California baseball event at WWII-era camp

California baseball event at WWII-era camp

A baseball event is held on Oct. 26, 2024, at the site of the Manzanar incarceration camp in Independence, California, to raise awareness of the experiences of Japanese Americans interned there during World War II. Four teams from Japanese American baseball leagues in the state played on a field restored to its wartime condition under a U.S. National Park Service project at the historic site in the desert near the Nevada border.

California baseball event at WWII-era camp

California baseball event at WWII-era camp

A baseball event is held on Oct. 26, 2024, at the site of the Manzanar incarceration camp in Independence, California, to raise awareness of the experiences of Japanese Americans interned there during World War II. Four teams from Japanese American baseball leagues in the state played on a field restored to its wartime condition under a U.S. National Park Service project at the historic site in the desert near the Nevada border.

California baseball event at WWII-era camp

California baseball event at WWII-era camp

A baseball event is held on Oct. 26, 2024, at the site of the Manzanar incarceration camp in Independence, California, to raise awareness of the experiences of Japanese Americans interned there during World War II. Four teams from Japanese American baseball leagues in the state played on a field restored to its wartime condition under a U.S. National Park Service project at the historic site in the desert near the Nevada border.

4th Of July Celebrations In Channel Island - California

4th Of July Celebrations In Channel Island - California

Not everyone likes The President of The United states on the Fourth of July, a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the Declaration of Independence in 1776, many communities throughout America celebrate the day with a morning parade , others protest the President. Channel Islands, Oxnard, CA, USA, July 4, 2024. Photo by Paul Harris/ABACAPRESS.COM

4th Of July Celebrations In Channel Island - California

4th Of July Celebrations In Channel Island - California

Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the Declaration of Independence in 1776, many communities throughout America celebrate the day with a morning parade , this is a parade , Channel Islands, Oxnard, CA, USA, July 4, 2024. Photo by Paul Harris/ABACAPRESS.COM

4th Of July Celebrations In Channel Island - California

4th Of July Celebrations In Channel Island - California

Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the Declaration of Independence in 1776, many communities throughout America celebrate the day with a morning parade , this is a parade , Channel Islands, Oxnard, CA, USA, July 4, 2024. Photo by Paul Harris/ABACAPRESS.COM

4th Of July Celebrations In Channel Island - California

4th Of July Celebrations In Channel Island - California

Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the Declaration of Independence in 1776, many communities throughout America celebrate the day with a morning parade , this is a parade , Channel Islands, Oxnard, CA, USA, July 4, 2024. Photo by Paul Harris/ABACAPRESS.COM

4th Of July Celebrations In Channel Island - California

4th Of July Celebrations In Channel Island - California

Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the Declaration of Independence in 1776, many communities throughout America celebrate the day with a morning parade , this is a parade , Channel Islands, Oxnard, CA, USA, July 4, 2024. Photo by Paul Harris/ABACAPRESS.COM

4th Of July Celebrations In Channel Island - California

4th Of July Celebrations In Channel Island - California

Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the Declaration of Independence in 1776, many communities throughout America celebrate the day with a morning parade , this is a parade , Channel Islands, Oxnard, CA, USA, July 4, 2024. Photo by Paul Harris/ABACAPRESS.COM

4th Of July Celebrations In Channel Island - California

4th Of July Celebrations In Channel Island - California

Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the Declaration of Independence in 1776, many communities throughout America celebrate the day with a morning parade , this is a parade , Channel Islands, Oxnard, CA, USA, July 4, 2024. Photo by Paul Harris/ABACAPRESS.COM

4th Of July Celebrations In Channel Island - California

4th Of July Celebrations In Channel Island - California

Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the Declaration of Independence in 1776, many communities throughout America celebrate the day with a morning parade , this is a parade , Channel Islands, Oxnard, CA, USA, July 4, 2024. Photo by Paul Harris/ABACAPRESS.COM

