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Georgia sheriff’s deputy killed after being ‘ambushed’ responding to domestic dispute call
Paulding County Sheriff’s Office (DALLAS, Ga.) — A Georgia sheriff’s deputy was shot and killed Saturday night while responding to a call about a domestic dispute, officials said. Paulding County Sheriff Gary Gulledge identified the [Read More…]
Election 2024 updates: Michelle Obama to speak at DNC this week
Grant Baldwin/Getty Images (CHICAGO) — Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday unveiled her economic platform, her first major policy rollout since becoming the Democratic nominee. Former President Donald Trump on Thursday held a press conference [Read More…]
Who is Gwen Walz? What to know about the wife of Kamala Harris’ running mate
Andrew Harnik/Getty Images (MINNEAPOLIS) — Ever since Vice President Kamala Harris announced Tim Walz as her running mate, the buzz around Minnesota’s governor has been about his political image as a folksy “Midwestern Dad.” But [Read More…]
Israel-Gaza live updates: Netanyahu says Israel ‘can’t be flexible’ on some issues
Luis Diaz Devesa/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — As the Israel-Hamas war continues, the U.S. military announced it is moving more forces to the Middle East. The United States and its allies continue to plead for [Read More…]
Russian supply bridges destroyed by Ukraine amid Kursk incursion, Kyiv says
Ukraine’s Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk via Reuters LONDON — The Ukrainian military destroyed a bridge inside Russia that had been critically important for carrying Russian supplies, marking the second such bridge destroyed within days, [Read More…]
Driver allegedly kills innocent bystander while trying to mow down domestic partner: Police
Douglas Sacha/Getty Images (HOUSTON) — A driver could face a possible murder charge after he allegedly struck and killed an innocent bystander on a sidewalk in Houston early Sunday while attempting to mow down his [Read More…]
Ernesto weakens to tropical storm after lashing Bermuda as hurricane
Getty Images/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Ernesto has been downgraded to a tropical storm after passing over the Caribbean island of Bermuda as a hurricane without causing major damage. The storm — which over the [Read More…]
Duckworth: ‘Momentum is continuing to build’ for Harris heading into DNC
ABC News (CHICAGO) — Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., whose home state is hosting the Democratic National Convention, said Vice President Kamala Harris is on the upswing heading into the major political gathering this week. Speaking [Read More…]
Harris and Walz launch their 1st bus tour through western Pennsylvania
Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images (PITTSBURGH) — Just a day away from the Democratic National Convention, Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz and their spouses, Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff and Gwen Walz, will kick off [Read More…]
Democrats announce themes for 4 nights of convention, including ‘bold vision’ for America
Joe Raedle/Getty Images (CHICAGO) — Vice President Kamala Harris will set out what Democratic officials are touting as a “bold vision for America’s future” at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next week, as her [Read More…]
In Florida, a fake voter guide spurs accusations of dirty tricks
Bloomberg/Getty Images (JACKSONVILLE, FL) — There’s a political storm brewing on Florida’s Atlantic Coast, just outside of Jacksonville. A voter guide falsely purporting to show a slate of endorsements by the local Republican party hit [Read More…]
5 things to watch for at the Democratic National Convention
Andrew Harnik/Getty Images (CHICAGO) — Democrats are kicking off their convention in Chicago this week to formally nominate Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to top their 2024 presidential ticket. The gathering [Read More…]
Shooting incident reported near JBSA-Lackland Base, officials say
Douglas Sacha/Getty Images/STOCK (SAN ANTONIO) — The main gate to U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland has reopened after an off-base shooting incident early Saturday. Guards at the gate discharged their weapons in the [Read More…]
NYC beaches close due to rip currents from Hurricane Ernesto
WABC (NEW YORK) — Several New York City beaches will remain closed for the weekend due to strong rip currents from Hurricane Ernesto. The Category 1 storm made landfall in Bermuda early Saturday, hovering slowly [Read More…]
Health Secretary Xavier Becerra breaks down Medicare drug price talks
Thierry Monasse/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) When Congress passed the Inflation Reduction Act in 2022, there was a key provision that the Biden administration fought hard for. For years, private insurance companies negotiated with drug makers over [Read More…]
Trump Media stock is plummeting. These shareholders don’t care
Anna Barclay/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Trump Media & Technology Group’s stock dropped more than 11% this week, suffering from sour sentiment after a weak earnings report and the return of former President Donald Trump [Read More…]
Inside Israel’s deadly Jenin raid, 40 hours in May that shook the West Bank refugee camp
Issam Rimawi/Anadolu via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Journalist Amr Manasra says he remembers the moment an iron column saved his life. It was a miracle, he said, when an Israeli sniper’s bullet was met [Read More…]
George Santos expected to plead guilty during a hearing Monday in fraud case: Sources
Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — George Santos is expected to plead guilty in his fraud case during a hearing Monday in federal court on Long Island, sources familiar with the case told ABC [Read More…]
President Biden and first lady to make ‘strong case’ to elect Harris at DNC on Monday night
Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images (CHICAGO) — President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will speak at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Monday night, a senior DNCC spokesperson confirmed. Their speeches will “make a [Read More…]
As Chicago braces for Democratic National Convention, concerns over safety mount
John Moore/Getty Images (CHICAGO) — With more than 50,000 people estimated to descend on Chicago next week for the Democratic National Convention, the city said it is prepared to make sure the week is a [Read More…]