate all day long of course like i said they have come to the right place there are many festivities planned throughout the day as you already mentioned the host himself is indeed here good morning to you general washington. >> good morning my dear i am a farmer it is actually good day i have been up before the sun. >> me too i have been up before the sun too i am glad other people do just the same july 4th is a special day. >> a very special day a day we soldiers remember a hard fought victory but it is a victory of a nation as well that has stood as a beacon light for all freedom loving people everywhere. speaking of the army my dear we have an inspection on our hands. >> we have work to do. >> it is true. >> you are inspecting the troops. >> it is true. usually, a subordinate officer but it is my great honor to engage in this inspection. >> what are you looking for? >> everything should be in place and in order in accord

we are celebrating america's birthday on this 4th of july.ng better than being on the curb here. starts early. on to liberty. always a great start to your 4th of july. >>> more than just physical recovery that has to take place. they have to recover physically, emotionally and socially with their families. >> we honor the men and women who make the ultimate sacrifice. a push to make sure their homecoming and recovery is successful. americans are celebrating with parades, picnics, fireworks. us service members overseas also held events. in some parts of the united states fireworksvise been cancelled over concerns they could spark wildfires. >> reporter: happy 235th birthday america. all across the nation americans celebrated the 4th of july with parades, picnics and pyrotechnics. in the nation's capitol thousands lined up along the national mall. for some the celebration got underway early. gat lanburg, tennessee boasts of having the nation's first 4th of july parade

. >> reporter: happy 235th birthday, america.ss the nation americans celebrated the fourth of july with parades, picnics and pyrotechnics. in the nation's capital, thousands lined up along the national mall. at the white house president obama and the first lady hosted a backyard barbecue for u.s. service members and their families. >> this day is possible because of your service. and so i think it's only appropriate that we give you a chance to celebrate it together, as well. >> reporter: the annual macy's fireworks lit up the skies over new york city. dry, hot conditions have led to a ban on fireworks in parts of arizona, alabama, florida and nearly all of texas. as wildfires continue to burn in new mexico, the governor is practically begging residents. >> please do not purchase, do not sell and do not use fireworks. >> reporter: in afghanistan, u.s. service members celebrated america's birthday with cake. >> it's an honor to serve our country. >> reporter: and, of course, it wouldn't be fourth of july without hamburgers and hot

>>> happy birthday, america. across the country fire works light up the skies in honor of our nation's independence. >>> waiting for a verdict. jurors begin deliberating in the casey anthony murder trial. >>> and a not so great escape. a unique break-out attempt by a prisoner in mexico. something you'd have to see to believe. good morning, everybody. i'm lynn berry. those stories and more are straight ahead. this is "first look" on msnbc. >>> we begin this morninging with day to remember. from coast to coast american s celebrated a traditional independence day this year from fourth of july picnics and parades to incredible pyrotechnics displays. >> reporter: dazzling fireworks light up the sky in the nation's capital. president obama and the first lady took time on our country's birthday to thank members of the u.s. military. >> together you are standing with all of those around the world who are reaching for the same freedoms and the same liberties that we celebrate today. >> reporter: it was a day of celebratio

>>> happy birthday, america. fireworks light the sky as the nation celebrates independence day. but with the holiday over, it's now back to work for the senate. trying to cut a deal on the debt limit with the deadline less than a month away. >>> and missing fishermen. the search goes on for seven americans missing since their boat sank sunday in mexico. officials say there is still boat sank sunday in mexico. officials say there is still hope. captioning funded by cbs >>> good morning, everybody, and thanks for joining us, i'm betty nguyen. it was indeed a glorious fourth. americans coast to coast celebrated the nation's 235th birthday with parades, barbecues, and, of course, fireworks. here in new york, it was the annual extravaganza over the hudson river. in chicago, thousands turned out to watch at navy pier on lake michigan. in houston, music and fireworks at the freedom over texas show. and in los angeles, a stunning display at cbs studio city. >>> in washington this morning, we can expect fireworks of another kind, as senate republicans and democrats return to work on a de

