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3 popular expressions about the 4th of July and American history go far back in time

Sayings associated with the 4th of July are deeply rooted in American history — but what are their origins and why do we say them today? Here are three expressions and their stories.

Mexico June 20

Heat wave leaves at least 125 dead in Mexico

At least 125 Mexicans have been reported dead in the nation's latest heat wave, with over 2,300 more suffering from dehydration, heatstroke, and sunburn.

Mexico June 10

Explosion injures 9 in Acapulco, Mexico's main square

Nine people were injured late Sunday after an explosion rocked the main square of Acapulco, a major resort community on Mexico's Pacific coast.

Mammals June 7

New study reveals how humans harnessed the lineage of ancient horses, scientists say

Scientists have traced the ancestry of the modern horse to a lineage that emerged 4,200 years ago and quickly became dominant across Eurasia, new research shows.

Mexico June 5

WHO confirms first human death from A(H5N2) bird flu

A 59-year-old Mexican national has reportedly died from the first lab-confirmed human case of A(H5N2) bird flu, the World Health Organization confirmed Wednesday.

North America June 2

'Garfield,' 'Furiosa' continue topping box office charts amid slow summer start

"The Garfield Movie" and "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" continued their reign as box office toppers this weekend amid an underwhelming start to Hollywood's summer season.

Alaska May 20

Climber found dead on Alaska's Denali, the highest peak in North America

A climber was found dead on Denali, the highest peak in North America, on Monday, one day after being reported missing by a family member.

Mexico May 8

3-digit temperatures trigger rolling blackouts in Mexico

Hourslong rolling blackouts hit Mexico late Tuesday as high temperatures and brief drops in power generation took their toll on the Latin American country.

Canada May 8

64 charged in Canadian child sex abuse probes

64 people were arrested and charged with a total of 348 offenses amid a series of investigations into child sexual abuse in Canada's most populous province.

Canada May 7

2 of 3 suspects in Canadian Sikh separatist leader's killing appear in court

Two of the three suspects in the June killing of Canadian Sikh separatist leader Singh Nijjar briefly appeared in court for the first time Tuesday morning.