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America 250: David Muir climbs up to the Statue of Liberty's torch

"World News Tonight" anchor David Muir climbed up to the torch of the Statue of Liberty as part of ABC News' coverage of America's 250th birthday.

Who is paying for America's 250th celebrations? It's complicated

The presence of America250 and Freedom 250 has continued to spark confusion.

Argentina narrowly defeats Cape Verde in historic World Cup game

Lionel Messi's team beat the African island nation in extra time on Friday.

WATCH: ABC News Exclusive: Security preparations for large celebrations from NYC to D.C.

ABC News was granted exclusive access to the security preparations aimed at protecting large-scale celebrations from New York City to Washington, D.C. to secure the Fourth of July.

WATCH: Getting ready for America's biggest Fourth of July celebration on ABC

As Americans gear up for the Fourth of July, David Muir shares a preview of ABC's 24-hour celebration, starting tonight with David's trek to the Statue of Liberty's torch.

WATCH: Trooper narrowly avoids chain-reaction crash while responding to separate crash

Body camera video shows a state trooper near Buffalo, New York, dodge the crash. One of the drivers involved was arrested and charged with DWI.

WATCH: Skydiver crashes into rodeo crowd in Northern California

Dramatic images show a skydiver crashing into a crowd during opening night at a rodeo. The American flag he was flying with appears to get caught in a tree, sending him onto a tent.

Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce wed in ceremony officiated by Adam Sandler

The couple first announced their engagement in August 2025.

WATCH: How Americans celebrate 250 years of traditions through football and tailgating

From New York to Wisconsin, fans across the U.S. celebrated football, family and tradition. Bea Froelich, an avid Green Bay Packers fan, says she has only missed two home games in 68 years.

White House says there'd be 'no better addition' to Mount Rushmore than Trump

President Donald Trump will kick off a weekend of celebrations for America's 250th birthday with a speech at Mount Rushmore on Friday.

Heat wave forecast: DC National Mall events disrupted, NYC power grid strained

A dangerous heat wave is bringing prolonged extreme heat to more than two dozen states across the Midwest, the South and the East Coast.

Guests arrive at MSG for Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce 2nd wedding event

The couple is expected to host around 1,000 guests at Madison Square Garden, sources told ABC News.

2 dead, 1 injured after shooting breaks out in Dearborn, Michigan, mall

Dearborn police are on the scene investigating a shooting at Fairlane Town Center mall.

Disney Celebrates America live updates: ABC marks America's 250th anniversary

ABC is marking America's 250th anniversary with 24 hours of unparalleled programming called "Disney Celebrates America."

Descendants of US presidents reflect on their legacies as America turns 250

As the nation marks the 250th anniversary of the U.S. signing the Declaration of Independence, ABC News tracked down the descendants of former U.S. presidents.