Much of US scales back on holiday, but Trump plans to go big
(World News USA)

WASHINGTON (AP) — As coronavirus cases spike, public health officials are pleading with Americans to avoid large crowds and hold more muted Independence Day celebrations, but subdued is not President Donald Trump`s style, and he aimed to go big, promising a “special evening” in Washington that could bring tens of thousands to the National Mall. Trump`s “Salute for America” celebration on Saturday evening was to include a speech from the White House South Lawn that he said would celebrate American heritage, as well as a military flyover over the city and an enormous fireworks display that could pack people downtown. The president kicked off the holiday weekend by traveling to Mount Rushmore...