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Chestnut devours 66 hot dogs and buns to win the annual Fourth of July contest. Miki Sudo remained perfect on the women's side with her 12th win.

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Joey Chestnut wins men's 4th of July Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest

7 Wonders of America

We unveil the 7 Natural Wonders of America in partnership with National Geographic. Watch on ABC, ABC News Live and Disney+.

World leaders from German Chancellor Merz to Indian PM Modi are congratulating the US on its 250th Independence Day. Follow DW live.

BREAKING

Taylor Swift wedding insiders spill secrets from hidden tunnel to brutal snubs

Ominous Trump

Trump vowed in a speech that the GOP "will not lose an election for 100 years" if they pass his voter ID bill and end the filibuster.

Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest 🌭

Defending champion Joey Chestnut returns to Coney Island to defend his title. Watch on ABC, ABC News Live and Disney+.

GLOBAL RESPECT

King Charles, Pope Leo and world leaders honor America's 250th birthday

HAPPILY EVER AFTER

SEE IT: Leaked details reveal inside look at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's top-secret wedding

Terrorist linked to 7/7 bombings released from mental hospital

Grill like a pro

9 mistakes to stop making at your summer BBQs, according to experts

See first photos from inside Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's star-studded MSG wedding

The news quiz

Trump’s crypto earnings revealed, and Taylor Swift wedding excitement: How closely have you been following the news?

America's dialects

From the Southern twang to Boston accent, U.S. dialects are shifting — and teen girls set the tone, linguists say.