Dan Rubenstein takes a look at the 2013 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest and the best things about the July 4th holiday.

Haiti is mostly Catholic, but daily life moves to the rhythms of spirit religion, or voodoo. Voodoo’s priests are community leaders and healers. Attempting to banish a spirit, this priest gets unexpected aid from the lord of the dead. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world’s …

“In the spring of 2010, a military prosecutor with the Army taught a college class near here that delved into Florida’s Stand Your Ground law. One of his pupils stood out for his diligence: George Zimmerman, who earned an A.”* George Zimmerman may have perjured himself in his trial. Did …

“Bolivia filed a complaint at the United Nations on Wednesday over what it called the kidnapping of its president, Evo Morales, whose plane was diverted to Vienna amid suspicions that it was carrying the surveillance whistleblower Edward Snowden.”* President Evo Morales of Bolivia may have been kidnapped, according to a …

It’s a major holiday week for North America — Canada Day was July 1st, and there’s this fireworks thing for the US on Thursday — so the Top Shelf crew and (after tonight) the 90 Seconds crews are taking a break this week. But not The Vergecast! Our work ethic …

Uncensored radio signal broadcasts to China are being destroyed by Radio Taiwan International. Is Taiwan caving to pressure from mainland China and the Chinese regime? RTI is bulldozing several towers built by the US military in the 70’s that service Radio Free Asia and Sound of Hope Radio. RTI’s mission …

“Egypt’s military on Wednesday ousted Mohamed Morsi, the nation’s first freely elected president, suspending the Constitution, installing an interim government and insisting it was responding to the millions of Egyptians who had opposed the Islamist agenda of Mr. Morsi and his allies in the Muslim Brotherhood.”* The army in Egypt …

These pets are not for everyone – in general pet owners must be responsible with any pet they own – all owners depicted are experienced and caring owners. Share on Facebook: http://on.fb.me/19Uq97t Share on Twitter: http://bit.ly/19UqgQp Song: https://soundcloud.com/djgiz/shades-of-soul-moods-vol-2 Special Thanks to Dave Durham – check out his awesome channel! http://www.youtube.com/user/bigboy3293 …

Homer Bailey’s unique career arc continues as the Cincinnati Reds pitcher tossed his second no-hitter in as many years. The two career no-nos puts him in unique company, and Matt Ufford honors him and the city of Cincinnati in this version of The Daily Win. Photo Credits: David Kohl/USA Today …

We may be off celebrating our country’s independence with hamburgers, veggie burgers, hot dogs, and (we promise totally legal) fireworks… but before we go: Joshua sits down with journalist and satirist Mo Rocca (CBS News, The Daily Show, Wishbone) for an extended chat on his storied career, including a stint …