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Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest 2024 crowns new champion
It's the dawn of a new era at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Patrick Bertoletti is the new men's champion, and Miki Sudo set a new record and retained the women's division title.
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It's the dawn of a new era at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Patrick Bertoletti is the new men's champion, and Miki Sudo set a new record and retained the women's division title.
Erin Merdy faces nine total charges related to the deaths of her three children.
The children, who were 7 years old, 4 years old and 3 months old, were found in critical condition on a Coney Island beach, police said.
A man who was apparently sleeping on the beach at Coney Island was struck and killed by a New York City parks department truck, police said.
The Parks Department said the truck was leaving the beach after a cleanup job and ran over the man who was laying down on the sand.
Feltman's hot dogs were the first and original hot dogs before Nathan's. Feltman’s story is not well known around most of the country, but it's legendary in Coney Island. A trio of brothers grew up hearing stories of the old Feltman’s restaurant and now, two of those brothers have brought Feltman’s back, carried by the memory of the one they lost on 9/11. Jeff Glor has the story.
Amusement park rides and sideshows, hot dogs, and mermaid parades: How a tiny stretch of beachfront in Brooklyn has continued to leave an indelible mark on the world's popular imagination for nearly 150 years.
Amusement park rides and sideshows, hot dogs, and mermaid parades: Coney Island, a tiny stretch of beachfront in Brooklyn, has left an indelible mark on the world's popular imagination for nearly 150 years. Correspondent David Pogue rides a rollercoaster of history in exploring the allure of the New York seaside resort.
German immigrants brought frankfurters to America in the 1800s. Nathan's Famous hot dogs in Coney Island helped elevate the food to an American classic. Michael George reports.
Our fascination with mermaids is as deep as the sea, going back centuries to the myth of a Syrian goddess who was transformed into a half-fish. Faith Salie reports on how the folklore of mermaids got its legs as a feature of modern stories, movies and Coney Island. She also talks with a real live mermaid at Weeki Wachee Springs State Park in Florida, and discusses mermaid lore with Varla Ventura, author of "Among the Mermaids: Facts, Myths, and Enchantments from the Sirens of the Sea."
Joey "Jaws" Chestnut, Miki Sudo devour dozens of hot dogs at annual Nathan's Famous Fourth of July contest
Competitive eaters have to train their stomachs to down all those hot dogs in record time
Can Joey "Jaws" Chestnut win his 11th title at the annual Fourth of July competition?
Several hundred people, cheered on by hundreds more, ran into the ocean Monday to mark the start of 2018
Despite below-freezing temperatures, hundreds of people ran into the water on New Year's Day for the Coney Island Polar Bear Club's annual plunge.
Chestnut was reigning champion heading into Tuesday's 10-minute race, which attracts world's hungriest competitive eaters at Coney Island
Fans posted video on social media that show that Hall of Fame guitarist appearing dizzy before stumbling off stage
Joey "Jaws" Chestnut beat his own record in regaining the Mustard Yellow International Belt with 70 hot dogs and buns
For more than 100 years Coney Island has been synonymous with summer playtime
Marcell Dockery, 18, was convicted of murder, arson and assault charges in connection with the April 2014 fire that killed Officer Dennis Guerra and injured his partner, Rosa Rodriguez
Hillary Clinton visited several churches in Queens this weekend, while Bernie Sanders grabbed a hot dog in Brooklyn's Coney Island; Photographer Sophie Gamand says she's on a mission to change that.
Enthusiasts explain the key to a successful dip in the icy waters
Since the first roller coaster opened in 1884 on New York's Coney Island, the ride has gone through many changes to become what it is today
Competitive eating world shocked by defeat of Joey "Jaws" Chestnut, who was seeking ninth straight victory
Coney Island's legendary coaster, The Cyclone, was on its first public ride of the season when it jammed. All passengers left safely, though shaken up.
A former classmate told CBS News that Thomas Matthew Crooks, the man who shot former President Donald Trump, tried out for Bethel Park High School's varsity rifle team.
The biggest continuing effect has been on air travel. Carriers canceled thousands of flights on Friday and now have many of their planes and crews in the wrong place.
Al-Masirah TV, a media outlet controlled by Houthi rebels in Yemen reported the airstrikes in the port city of Hodeidah.
Police say a Florida man accused of making threats against former President Donald Trump, U.S. Sen. JD Vance and their families on social media has been arrested.
More than two dozen House Democrats and four senators have now called on President Biden to end his reelection bid.