4th Of July Celebrations In Channel Island - California

4th Of July Celebrations In Channel Island - California

Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the Declaration of Independence in 1776, many communities throughout America celebrate the day with a morning parade , this is a parade , Channel Islands, Oxnard, CA, USA, July 4, 2024. Photo by Paul Harris/ABACAPRESS.COM

4th Of July Celebrations In Channel Island - California

4th Of July Celebrations In Channel Island - California

Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the Declaration of Independence in 1776, many communities throughout America celebrate the day with a morning parade , this is a parade , Channel Islands, Oxnard, CA, USA, July 4, 2024. Photo by Paul Harris/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hunter Biden Charged With Tax Evasion

Hunter Biden Charged With Tax Evasion

File photo dated July 4, 2022 shows United States President Joe Biden gestures as he and Hunter Biden watch fireworks from the Truman Balcony of the White House in Washington, DC, USA. Hunter Biden has been indicted on nine tax charges in California, becoming the second indictment against the president’s son, adding fuel to a scandal that Republicans have been seizing on in the lead-up to the 2024 election. Photo by Chris Kleponis/Pool via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

U.S. aircraft carrier Independence

U.S. aircraft carrier Independence

People bid farewell to the U.S. aircraft carrier Independence leaving the U.S. Yokosuka Naval Base in Kanagawa Prefecture, southwest of Tokyo, on July 7 after ending its six-year, 10-month mission in Japan. The 80,643-ton ship will transfer its duties in Hawaii to the U.S. aircraft carrier Kitty Hawk, which will arrive in Yokosuka on Aug. 11. The Independence, commissioned in 1959, will be decommissioned in September after returning to San Diego, California.

Independence Day at the White House in Washington, DC

Independence Day at the White House in Washington, DC

Gilbert Rodriguez, age six of Long Beach, California; holds the US national flag on his father Eddie Rodriguez's shoulders as US President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the South Lawn of the White House during a celebration of Independence Day in Washington, DC, USA, 04 July 2021.

Independence Day at the White House in Washington, DC

Independence Day at the White House in Washington, DC

Gilbert Rodriguez, age six of Long Beach, California; holds the US national flag on his father Eddie Rodriguez's shoulders as US President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the South Lawn of the White House during a celebration of Independence Day in Washington, DC, USA, 04 July 2021.

Juneteenth National Independence Day Act - Washington

Juneteenth National Independence Day Act - Washington

Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi (Democrat of California), left, and United States Representative Troy Cater (Democrat of Louisiana), right, celebrate the signing of bill S. 475, the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, Thursday, June 17, 2021. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Juneteenth National Independence Day Act - Washington

Juneteenth National Independence Day Act - Washington

United States House Majority Whip James Clyburn (Democrat of South Carolina), left, United States Representative Maxine Waters (Democrat of California), center, and United States Representative Barbara Lee (Democrat of California), right, celebrate the signing of bill S. 475, the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, Thursday, June 17, 2021. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Juneteenth National Independence Day Act - Washington

Juneteenth National Independence Day Act - Washington

Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi (Democrat of California), right, United States Representative Barbara Lee (Democrat of California), left, and United States Representative Sheila Jackson-Lee (Democrat of Texas), center, celebrate the signing of bill S. 475, the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, Thursday, June 17, 2021. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Juneteenth National Independence Day Act - Washington

Juneteenth National Independence Day Act - Washington

Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi (Democrat of California), left, and United States Representative Troy Cater (Democrat of Louisiana), right, celebrate the signing of bill S. 475, the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, Thursday, June 17, 2021. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Juneteenth National Independence Day Act - Washington

Juneteenth National Independence Day Act - Washington

Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi (Democrat of California) passes the signed bill S. 475, the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into the hands of Congressional Black Caucus members at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, Thursday, June 17, 2021. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Juneteenth National Independence Day Act - Washington

Juneteenth National Independence Day Act - Washington

United States House Majority Whip James Clyburn (Democrat of South Carolina), left, United States Representative Maxine Waters (Democrat of California), center, and United States Representative Barbara Lee (Democrat of California), right, celebrate the signing of bill S. 475, the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, Thursday, June 17, 2021. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Juneteenth National Independence Day Act - Washington

