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      Joey ‘Jaws’ Chestnut hopes for a comeback victory in annual Nathan’s Famous hot dog eating contest

      NEW YORK – The Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest is back, and famed competitive eater Joey “Jaws” Chestnut is hoping...

      Missouri judge again blocks many of the state’s anti-abortion laws

      JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A Missouri judge blocked many of the state's abortion restrictions Thursday, reimposing a preliminary injunction against them just a little...

      Israel Agrees to U.S.-Proposed Gaza Cease-Fire Deal

      Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at a U.S.-proposed Israel-Hamas cease-fire deal, who will be the next Dalai Lama, and a landmark...

      Alabama sets nitrogen execution for man convicted of killing store clerk during 1997 robbery

      MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama has scheduled a September execution by nitrogen gas for a man convicted of killing a convenience store clerk during a...

      How people are celebrating, protesting and traveling for July Fourth

      LOS ANGELES – Recent polls will tell you there's been a drop in national pride among Americans, particularly Democrats in the Trump era, with...

      Supreme Court clears way for deportation to South Sudan of several immigrants with no ties there

      WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court on Thursday cleared the way for the deportation of several immigrants who were put on a flight in May...

      What to know about buying electric vehicles after the federal tax incentives end

      The massive tax and spending cut bill that Congress passed Thursday ends federal tax incentives for electric vehicles. Buyers have until Sept. 30 to...

      Supreme Court to consider reviving lawsuit restricting evangelizing in small Mississippi town

      WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court said Thursday it will consider whether to revive a lawsuit from a man barred from evangelizing outside a small-town...

      Nissan recalls over 480,000 vehicles in the US and Canada due to engine failure risk

      NEW YORK – Nissan is recalling more than 480,000 of its vehicles across the U.S. and Canada due to potential manufacturing defects that could...

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