Cautions for veterans about fireworks, a new cemetery in the Alaska interior, and a Puerto Rican Vietnam hero is nominated for the medal of honor.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jul. 2—The Fourth of July falls on a Friday this year, so there will be plenty of gatherings and celebrations over the weekend.

AKIACHAK, Alaska (AP) — There’s nothing more universal than kids enjoying themselves at a summer carnival, whether it’s in the middle of a heat wave in New York City or in much cooler weather on the ...