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happy birthday america, let's party. 64, 86 and 85, those are the morning, lunch and dinner temperatures's more humid than yesterday's day start. don, take it away. >>> here's sharon with traffic control. >>> hi, don, good morning. no hassles out there. speeds are looking very nice. we don't have any delays or incidents. keep in mind, between 10:30 and 6:30 around the road, you can see low flying aircraft. that's for a nasa air quality test. they'll be going on pretty much all day. taking a live look at the westside of the beltway, looking at old court road. we don't have problems to report there. no problems in and out with the acception of sun glare. this is brought to you by your toyota dealer. buy right the first time and you'll save more in the long run. >> at the top of the news this half hour, a billion dollars worth of punishments. this is a gasoline leak from five years ago. here's mike schuh with details. >> reporter: the jury says that exxon leaked and committed fraud and turned it into a $1.5 billion judgment. >> this is the way that the system should work. >> reporter: the d

. >> happy birthday america. >> reporter: these parades are pretty expensive to produce. this one in town will cost $30,000. luckily it'll all be paid for with donations and sponsors. >>> we will take a look at more of the celebrations here and around the country in just a bit. >>> seems like some americans aren't exactly sure what exactly we are celebrating. there's a new poll that says only 86% of people know what 4th of july is. >> haven't they seen the musical? >> on the spirit of 76, right. 235 years ago, only 1/3 of people younger people actually knew that the u.s. broke away from great britain. >> oh, no. >> who else would it have been? >> spain. >> if you celebrate the nation's birthday, right here on wjz tonight. join us for the fireworks spectacular. we'll have a wrap up of the fire work shows in our area. hopefully the fire work shows will get off the ground even though we have some storms out there. >> we have some out there. continue with your plans and we'll continue to check in with the radar and hope for the best. >> do not be alarmed yet. >> no, because n

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happy birthday, america. these parades are expensive. this was $30,000, luckily, paid for through donations and sponsors. >>> all right, derek, thank you so much. as part of the continuing communitiy commitment, wjz-13 is a proud sponsor of the port's america, chesapeake fireworks show. that starts at 9:30. we have a list of all of the fireworks on wjz.com. >>> on run for five decades. finally, an arrest in the murder of. a 7-year-old girl. you'll hear from the suspect's shocked family members. >> on this 4th of july, a maryland tradition continues. >>> i pledge allegiance, to the flag >> reporter: the story is coming up on wjz. >>> how early should toddlers be talking. there's a new study that puts your mind at easy. also, it's a hot, humid day. we could have storms on the way. [ female announcer ] keurig brews more than just hot coffee. choose. brew. enjoy. keurig. i am playing with my friends. hey, mrs. d... joseph? sarah! it's mommy's turn now. let's go. [ male announcer ] the average home has over four internet-connected devices. we

. >>> happy birthday america, monday is independence day celebrations, fireworks planned for communitiesge and small but with the recent rash of wild fires across the dry south and west many cities are banning fireworks be patriotic and be safe. >> harry reed canceling the july 4th recess to lawmakers can focus on stalled plans forcing senators to go to work. >>> they will discuss the economy and jobs on monday on twitter. >>> dalai lama will visit washington dc for the largest gathering for world peace in history. >> sheila bear comes to the end of her 5 year team as fdic. >>> nasa atlanta will make its final launch friday. >> finally the duke and duchess of cambridge, william and katherine will arrive in california friday it is part of a longer trip beginning in canada and the first official over sees trip they have made as husband and wife. >>> well, already a big box office hit now talking possible record breaking movie, kevin mccarthy talks to one of the new stars of transformers dark of the moon. that interview when we come back  >>> the latest transforme

>> happy belated birthday america. casey anthony is found not guilty of murdering her daughter, caylee. and iceland debates a law that would make it illegal to buy cigarettes without a doctor's prescription. and finally, full team coverage of the drunk puppy buying epidemic raging through manhattan -- i'm told, we will not have full team coverage of this story. it will be the usual panel talking about it. >> happy birthday to huey lewis, greg. >> that's news to me. >> i am glad the heart of rock 'n roll is still beating. >> that's the power of love. >> don't do me like that. >> i'm stuck with you. >> love the one you're with. >> go away, strange man. let's welcome our guests. she's the va-va-voom of the courtroom. i'm here with criminal defense attorney, remi spencer. what a delight. he's hilarious, smart and handsome. but enough about dane cook. here's jesse joyce. he spent the fourth drinking a fifth, my repulsive sidekick. she's so sharp, she gives paper a judith miller cut. she's fox news contributor judith miller.

