Happy 4th of July

• Below, a look at scenes from July 4th.
(Huffington Post)
• Google celebrated Independence Day in the U.S. with the company's 13th July 4-themed Doodle.
(Mashable)
• Happy fourth of July, Daily Line readers! It's going to be a scorcher. 1:40 p.m. ET: Nothing says Fourth of July like the Nathan's Famous hot dog eating contest, and there were no surprises in the winner circle this year.
(ABC News)
• Members of the military hold a giant American flag during the national anthem before a Celtics-Hawks playoff game.
(YAHOO!)
• Washington assistant coach Adia Barnes, who was a member of the Storms 2004 championship team, will wed Salvo Coppa on Wednesday. The ceremony will take place aboard the boat of Storm owners Lisa Brummel and Celeste Keaton.
(Seattle Times)
• Have a Happy Fourth of July -- but drive carefully. Independence Day is the deadliest day of the year on the road. Not only is July 4 ranked No.
(Los Angeles Times)
• Jordin Sparks, Kelly Clarkson and Christina Aguilera and many other singers have expressed their American pride through the art of song. As we salute the good ol U.S.A.
(Entertainment Online)
• Today, kids will decorate wagons with streamers and drag them down small town streets while big marching bands play John Philip Sousa tunes. There will be floats and beauty queens with big smiles (and even bigger hair).
(Forbes)
• Fourth of July Fireworks and Family Event today at Byron Dragway, 7287 River Road. Kids games from 7 to 8:30 p.m.. If you live in Stillman Valley, Byron or Leaf River, you can drag race your street car from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. for free.
(Rockford Register-Star)
• No muzzle of any sort is needed. I couldnt make him bite me if I tried, Nesci said. Happy Fourth of July, everyone! Drive safely.
(Los Angeles Times)