News for July 3, 2026

The United States worried Israel might try to kill Iran’s negotiators during ceasefire talks and warned Iran about the possible threat.

The hot dog began as a German-style sausage but grew into a lasting American symbol tied to ballparks, holidays, and national identity.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani used America’s 250th anniversary to push a pro-immigrant message that sharply contrasted with President Donald Trump’s view of the country.

Britain’s National Archives found a rare 1776 copy of the Declaration of Independence that had been hidden in its records for more than 250 years.

The remains of missing Scot John Gillies were identified in Wyoming after a long search that involved Interpol and Police Scotland.

Iran has begun public mourning and funeral ceremonies for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, months after he was killed in US and Israeli strikes.

Iran and Oman have proposed a plan to collect fees for the Strait of Hormuz, but the United States says tolls on the key shipping route would not be allowed.

Air Force major Jason Watson was arrested at the Capitol after he publicly called for President Donald Trump’s impeachment.