. >> hundreds of thousands will pack the national mall to celebrate america's 235th birthday the capital4th concert gets going 8:00 p.m. tonight fireworks starting just after 9:00 p.m. metro running from 7:00 a.m. to midnight you are strongly encouraged to use it to get downtown however the smithsonian stop will be closed until after the fireworks. >>> 235, that is old i remember the buy centennial. >> yeah,. >>> tall ships and concert on the mall, that is when they used to have rock bands and pop groups. >> right that was very fun. >> those were the days. >> okay. >> what is going on? >> i am about to choke. >> okay. >> exactly. let's get right to -- i want to mention the storm we had yesterday and pretty good rain. yes, heavy rain regan national, close to an inch of rain, 9/10ths of an inch. and we needed the rain, didn't need it all that quickly but needed some rain across the area, things were drying out possibility gain today, a few more rain showers and maybe a few thunderstorms i don't think they will be as numerous as yesterday that said, we are still in this rather unstable atmo

. >> the inner harbor is the place to be tonight in baltimore to celebrate america's to hundred 35th birthday. the fireworks show begins in four hours, but for most of the afternoon, the harbor had hosted a pretty good crowd here. down around the corner to the left, the national guard band is playing. crews have been preparing for the big show all weekend. 1400 fireworks shells are set of right now on barges. producers of the show to tell us they will last about 18 minutes tonight. the bottom line for today is having a fine relaxing time with friends and family to celebrate a day off and to celebrate our freedoms. >> i served in the army for five years. this is a day to remember that we are all patriots. >> the fireworks show begins at 9:30 tonight. if there is some severe weather, they will cancel the show and try again tomorrow night at 9:30. our fingers are crossed. >> for a list of all the fourth of july events around md., go to wbaltv.com. >> americans took this day to celebrate freedom in very different ways. >> july 4 at the beach, is there any better way to celebrate america's birthda

happy birthday, america. let's take a look. the sounds of the holiday fireworks bursting in air. our nation's celebrations. we're under way. many more to come. of course, good morning, america. george and robin enjoying their fourth of july. wherever they may be. i'm josh elliott. alongside elizabeth vargas. >> it's great to be here. i love the red, white and blue hats.'s great to be here. we're going to have this this morning a full look at all of the ways our nation celebrates this fourth of july and the celebrations that are going north of on our border n canada, where william and kate are doing their first official royvisit a royal couple. apparently, folks are very excited to see her, more s so tn him. he's extremely happy with that. not at all threatened. >> we want this t be the very best fourth of july. i have one word -- pie. really, really good pie. how can you beat pie? >> we're going to find all different ways to severmake sev different piece. and the best summer books. at any rate, we're going to check for the morning headlines with bianna golodryga. >> reporter: >> g

. >> happy birthday, america. >> woodruff: both former massachusetts governor mitt romney and formerrç john huntsman were in amherst, new hampshire, at a july 4th parade trying to connect with voters. minnesota congresswoman michele bachmann was at a clear lake, iowa, parade today as was former house speaker newt gingrich, while former senator rick santorum headed to two similar events in that state. and former godfather's pizza c.e.o. herman cain who was in iowa yesterday is starting his holiday off at independence hall in philadelphia, later traveling to new hampshire. >> ifill: still to come on the "newshour": those campaigningç presidential hopefuls launch their money race; both n.b.a. and n.f.l. players now locked out; healthier choices in school cafeterias; women journalists at risk around the world and singer songwriter josh ritter on his debut novel. but first, the other news of the day. here's hari sreenivasan. >> sreenivasan: a major clean-up effort was underway today in montana, after an oil spill spewed up to 42,000 gallons into the yellowstone river. the exxon mobil pip

happy 235th birthday, america.elebrated the fourth of july th parades, picnicic and pyrotechnics. in the nation's capital, thousands lined up along the national mall. at the white house, president obama and the first lady hosted a backyard barbecue for u.s. service members and their families. >> this day is possible because of your service. and so i think it's only appropriate that we give you a chance to celebrate it together as well. >> reporter: the annual macy's fireworks lit up the skies over new york city. dry, hot conditions have led to a ban on fireworks in parts of arizona, alabama, florida, and nearly all of texas. as wildfires continue to bn in new mexico, the governor is practically begging residents. >> please do not purchase, do not sell, and do not use fireworks. >> reporter: in afghanistan, u.s. service members celebrated america's birthday with cake. and of course it wouldn't be fourth of july without hamburgers and hot dogs on the grill. in new york, some people went a little overboard. competitiv

>> to celebrate america's birthday. >> we saw all the army reserve and stuff on the truck. he was yelling thank you, thank you. >> a big festival that included food, games and activities. >> folks lined to see the streets to see this independence day parade. 170 floats and 2500 participates. the parade kraut rout is the second longest in the nation, 3 miles. >>> some residents started the fourth of july with flapjacks. a pancake breakfast but on by on organization that promotes community events. it was followed by a flag raising ceremony and a concert. >>> thousands spent the fourth of july outside today. besides the parades there was plenty of music, pick nicks, bbqs, boat rides and street tefestivals and there are a number of fireworks displays tonight. we have a map of all of them on our website, www.ktvu.com, just click on the weekend extra tab. >> fire sparked by fireworks. it burned 5 acres before firefighters put it out. officials say it was started by illegal fireworks. >>> coming up in 10 minutes, the steps being taken to make sure the celebrations don't end with m

how are you going to celebrate america's birthday today? well, i'll tell you, there is no greater privilege for a chief magistrate of the nation than to engage in discourse with the fellow citizens. i hope to meet all of our guests here today and we also, if truth be told, have a variety of things. we will be swearing in 100 new u.s. citizens and we will be engaged in all manner of military evolution, we shall be involved in daytime illuminations. pyrotechnics, it's called. >> wonders never cease where this country is headed. >> it's remarkable, my dear. >> reporter: and as you're reflecting on mark's birth day, what goes through your mind? you have given so much to make it happen? i will tell you that it was in essence a miracle. truth be told at the time we declare our american independence, we're the only nation on earth that is not under the control of kings and queens, lords, ladies, sheika, maha rages, men and women of absolute power. we create a nation of laws. and that empowers people. and how do you hope the people celebrate? for m

everyone agreed it was a great day to celebrate america's birthday. >> everybody is looking for a spark in life and the fireworks just does it for you. every time you look at them, you see freedom and sparks that you want in life, you know? >> san francisco's waterfront is one of the few places lest in the bay area where you can still enjoy a big fireworks show. several bay area cities have recently cancelled their shows due to balance cutbacks. >>> the city 6 oakland is fating criticism for what some are calling 5 budget trick. it involves selling the henry j. kaiser convention center. the former auditorium next to lake merritt has been empty for years. the city is selling the building to the city's redevelopment agency for $28 million. city officials say the move will help deal with a $58 million budget shortfall. you are 1 but critics say it's just a smoke in mirrors move. it won't sav the long problems -- it won't is solve the long problems. >>> the sidewalk was crowded on the bridge. passengers and bikers had to share. they plan to keep the area closed for three months. there are p

. >> reporter: in afghanistan us service members celebrated america's birthday with cake. >> it is an honor to serve our country. >> reporter: it wouldn't be 4th of july without hamburgers and hot dogs on the grill. in new york some people went a little overboard. joey chestnut scoffed down 62 hot dogs in ten minutes. he won his 5th straight nathan's famous hot dog eating contest. >> i came out here to win. >> reporter: in the first ever women's competition sonia thomas took home the title eating 40 hot dogs in ten minutes. >> i can eat something else later. >>> home people line the streets here for the annual parade here on the 4th of july. the parade featured 17 marching bands from all over. there they are the ravens marching band. we had souped up cars, world war ii vets out there. hello, sir. thank you for your service. some parade goers tell us why they love going every year. >> really i like to come because of the police officers because i'm going to be a cop when i get over. i really like the officers. >> reporter: good for you, amber. >> and the marching bands. >> this is the

i >> this holiday weekend not only marks america's birthday, it also marks the birth of a new tax increase in maryland, one that could affect your favorite drink. for the first time since 1972, maryland's tax on alcohol has increased from 6% to 9%, a change that cause aid lot of commotion in annapolis, but at this point not a big stir at places like the popular charles village club. >> people don't understand there is an actual tax on it. they think it was a price increase. overall, we have the same clientele. how it's a little bit more, a quarter more. >> the new tax is expected to generate $85 million and a portion will fund services for the developmentally disabled and later for school construction. those that fought for the tax increase thinks there will be other benefits as well. >> this will save lives. it will reduce underage drinking abuse and save us from injury. >> patrons didn't seem to be complaining this weekend didn't seem to be complaining about the price changes, not yet. >> it isn't going to change anything about the way the people drink. the government will be making a pr

is there any better way to celebrate america's birthday? yes, actually, there is.you live in connecticut where beach-bound traffic jams started before dawn. >> i know we have been here since 5:00 in the morning. >> it's torture. >> reporter: for most of us, independence day was a chance to chill out with a cookout or kick back at a parade. in phoenix, it may not have been as hot as a fire cracker, but it was 100 degrees. in amhertz, new hampshire, residential hopeful mit romney was hoping to pick up some votes. >> happy 4th. >> reporter: john huntsman was literally running to the white house. participants in the peach tree road race were trying to survive 10 kilometers, an endurance test, but nothing like the hot-dog eating contest on coney island. in dallas, american warriors got a hearty welcome home. and in afghanistan, a group of american soldiers took this day to reenlist. general david petraeus is about to become the next cia director, and was there to say goodbye and thanks. >> and america can never thank you enough. >> reporter: america's 235th birthday. a

. >> happy birthday, america. what a country. what a country.son helped make famous. bob's big boy. oh, my gosh, we love them. 100 years old today. great farming community in the beginning and now the media center of the world. nbc's fabulous studios are there. ladies be seated "queen for a day," the first show i ever saw and it was in burbank. you're the best. and take a look if you will as the jam jar spins about. as we have margaret dunning, 101. she's a car buff, not only does she like to keep her car clean she does all the mechanical work. she is a whiz. happy birthday. and elwyn jackson of salem, oregon, 100 years old, navy man, we wish you a happy birthday. if you listen to this, please, we have marcus linse. marcus is from marion, iowa. 100 today. and lives independently and still drives his own vehicle. there you go. you can't beat that. and helen mcauliffe from beautiful north vernon northern, indiana. loves to get all of her hair done and gets it done every week. she is a beautiful lady. and selma pensky of hollywood, florida, is 100

is there any better way to celebrate america's birthday?es, actually, there is if you live in connecticut where beach bound traffic jams started before dawn. >> i know we've been here since 5:00 in the morning gl it's torture. >> reporter: for most of us, independence day was a chance to chill out with a cookout or kick back at a parade. in phoenix, it may not have been as hot as a firecracker, but it was 100 degrees. in am hurst, new hampshire, presidential hopeful mitt romney was trying to pick up votes. fellow republican jon huntsman was literally running for the white house. in atlanta participants in the peach tree road race were trying to survive ten kilometers. an endurance test. nothing like nathan's hotdog eating contest on coney island. at d/fw airport in dallas american warriors got a hearty welcome home. and in afghanistan a group of american soldiers took this day to re-enlist. general david petraeus is about to become the next cia director and was there to say good-bye and thanks. >> and america can never thank you enough. >>

it's america's birthday and she had one heck of a party here tonight. >> it's my birthday today, i'm 235 years old. i came down to party. >> reporter: he had lots of people show up to help him. tens of thousands descended on d.c. first a concert at the capitol. then the spectacular show in the sky. along with a sea of people watching in the shadow of the washington, millions watched on television and some held viewing parties around the area like this one in dupont circle. it's a bona fide tradition now. the careen family made the drive from chicago. >> wanted to enjoy the fourth of july here in washington. >> reporter: for this family from west virginia, it was an all-day affair. >> we pack up coolers and food, we got a tent. >> reporter: everyone dodged the rain for the most part. but security was everywhere, along with the wands and bag searches we've grown accustomed to. there were more officers and more obvious eyes in the sky. and then there was the security we could not see. >> we've introduced some real good technology things here. so the strongest security is the security th

. >> july 4 at the beach, is there a better way to celebrate america pause birthday? if you live in connecticut, where beach bound traffic jams started before dawn. >> we have been here since 5:00 in the morning. >> independence day is a chance to chill out with a cookout. in phoenix, it was 100 degrees. in new hampshire, mitt romney was trying to pick up some votes. jon huntsman was literally running to the white house. in atlanta, participants and a peach tree race were trying to survive 10 kilometers. nothing like the annual nathan's hot dog eating contest on coney island. in dallas, american warriors got a hearty welcome home. in afghanistan, a group of american soldiers took the stake to reenlist. david petraeus is about to become the next cia director and was there to say goodbye and thank you. >> under out that can never thank you enough. >> -- america can never say thank you and not. -- enough. >> nasa says it will be flying its air pollution research flight again tomorrow. the large plane carries nine scientific instruments that measure air quality. if you se

