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Americans celebrate the 4th of July

From fireworks soaring above the Washington Monument to hot dogs being downed in New York City’s famed frank-eating contest, Americans aren’t shy about celebrating their nation’s birthday. Many places are rolling out long-established Independence Day traditions on Monday (even if some of those traditions aren’t as long-established as they sound). Some communities are trying new things to mark the holiday, even as others are paring back. Here are some Fourth of July highlights from around the cou