Juneteenth National Independence Day Act - Washington

Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi (Democrat of California) is joined by members of the Congressional Black Caucus as she holds up the bill S. 475, the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, Thursday, June 17, 2021. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Juneteenth National Independence Day Act - Washington

Juneteenth National Independence Day Act - Washington

Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi (Democrat of California) is joined by members of the Congressional Black Caucus as she holds up the bill S. 475, the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, Thursday, June 17, 2021. Pictured from left to right: US House Majority Whip James Clyburn (Democrat of South Carolina), US Representative Andre Carson (Democrat of Indiana), US Representative Al Green (Democrat of Texas), US Representative Sheila Jackson-Lee (Democrat of Texas), Speaker Pelosi, US Representative Joyce Beatty (Democrat of Ohio), US Representative Barbara Lee (Democrat of California).Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Juneteenth National Independence Day Act - Washington

Juneteenth National Independence Day Act - Washington

Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi (Democrat of California) passes the signed bill S. 475, the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into the hands of Congressional Black Caucus members at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, Thursday, June 17, 2021. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Juneteenth National Independence Day Act - Washington

Juneteenth National Independence Day Act - Washington

Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi (Democrat of California) is joined by members of the Congressional Black Caucus as she signs the bill S. 475, the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, Thursday, June 17, 2021. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Juneteenth National Independence Day Act - Washington

Juneteenth National Independence Day Act - Washington

Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi (Democrat of California) is joined by members of the Congressional Black Caucus as she holds up the bill S. 475, the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, Thursday, June 17, 2021. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Juneteenth National Independence Day Act - Washington

Juneteenth National Independence Day Act - Washington

Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi (Democrat of California) is joined by members of the Congressional Black Caucus as she holds up the bill S. 475, the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, Thursday, June 17, 2021. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Juneteenth National Independence Day Act - Washington

Juneteenth National Independence Day Act - Washington

Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi (Democrat of California) is joined by members of the Congressional Black Caucus as she signs the bill S. 475, the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, Thursday, June 17, 2021. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

GOP Press Conference - Washington

GOP Press Conference - Washington

United States House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (Republican of California) responds to questions from reporters at a press conference regarding Cuban Independence Day, outside the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, Thursday, May 20, 2021. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

GOP Press Conference - Washington

GOP Press Conference - Washington

United States House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (Republican of California) offers remarks at a press conference regarding Cuban Independence Day, outside the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, Thursday, May 20, 2021. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

GOP Press Conference - Washington

GOP Press Conference - Washington

United States House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (Republican of California) responds to questions from reporters at a press conference regarding Cuban Independence Day, outside the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, Thursday, May 20, 2021. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

GOP Press Conference - Washington

GOP Press Conference - Washington

United States House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (Republican of California) attends a press conference regarding Cuban Independence Day, outside the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, Thursday, May 20, 2021. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

GOP Press Conference - Washington

GOP Press Conference - Washington

United States House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (Republican of California) attends a press conference regarding Cuban Independence Day, outside the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, Thursday, May 20, 2021. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

GOP Press Conference - Washington

GOP Press Conference - Washington

United States House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (Republican of California) attends a press conference regarding Cuban Independence Day, outside the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, Thursday, May 20, 2021. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

GOP Press Conference - Washington

GOP Press Conference - Washington

United States House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (Republican of California) attends a press conference regarding Cuban Independence Day, outside the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, Thursday, May 20, 2021. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

GOP Press Conference - Washington

GOP Press Conference - Washington

United States House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (Republican of California) walks to a press conference regarding Cuban Independence Day, outside the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, Thursday, May 20, 2021. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

GOP Press Conference - Washington

GOP Press Conference - Washington

United States House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (Republican of California) departs a press conference regarding Cuban Independence Day, outside the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, Thursday, May 20, 2021. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

GOP Press Conference - Washington

GOP Press Conference - Washington

United States House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (Republican of California) attends a press conference regarding Cuban Independence Day, outside the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, Thursday, May 20, 2021. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM