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News Articles: july fourth

Miki Sudo (right) and Mayoi Ebihara compete in the women's division of Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest, Thursday, at Coney Island in the Brooklyn borough of New York. Sudo won by eating a record 51 hot dogs.

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Miki Sudo sets record for hot dog eating and Patrick Bertoletti wins men’s contest

The previous men's champ, Joey “Jaws” Chestnut, didn’t attend the competition this year over a sponsorship tiff.

July 04, 2024
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  • The Associated Press
Crimo made rap music under the name Awake The Rapper. In one video, he wears a helmet and vest inside an empty classroom and scatters bullets across the floor.

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Highland Park suspect's online history reveals a fascination with violence

The 21-year-old suspect made music videos about shootings, and apparently posted thousands of times to a message board dedicated to sharing graphic photos and videos of violence.

July 06, 2022
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  • Becky Sullivan
Police crime tape is seen near an American flag-themed sunglasses at the scene of the Fourth of July parade shooting in Highland Park, Ill.

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Highland Park police take a man into custody over the July 4th parade shooting

Officials are calling the 22-year-old a person of interest. Police Chief Lou Jogmen says the man gave himself up after a brief pursuit in his car.

July 04, 2022
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By:
  • Vanessa Romo and
  • Jonathan Franklin
Airline passengers arrive at Chicago's Midway International Airport on the first day of the July Fourth holiday weekend on Friday.

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Airlines brace for huge July Fourth weekend crowds

Leisure travel has bounced back this year, and that means particularly big crowds over three-day holiday weekends.

July 01, 2022
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  • The Associated Press
Billy Ray Cyrus, left, and Lil Nas X perform "Old Town Road" at the BET Awards on Sunday, June 23, 2019, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

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Yea or Neigh: Is 'Old Town Road' 2019's Song of the Summer?

Amid prep for Fourth of July cookouts, pool parties and parades, the On Second Thought team is also cooking up summer playlists – and this year, no...

July 03, 2019
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  • Leighton Rowell and
  • Virginia Prescott

Where To Watch Fireworks This Fourth Of July

Planning on heading out on the town this July 4? We've compiled a list of multiple places at which you can watch fireworks. Sit under the stars and...

July 03, 2019
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  • Kristen Rogers

State Troopers Urge Drivers To Put Safety First This Independence Day

The Georgia State Patrol and Motor Carrier Compliance Division expect a record number of travelers hitting the roadways for the Fourth of July holiday....

July 03, 2019
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By:
  • Kristen Rogers

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