Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:13:17 GMT

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Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:12:13 GMT

Those seeking the oohs and aahs of traditional Fourth of July fireworks could be sadly disappointed this year: Public displays and sales of boxed firecrackers are being canceled or scaled back across the nation, victims of a sluggish economy, wildfire fears and product shortages caused by a warehouse fire in China.

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 14:22:07 GMT

Those seeking the oohs and aahs of traditional Fourth of July fireworks could be sadly disappointed this year: Public displays and sales of boxed firecrackers are being canceled or scaled back across the nation, victims of a sluggish economy, wildfire fears and product shortages caused by a warehouse fire in China. | Will changes in China cause local fireworks shows to fizzle out? | Interactive ...