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Former Russian prisoner Vladimir Kara-Murza talks about his confinement, hopes for a post-Putin era
Russian journalist and activist Vladimir Kara-Murza addresses a press conference on August 2, 2024 in Bonn, Germany, one day after being released from Russia as political prisoner in one of the biggest prisoner swaps between [Read More…]
How Americans feel about book bans, restrictions: survey
Diyosa Carter/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — As schools and libraries across the country face record-breaking attempts to remove books from shelves, most Americans are opposed to book restrictions in public schools, according to a new [Read More…]
Manhunt for escaped murder suspect culminates in Chicago SWAT restaurant standoff
Douglas Sacha/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — After nearly two and a half months of searching, law enforcement officials zeroed in on fugitive Joshua Zimmerman, who has been on the run since escaping from the DeSoto [Read More…]
Thomas Lane, former cop convicted in George Floyd’s death, released from prison
amphotora/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A former Minneapolis police officer convicted in the death of George Floyd was released from prison Tuesday, a spokesperson for the Federal Bureau of Prisons confirmed to ABC News. Thomas [Read More…]
DNC Day 2 key moments: Obamas wow, Emhoff gets personal, a rollicking roll call
Democratic presidential candidate, Vice President Kamala Harris delivers a pre-recorded message during the second day of the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 20, 2024 in Chicago. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) (CHICAGO) — Day 2 of the [Read More…]
In boosting Kamala Harris at DNC, Obamas go high and low
Former US President Barack Obama speaks during the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, US, on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images) (CHICAGO) — Barack and [Read More…]
Democrats at DNC attack Trump on how they say Project 2025 would hurt education in states
Former President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference at his Mar-a-Lago estate, Aug. 8, 2024, in Palm Beach, Fla. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (CHICAGO) — Democrats have made conservatives’ controversial Project 2025 and its education [Read More…]
Illinois voters weigh in on 2024 vice presidential picks Tim Walz and JD Vance
Illinois voter Valerie Jencks speaks to ABC News about the 2024 election as the Democratic National Convention unfolds in Chicago. (ABC News) (CHICAGO) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will take the stage at the Democratic [Read More…]
DNC 2024 Day 2 live updates: ‘Yes, she can’: Obama endorses Harris, blasts Trump
Jacek Boczarski/Anadolu via Getty Images (CHICAGO) — Vice President Kamala Harris officially became the official Democratic presidential nominee during the second night of the Democratic National Convention. The night included a lively and upbeat roll [Read More…]
Scoreboard Roundup — 8/20/24
iStock (NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Tuesday’s sports events: MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL INTERLEAGUEMinnesota Twins 5, San Diego Padres 7Chicago White Sox 1, San Francisco Giants 4 Seattle Mariners 3, LA Dodgers 6Toronto Blue [Read More…]
‘It Ends With Us’ star defends Colleen Hoover as film passes $100 million at domestic box office
Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images via Getty Images Justin Baldoni‘s It Ends With Us has reached a major milestone. The romantic drama passed $100 million at the domestic box office on Tuesday, after only its 11th day [Read More…]
Maria Branyas Morera, the world’s oldest person, dies at age 117
In this image that was posted to social media, Maria Branyas is shown. (@MariaBranyas112/X) (NEW YORK) — A woman classified by Guinness World Records as the oldest person in the world died on Aug. 19 [Read More…]
Ukraine launches drone attack on Moscow: Officials
Getty Images – STOCK/omersukrugoksu (MOSCOW) — In what is one of the largest drone attacks since the Russia-Ukraine war began, Moscow officials said they shot down at least 12 drones on Wendesday. The Air Defense [Read More…]
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff tells his love story with Harris in DNC speech
Andrew Harnik/Getty Images (CHICAGO) — Second gentleman Doug Emhoff reintroduced himself to America on the second night of the Democratic National Convention as Vice President Kamala Harris makes a historic bid for president that, if [Read More…]
DNC 2024 Day 2 live updates: Obama says with Trump, ‘the sequel’s usually worse’
Jacek Boczarski/Anadolu via Getty Images (CHICAGO) — After an emotional tribute to President Joe Biden Monday night, the scene at the Democrats’ gathering on Tuesday shifts to appearances by former President Barack Obama and former [Read More…]
Michelle Obama returns to political spotlight with DNC speech backing Harris
Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images (CHICAGO) — Former first lady Michelle Obama took center stage at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday night, along with her husband former President Barack Obama, throwing their formidable political weight behind [Read More…]
Trying to counter DNC, Trump attacks Harris on ‘crime and safety’ alongside law enforcement
Tierney L. Cross/Getty Images (HOWELL, Mich.) — Former President Donald Trump continued his Democratic National Convention counterprogramming week in Howell, Michigan, on Tuesday, for a speech that was supposed to be dedicated to crime and [Read More…]
Israel-Gaza live updates: 115 projectiles fired from Lebanon into Israel on Tuesday
Luis Diaz Devesa/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — As the Israel-Hamas war continues, cease-fire discussions are occurring in the Middle East, with officials hoping to bring an end to the conflict. The United States and its [Read More…]
DNC 2024 Day 2 live updates: Lively, cameo-filled ceremonial roll call underway
Jacek Boczarski/Anadolu via Getty Images (CHICAGO) — After an emotional tribute to President Joe Biden Monday night, the scene at the Democrats’ gathering on Tuesday shifts to appearances by former President Barack Obama and former [Read More…]
Gaetz wins House primary after McCarthy-allied group spends millions boosting challenger
Alex Wong/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Rep. Matt Gaetz defeated his Republican primary opponent on Tuesday in one of Florida’s most conservative congressional districts, according to an Associated Press projection, handing former Speaker Kevin McCarthy a [Read More…]