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The annual Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest takes place on Coney Island in New York Tuesday. Competitive eater Joey "Jaws" Chestnut is hoping to defend his title as the champion, Esme Murphy, Jason DeRusha and Kylie Bearse report ( 3:41 ). WCCO Mid-Morning – July 4, 2017

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