Independence day News

Abuja - Today, October 1, is Nigeria's independence day. Fifty two years ago, at the Race Course in Lagos, the British anthem was sung for the last time and the Union Jack lowered. A green-white-green flag was hoisted in its place and a new national anthem sung.

San Pedro - In a bit of belated Independence Day news, the town of San Pedro, CA held its annual fireworks show at Cabrillo Beach in honor of the 4th of July holiday.

Juba - As South Sudan's one-year anniversary of its independence approaches, the United Nations Security Council approved measures to extend its peackeeping efforts for an additional 12 months in order to establish security and protection in the young nation.

Washington - On July 4, the White House hosted an Independence Day celebratory barbecue event for military members and their families.

Baker City - July 4, 1776 is one of the most important dates in American history. It was a moment defined by celebration, patriotism and the birth of a new nation that would change the world we know today.

Manassas - Yesterday Manassas, Va. held its annual Independence Day celebration, complete with carnival and fireworks. Thousands of people came out to enjoy the Fourth of July festivities.

Washington - The sky was lit by a magnificent firework display last night over Washington, DC, as the country celebrated Independence Day.

More than 900,000 homes remain without power Wednesday in Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and Ohio. States hit hard by last week's storm are still struggling to restore power to Americans hoping to ring in Independence Day with some positive news.

New York - There are more than 190 sovereign nations today, some big, some small, some old and some new. Each has a national day of independence. How do our celebrations differ?

The Twitter account belonging to Fox News Politics has this morning been infiltrated by hackers who have tweeted that President Barack Obama has been assassinated and "2 gunshot wounds proved too much".