Washington D.C.

Severe thunderstorms and a record heat wave disrupted the 250th anniversary of American independence in Washington, D.C., forcing an emergency evacuation of the National Mall.

A two-time world champion canoe racer has been indicted for destruction of property after an incident at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

A scheduled performance by Vanilla Ice was canceled two hours before showtime at the Freedom 250 fair, following a string of artist withdrawals over political concerns.