Retired Navy Cmdr. Everett Alvarez Jr., the first American pilot shot down over North Vietnam during the Vietnam War and the longest-held prisoner of war during the conflict, said his life reflects the American dream as the nation prepares to celebrate Independence Day.

Paris agitators defy police orders, renew nationwide protests centered in Paris
Protesters in France are continuing to demonstrate in Paris and across the nation despite police prohibitions on gatherings in the capital. The Paris Police Prefecture