The German-based sportswear company drew criticism from Israel for including supermodel Bella Hadid in the advertising for the SL72 shoes.
The authorization does not mean a strike will happen immediately and both sides could reach a deal. If a strike does happen, it would be the first at Disneyland in 40 years.
Last month, Jackson Lee revealed that she had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
Novo Nordisk and Lilly can't keep up with demand for their weight loss drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro. But they object to specialty pharmacies making their own cheaper versions to fill the gap — providing as much as 30% of those drugs sold in the U.S.
Gov. Chris Sununu signed the bill Friday, saying in a statement it "ensures fairness and safety in women's sports by maintaining integrity and competitive balance in athletic competitions."
Sandra Hemme, whose murder conviction was overturned after she served 43 years in prison, is now free — despite objections from Missouri's attorney general.
A former classmate told CBS News that Thomas Matthew Crooks, the man who shot former President Donald Trump, tried out for Bethel Park High School's varsity rifle team.
Police say a Florida man accused of making threats against former President Donald Trump, U.S. Sen. JD Vance and their families on social media has been arrested.
The authorization does not mean a strike will happen immediately and both sides could reach a deal. If a strike does happen, it would be the first at Disneyland in 40 years.
The German-based sportswear company drew criticism from Israel for including supermodel Bella Hadid in the advertising for the SL72 shoes.
The authorization does not mean a strike will happen immediately and both sides could reach a deal. If a strike does happen, it would be the first at Disneyland in 40 years.
Novo Nordisk and Lilly can't keep up with demand for their weight loss drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro. But they object to specialty pharmacies making their own cheaper versions to fill the gap — providing as much as 30% of those drugs sold in the U.S.
Investors are sizing up which industries could benefit under a second Trump administration. But Wall Street preach caution, saying it's easy to get burned.
Starbuck's mobile order ahead and pay features are down. Here's what the company is doing to restore them.
Police say a Florida man accused of making threats against former President Donald Trump, U.S. Sen. JD Vance and their families on social media has been arrested.
Last month, Jackson Lee revealed that she had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
The virtual ballot will show Biden "as the presumptive and only qualified nominee," but there's an option for delegates to mark their own preference, as there was in 2020.
The call comes nearly five years after another phone conversation between the leaders triggered Trump's first impeachment.
A Marine accused of using a Nazi salute during the U.S. Capitol insurrection has been sentenced to almost five years in prison for assaulting police officers who were guarding the building.
AI bots like Google AI have given incorrect information, with the results ranging from humorous to potentially dangerous.
Novo Nordisk and Lilly can't keep up with demand for their weight loss drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro. But they object to specialty pharmacies making their own cheaper versions to fill the gap — providing as much as 30% of those drugs sold in the U.S.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Researchers have published more than 24,000 papers on long COVID — a constellation of health effects such as shortness of breath, fatigue, brain fog and heart failure that last months or years after the initial infection.
Mr. Biden indicated earlier Friday he could be back on the campaign trail within days.
Al-Masirah TV, a media outlet controlled by Houthi rebels in Yemen reported the airstrikes in the port city of Hodeidah.
The war in Gaza, sparked by Hamas' Oct. 7 attack on southern Israel, has killed more than 38,900 people, according to the territory's Health Ministry.
Police in Bangladesh have enacted a strict curfew with a "shoot-on-sight" order amid violent protests and chaos.
The German-based sportswear company drew criticism from Israel for including supermodel Bella Hadid in the advertising for the SL72 shoes.
Dangerous heat has posed a threat around the world this year.
Birdwatching might seem like an antiquated activity - but thanks to young fans and TikTok, it's having a moment in the spotlight. Actor Ian Harding detailed his love for the hobby in a new memoir, "Odd Birds."
A live album recorded by Louis Armstrong three years before his death in 1971 has been released. It's another moment in the spotlight for the beloved musician. Michelle Miller has more.
Bob Newhart, whose observational humor and deadpan delivery raised his comedy albums and TV sitcoms to classic status, died on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at the age of 94. In this "Sunday Morning" profile that aired on November 3, 2002, the comedian, recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, talked with correspondent Rita Braver about his journey from accounting to standup. Braver also talks with the comic's co-stars Jane Curtin ("The Librarian") and Tom Poston ("Newhart") about Newhart's gifts.
Glass Animals frontman Dave Bayley talks with Anthony Mason about his songwriting process for the band's new album, following up the hit song "Heat Waves" and becoming more confident as a writer.
After the success of "Heat Waves," Dave Bayley opens up about his struggles and the creative process behind Glass Animals' new album, "I Love You So F***ing Much."
With medical providers facing rising levels of burnout, software designers are testing specialized AI-powered chatbots that they hope provide preventative care advice to patients. However, CBS News Confirmed found that the summaries given from existing AI bots like ChatGPT aren't always accurate.
A flaw in a software update from CrowdStrike, a firm that provides cybersecurity services through Microsoft for half of the Fortune 1000 companies, has caused a major worldwide tech outage. Carter Evans examines exactly what caused the glitch and how it is being fixed.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
A software meltdown caused one of the largest tech outages in modern history, grounding thousands of flights worldwide Friday, stranding travelers and leaving airlines scrambling for answers. Kris Van Cleave reports.
A global tech outage Friday grounded planes, sent offices offline and disrupted multiple industries. Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike says it identified a critical problem in its software and is working to fix the issue. Justin Cappos, professor and cybersecurity expert at New York University's Tandon School of Engineering, joins CBS News to explain what caused the outage and when things could return to normal.
This summer millions of people have experienced the fact that climate change is making our days hotter, but new research shows it is also making them longer. CBS News' Lana Zak explains.
The full moon, also known as the Thunder Moon, will last three days, peaking on Sunday morning.
Experts say the surging demand for energy in the U.S. is forecast to hit record-highs both this year and next year, straining the country's aging power grid and creating more planet-warming emissions. Part of the demand is from a growing number of data centers across the nation and the rise of artificial intelligence.
The melting of glaciers and polar ice sheets causes water to move closer to the equator, fattening the planet and slowing its rotation, according to a recent study.
Spade-toothed whales are the world's rarest, with no live sightings ever recorded. Until, perhaps, now. One may have washed up onto a New Zealand beach.
Sandra Hemme, whose murder conviction was overturned after she served 43 years in prison, is now free — despite objections from Missouri's attorney general.
"It was just a horrific scene that even seasoned officers told me it is the worst thing they've ever seen," the sheriff said.
The drug ring would appeal to a witchdoctor "to receive his blessing and for the success of its cocaine transportation," police said.
John Carter was charged with two counts of murder in relation to the death of his fiancée Katelyn Markham.
Weisselberg was sentenced in April to five months in Rikers Island, in line with a plea agreement over his alleged perjury in a 2023 civil fraud case.
The cosmos is providing a full moon for the 55th anniversary of the first lunar landing this weekend, and plenty of other events honor Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin's giant leap.
This weekend marks 55 years since the historic Apollo 11 moon landing. Retired NASA astronaut Leroy Chiao joins CBS News to look back on the small step for man and giant leap for mankind.
The full moon, also known as the Thunder Moon, will last three days, peaking on Sunday morning.
NASA says the Deorbit Vehicle will drive the lab to a controlled re-entry and breakup in 2030 to close out three decades of operation.
Rain already falls on Venus, but it took more than 14 minutes for Missy Elliott's The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" to reach the planet.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games."
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
Recovery continues after global computer outage; Otter who terrorized California surfers returns.
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Amos Lee returns to Saturday Sessions. The Philadelphia native known for his soulful voice worked as a teacher and bartender before giving music a try - and now, two decades later, Lee has recorded 10 studio albums. An eleventh album is set to be released next month, ahead of a tour with the Indigo Girls in the fall. Now, from his new album "Transmissions," here is Amos Lee with "Carry You On."
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Amos Lee returns to Saturday Sessions. The Philadelphia native known for his soulful voice worked as a teacher and bartender before giving music a try - and now, two decades later, Lee has recorded 10 studio albums. An eleventh album is set to be released next month, ahead of a tour with the Indigo Girls in the fall. Now, from his new album "Transmissions," here is Amos Lee with "Hold On Tight."
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Amos Lee returns to Saturday Sessions. The Philadelphia native known for his soulful voice worked as a teacher and bartender before giving music a try - and now, two decades later, Lee has recorded 10 studio albums. An eleventh album is set to be released next month, ahead of a tour with the Indigo Girls in the fall. Now, from his new album "Transmissions," here is Amos Lee with "Built To Fall."
Otter 841 terrorized surfers in Santa Cruz, California last year, biting and hijacking boards. Multiple operations to capture her failed, and she disappeared without notice in October. Now, she's back. Surfers are on the lookout while experts try to explain her odd behavior.