"Who could have colonized a great country like America?" That's what this Ghanaian thought when his American wife told him it was Independence Day.

AAA projects that a record-breaking number of more than 2.3 million Georgians expect to travel 50 miles or more from home, with more than 70 million people traveling around the U.S. for the Fourth of July week.

The Fourth of July is a big day for fireworks, parades and neighborhood cookouts. Here are some Independence Day-themed facts to share with friends, family and neighbors at that BBQ.

Leisure travel has bounced back this year, and that means particularly big crowds over three-day holiday weekends.

Friday on Political Rewind: As the July 4 holiday approaches, New York Times bestselling author Sebastian Junger joined us to reflect on the basic tenets of freedom in society.

In his new book, Freedom, Junger writes that throughout history, humans have always been drawn to two competing ideals; community and freedom.

France is sending a mini Statue of Liberty to the U.S. It will stand across from the original Lady Liberty through the Independence Day holiday before being transported to the French Embassy in D.C.

Ifeanyi Nsofor reviews the documentary series, Journey Of An African Colony, which confronts a painful past — including involvement in the slave trade — and celebrates the nation's independence.

Planning on heading out on the town this July 4? We've compiled a list of multiple places at which you can watch fireworks. Sit under the stars and...

The Georgia State Patrol and Motor Carrier Compliance Division expect a record number of travelers hitting the roadways for the Fourth of July holiday....