Reagan National halting operations for much of July 4

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) will close to airline traffic on July 4 after noon, the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) said Tuesday.

The MWAA cited aerial rehearsals, performances and fireworks that evening in restricting inbound and outbound flights.

A host of celebrations are set to take place in Washington, D.C., for the 250th...