america's birthday. we should enjoy it as much as we can, you know? >> was it fun? >> yeah. >> was it pretty? >> yeah. >> what do you think it was? >> i think that it was beautiful. >> for five years i've been trying to watch this, and something always happens. this year we left early. got a good spot, got a good parking. sat down. didn't move. we saw. i loved it. >> reporter: i forgot to mention in the beginning, that my glasses are legal. but there's a lot of illegal fireworks going on around me. there is a heavy police presence out here, but everyone seems to be leaving in an ordinarily fashion. cheryl hurd, nbc bay area news. >> we are loving those glasses brac here in the newsroom. you better hang on to those for new year's eve. >> reporter: thank you. >> have a great night. >>> a won of a kind fireworks display. technology letting you get closer to the action. in ten minutes we'll tell you the secrets behind this video and why you'll never look at the 4th of july in the same way again. that's coming up in about ten minutes from now. >>> a san francisco family

the skies over baltimore will be colorful as we celebrate america's 235th birthday. george is live on the preparations. >> tomorrow at this time, the harbor will be more crowded. folks will be getting ready for the fireworks show. today we got some insights into the show. the july 4 weekend can be fun but dangerous. one man on the west coast found out this weekend. >> the fireworks are ready for the celebration on monday and the inner harbor. the crews have been working to get the show in place. >> it will be 18 minutes long. it will have about 1400 shells during those 18 minutes. the soundtrack will be a surprise. >> it is a surprise to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the aquarium. some may opt for a homegrown of fireworks show. officials want you to be careful. 8400 people nationwide were rushed to the emergency room last year with injuries from our works. in washington state, a 58-year- old man is in serious condition after homemade fireworks exploded on his face and body. authorities say he was trying to make the super firework. before the fireworks begin, boat

is there any better way to celebrate america's birthday? yes, actually, there is.f you live in connecticut where beach-bound traffic jams started before dawn. >> i know we have been here since 5:00 in the morning. >> torture. >> reporter: for most of us shall independence day was a chance to chill out with a cookout or kick back with a parade. in phoenix, it may not have been as hot as a fire cracker, but it was 100 degrees. in amhertz, new hampshire, residential hopeful mitt romney was trying to pick up some votes. >> happy 4th. >> reporter: republican jon huntsman was literally running for the white house. in atlanta, participants in the peach tree road race trying to survive 10 kilometers, an endurance contest, but nothing like the hot dog eating contest on coney island. american warriors got a hearty welcome home. in afghanistan, a group of american soldiers took this day to reenlist. america's 235th birthday. a day to stand up and be proud, even if you're sitting down. brian mooar, nbc news, washington. >>> if you plan to celebrate the 4th here in d.c., here's

. >>> it's of course america's birthday.we are going to tell you where to celebrate and be able to spread out the blankets on the lawn and the chairs and watch the fireworks. those stories are just ahead on this monday morning the 4th of july. happy 4th july i am megan pringle. >> i am charley crowson. the big question for the day is how is the weather going to be. >> absolutely. people want to watch the fireworks so lynette charles is here filling in for justin berk a pleasure to have you and happy 4th of july. >> thanks you so much. that's the big question. and as we go throughout the day, we could see a chance for maybe an isolated shower or thunderstorm to pop up in the picture. and the forecast for tonight, more of the same but i think we will stay more dry than seeing the wet weather. that's good news. but here are the headlines. it's going to be hot and hazy. there's the isolated thunderstorm i am talking about and showers possible. and then we will be seeing above normal temperatures through the rest of the week and

it is america's birthday, number 235.ow the 4th of july may make some americans see red. >> plus this guy is tim lincecum's double, why he wants a million bucks from tim. we will tell you. >>> officer. >> transformers took over the weekend box office and took in $97 million, pixar cars 2, bad teacher, larry crowne and supereight round hot out the top 5 but the numbers could change. >> celebrations on the 4th of july create more republicans, researchers found children who went to 1 rain free 4th of july celebration before 18 were 4% more likely to vote republican. they say they energize the crowd to take part in elections and claim that the july 4th celebration had no effect on increasing democrats. >>> vice-president joe biden is on twitter. his first tweet went out an hour ago, it says, vp and dr. b, hope you take time to think about our troops and their families this independence day, it refers to his wife. the vice-president won't be sending out tweets himself. like many other politicians his staff will write them. >>>

