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DNC 2024 Day 1 live updates: Biden lays out choice to ‘save democracy’ with Harris
Andrew Harnik/Getty Images (CHICAGO) — Democrats kicked off their convention Monday with a who’s who of guests who all touted Vice President Kamala Harris’ run for the White House. Several topics came up during the [Read More…]
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Hillary Clinton, in DNC speech, says Kamala Harris can break ‘hardest glass ceiling’
Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton speaks onstage during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on August 19, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) (CHICAGO) — Former [Read More…]
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Election 2024 updates: Harris headed to Milwaukee rally Tuesday
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…]
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Scoreboard Roundup — 8/19/24
iStock (NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Monday’s sports events: MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL INTERLEAGUECincinnati Reds 6, Toronto Blue Jays 3NY Mets 4, Baltimore Orioles 3Texas Rangers 4, Pittsburgh Pirates 3San Diego Padres 5, [Read More…]
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US births fell in 2023, ending two years of upticks during the pandemic: CDC
Isabel Pavia/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The number of births declined in the United States in 2023, ending two years of upticks during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new federal report. A report published [Read More…]
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Millie Bobby Brown adapting her novel ‘Nineteen Steps’ for Netflix
Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images Stranger Things‘ Millie Bobby Brown is reportedly developing a feature adaptation of her debut novel, Nineteen Steps, for Netflix, sources tell Deadline. Brown will reportedly produce and star in the feature, which The [Read More…]
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Two Americans among missing passengers from sunken superyacht
Italian Coast Guard Command teams and firefighters are carrying out search and rescue operations with helicopters and ships to find missing people after after a yacht sank on Monday due to a storm 20 kilometers [Read More…]
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Israel-Gaza live updates: Bodies of six hostages recovered from Gaza
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…]
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DNC 2024 Day 1 live updates: Biden touts accomplishments, paints them as Harris’ too
Andrew Harnik/Getty Images (CHICAGO) — In a presidential campaign like no other — and just four weeks after President Joe Biden bowed out of the race — Democrats are gathering in Chicago this week to [Read More…]
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Hillary Clinton to speak at DNC as Harris looks to make history as 1st female president
Franziska Krug/Getty Images (CHICAGO) — Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton spoke Monday on the first night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, where later this week Vice President Kamala Harris will formally accept [Read More…]
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Election 2024 updates: ‘Scandal’ alums Kerry Washington, Tony Goldwyn to host
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…]
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DNC 2024 Day 1 live updates: Harris makes appearance, ‘forever grateful’ for Biden
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images In a presidential campaign like no other — and just four weeks after President Joe Biden bowed out of the race — Democrats are gathering in Chicago this week to nominate Vice [Read More…]
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Trump kicks off week of DNC counterprogramming with economy remarks in Pennsylvania
Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Former President Donald Trump is spending the week traveling to battleground states — a way of counterprogramming against the Democratic National Convention, — starting with remarks Monday on the [Read More…]
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Ashley Biden in the spotlight ahead of president’s DNC speech
Andrew Harnik/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — When President Joe Biden bids the Democratic National Convention a bittersweet farewell Monday night, he will be introduced by one of his closest champions, his youngest daughter, Ashley. Although she [Read More…]
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‘Right thing to do’: George Santos addresses pleading guilty to federal charges
Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Former Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., on Monday pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, telling reporters outside the courthouse the guilty plea was the “right thing to do.” [Read More…]
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4 men charged in connection with death of ‘General Hospital’ actor Johnny Wactor
Craig Sjodin/ABC via Getty Images (LOS ANGELES) — Charges were announced Monday against four men in connection with the fatal shooting of “General Hospital” actor Johnny Wactor in May. Robert Barceleau, 18, was charged with [Read More…]
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Gun violence among top issues in DNC Platform
Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images (CHICAGO) — Delegates at the Democratic National Convention approved their platform Monday night and made efforts to curb gun violence a top priority. The 92-page 2024 DNC Platform touted the work President [Read More…]
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Judge rejects latest attempt by Hunter Biden to dismiss tax-related charges
Kent Nishimura/Getty Images (WILMINGTON, Del.) — A federal judge on Monday rejected the latest attempt by President Joe Biden’s son Hunter Biden to dismiss several tax-related charges he faces in Los Angeles, all but ensuring [Read More…]
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D’Vontaye Mitchell’s family settles with hotel as workers face murder charges in connection to his death
ABC News (MILWAUKEE) — The family of D’Vontaye Mitchell, who died on June 30 after he was pinned down by four hotel workers outside a Hyatt Regency in Milwaukee, reached a settlement with the hotel [Read More…]
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Boyfriend kills girlfriend, her mother in shooting outside Kentucky courthouse: Police
ABC News (ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky.) — Three family members were shot, including two fatally, near a courthouse in Kentucky on Monday before attending a hearing on an emergency protective order, officials said. The suspect in the [Read More…]