Biggest fireworks show in US lights up NYC sky as July Fourth is celebrated around the countryNEW YORK — Fireworks lit the night sky above New York with a kaleidoscope of colors shooting 1,000 feet into the air on an Independence Day that began with the Statue of Liberty’s crown opening to the public for the first time since Sept. 11, 2001. ‘Biggest and best’ fireworks show promised in NYC as Independence Day celebrated around USNEW YORK — Fireworks lit the night sky above New York with a kaleidoscope of colors shooting 1,000 feet into the air on an Independence Day that began with the Statue of Liberty’s crown opening to the public for the first time since Sept. 11, 2001. Fireworks explosion on remote NC island kills 2, hurts 3; witness says blast heard across townOCRACOKE, N.C. — A truckload of fireworks exploded Saturday morning on a dock at a remote North Carolina island, killing two workers and critically injuring three others preparing for an Independence Day celebration, authorities said. ‘Cosmic fireworks display’ seen inside Helix NebulaWASHINGTON - A new image, taken with an infrared camera on the Subaru Telescope in Hawaii, has revealed a cosmic fireworks display, in the form of tens of thousands of previously unseen comet-shaped knots inside the Helix Nebula. Beijing’s students upset over mandatory summer drills for 60th anniversary of communist ruleBEIJING — Until last week, Alice Li’s summer plans were simple: work part-time at a convenience store, study for graduate exams and go to the amusement park with friends. Montana fireworks booth destroyed by fire, jeopardizing annual displayHAVRE, Mont. — An early morning fire Tuesday destroyed a fireworks booth in north-central Montana, jeopardizing funding for the city of Havre’s annual fireworks display. Fizzling budgets, lack of sponsors dim July Fourth fireworks displays in some US communitiesLack of bucks means less bang this July Fourth for many cash-strapped cities. Fizzling budgets, lack of sponsors force some US communities to ax July Fourth fireworksLack of bucks means less bang this July Fourth for many cash-strapped cities. Dutch treat: Netherlands spends $8M on NYC, upstate events marking Henry Hudson’s 1609 voyageALBANY, N.Y. — The Dutch are coming — again — and they’re bringing more than the $24 they supposedly paid for Manhattan. Kerala readies for grand Thrissur Pooram festivalTHRISSUR - The final arrangements for the Thrissur Pooram, the most colourful temple festival of Kerala, were in full swing here Friday with police tightening security and artistes practising their routines to ensure a dazzling display of sound and colour for the spectators Sunday. |