captioned by the national captioning institute --www.ncicap.org-- >>> a celebration of america's 235th birthday. we begin with the excitement and pageantry from across the region. kris van cleave begins our fourth of july coverage. >> it is always amazing to see the fireworks right here on the national mall. right now, we're at the tail end of the great escape. thousands of people have been leaving. the roads are reopening. some people have been here very long time today. they wanted to have perfect seats. they have come by the hundreds of thousands americans still in the national mall with just one thing on their minds this fourth of july. >> the fireworks. >> when they came, boy did they come. one thing about independence day on the mall, the fireworks are spectacular. >> is wonderful, excellence -- it is the best day of the year. >> the fireworks are beautiful gorgeous. >> the wheeler family from buffalo got to this crime- fireworks-watching -- prime- fireworks-watching spot at 10:00 a.m. divin not everyone came as prepared. >> i hope it will be worth it. >> he and his wife come here every y

hunting for the ununinkable, as we approach america's birthday. peer yeah thomas, abc news, new york. >>> and still much more ahead on "world news" this friday night. the new royals, and the woman so determined to give william's great-grandmother flowers. 72 years later, will she get her chance? >>> if you are taking to your children to a parade this weekend, will it determine the party they vote for years later? >>> and later, what is the behind that first pitch, behind this diploma here, and inside this giant gift? you're not going to believe our kwft persons of the week." . [ female announcer ] have you met your skin twin? covergirl trublend has skin twin technology. other makeup can sit on your skin, so it looks like...makeup. but trublend has skin twin technology to actually merge with yur skin. how easy breezy beautiful is tha? trublend...from covergirl. i didn't understand it. i found out that connected to our muscles are nerves that send messages through the body. my doctor diagnosed it as fibromyalgia -- thought to be the result of overac

that he can have this massive, maybe the biggest fund-raising, dinner in history for a birthday celebration. >> americaan is on the case and he is not the only one. here is fox aeb friend steve doucie. >> the august 2nd deadline the president talks about as armageddon, he has a birthday blow out for the very next day. >> but even only rush limbaugh could make it even more offensive territory. >> so obama is out there pushing this august 27b deadline to get this thing done. that's because ramadan starts august 1st. now these guys won't trust tim geithner's talks about the deadline because he works for obama. same with ben bernanke. he is worried about an invite for the birthday bash. you would think they trust a certain republican deep thinking from wisconsin. >> august 2nd is not a drop dead date by any means, is it? >> it's a date, right around that day or so. we think there may be a few more days. >> oh, no, paul ryan is in on it too. he must be invited to the

. >> he is content knowing it is america's birthday that matters most. >> if you cut me, i believe it red white and blue. -- i bleed red white, and blue. >> the fireworks will start after the concert. you can bet those will probably steal the show. >>> we will see about that. folks, if you're heading out to the mall, you are encouraged to take metro. metro is running extra trains today and they will be providing service through midnight. everything you need to know about tonight's festivities is on wjla.com. you can find information about what you see and how to get there. >>> there was no holiday for jurors in the kasey anthony trial today. right now they are trying to figure out whether she murdered her daughter. the judge charged this morning that the decision made by the jury could mean a life sentence or the death penalty. >> after six weeks of gripping and grim testimony, 12 jurors are now deliberating the fate of kasey anthony. >> i depend on you to make a wise and legal position in this matter. >> the judge said the jurors often tests -- to pour over testimony that has rattled

hunting for the unthinkable, as we approach america's birthday. pierre thomas, abc news, new york. >>> and there is late word from or langless tonight that maria shriver has filed for divorce from arnold schwarzenegger. they separated this spring when the former governor admitted fathering a child with a long-time member of their household staff. >>> and there is still much more ahead on "world news" this friday night. the new royals, william and kate, and the woman so determined to give william's great-grandmother flowers. 72 years later, will she get her chance? >>> if you are taking to your children to a parade this weekend, will it determine the party they vote for years later? the new findings coming in. >>> and later, what was behind that first pitch, behind this dy low ma here and inside this giant gift? "persons of the week."lieve our [ female announcer ] have you met your skin twin? covergirl trublend has skin twin technology. other makeup can sit on your skin, so it looks like...makeup. but trublend has skin twin technology to actually m