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WATCH: The history behind Lady Liberty

CEO of The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Foundation, Jesse Brackenbury, joins ABC News Live to discuss the historical significance of the iconic statue.

Police investigating shooting at mall in Dearborn, Michigan

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

Heat wave forecast: Great American State Fair postponed amid extreme temps

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

WATCH: Doctor shares tips to stay safe over July 4th

ABC News' Dr. Tara Narula shares simple tips to stay safe around food, fun and fireworks this Fourth of July.

WATCH: Descendants of Presidents McKinley, Hoover reflect on famous kin

Relatives of past U.S. presidents talk about how their family members changed history.

Trump heads to Mount Rushmore to kick off America 250 celebrations

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

WATCH: What did US presidents accomplish? Family members sound off

Descendants of U.S. presidents discuss the mark their family members made on history.

WATCH: What’s next for USMNT?

The U.S. men's national team will face Belgium Monday night without leading scorer Folarin Balogun after he was sent off with a red card in Wednesday’s game against Bosnia and Herzegovina.

WATCH: Look back at America’s 1976 Bicentennial

"GMA" looks back at the nation's Bicentennial celebration in 1976 and how Americans marked the country's 200th anniversary.

WATCH: Behind the scenes aboard Disney Wonder

Go aboard the Disney Wonder, exploring the state’s scenery ashore and the signature Disney experiences on board.

WATCH: Inside the Statue of Liberty flyover with French Air and Space Force

ABC News' Deborah Roberts got a once-in-a-lifetime chance to fly with the world-famous Patrouille de France in an evening salute to Lady Liberty for America's 250th celebration.

WATCH: Presidential families share little-known facts about their descendants

According to family, John Quincy Adams skinny dipped daily in the Potomac River.

WATCH: Countdown begins for Nashville's Star-Spangled Bash

WKRN-TV’s Danielle Breezy reports live from Nashville with a preview of the city’s Fourth of July celebration, including a star-studded concert hosted by Ryan Seacrest.

Heat wave forecast: Amtrak cancels over 2 dozen trains as intense heat continues

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

WATCH: How the US will be celebrating its 250th birthday

ABC News' Danny New breaks down America 250 celebrations happening this weekend, from big cities to national parks.