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The statue wasn't damaged, but Liberty Island was pummeled last fall by Superstorm Sandy. Now, just in time for July 4th celebrations, the island and the statue are open again to visitors. If you can't be there, webcams provide beautiful views. Also, WNYC has a video report on Lady Liberty's history.

This year has been anything but routine in Boston, after the deadly marathon bombings and the chaotic manhunt. But tonight, the traditional July Fourth show will go on as the Boston Pops performs amid bursts of fireworks. While the music and pyrotechnics will be familiar, the scene and mood are different.

We ask visitors on the National Mall about independence and they tell us about the freedoms that are the most important to them.

Francis Scott Key wrote the words to the ballad after witnessing the Battle for Baltimore in 1814. According to author Steve Vogel, after it was published, Key's composition took the country by storm. But it didn't become the national anthem until more than 100 years later.

http://youtu.be/csx9TZTesMEDue to drought conditions and fire bans, fireworks are hard to find across Colorado now. Celebrating Independence Day without…

http://youtu.be/FyBGnzFr-GMThe traditional sights and sounds of Independence Day were on full display in Civic Center Park on Tuesday night. The…

Colorado communities have canceled their 4th of July firework displays, and now entire counties have joined them.Update 11:00 am 7/2/12As the risk of fire…