Fourth of July Amid Blackout Across Nation at Mount Vernon and D.C.
Amid a wide regional blackout and 90 plus degree heat millions faced Independence Day without power. At Mount Vernon Washingtons estate ice cream making and a naturalization ceremony drew crowds while in D C Barack Obama hosted immigrants and service members at events and Mitt Romney joined Wolfeboro parade.
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Chestnut wins sixth straight hot dog title at Coney Island
Joey Chestnut, 28, from San Jose, California, ate 68 hot dogs to win the Fourth of July contest at Coney Island, earning $10,000 and the mustard yellow belt. Tim Janus was second with 52, Patrick Bertoletti third with 51. Sonya Thomas won the women’s title with 45, taking $10,000 and a pink belt. The event drew tens of thousands as spectators noted the excess and health concerns amid a national obesity debate. Chestnut and Thomas both defended titles from previous years.
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Scalia Critics Say His Term Shaped By Politics On Court
Justice Antonin Scalia drew unusually political attention for remarks in court and writings during the term. His Arizona immigration dissent and references to slave law framed the debate, drawing criticism from liberals and praise from supporters who say he challenged a majority opinion.
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