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Obamas and Clintons to hit the campaign trail for Harris in the final stretch
Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama will follow their DNC appearance with campaign stops for Kamala Harris' campaign. WASHINGTON — Former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, along with former first lady Michelle Obama and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, are preparing to lend their political star power to Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign in the final stretch... Read more
Harris rides post-debate momentum into North Carolina with raucous rallies and large crowds
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Riding high on momentum two days after the presidential debate, Vice President Kamala Harris was greeted by a deafening crowd here Thursday, eager to see the Democratic nominee push to the next phase of her campaign. Harris told supporters it was time to turn the page from Donald Trump while again challenging the former president to a second debate, which she... Read more
Harris weaves her life story into a vision for America as she accepts Democratic nomination
Amid a cacophony of cheering Democrats and a canopy of red, white and blue balloons, Vice President Kamala Harris made history. The first woman elected vice president of the United States officially became the first Black and South Asian woman named a major-party presidential nominee, lifting Democrats’ hopes of defeating former President Donald Trump and keeping the White House for another... Read more
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The Art Of Layering By Atiya Walcott
09-30-2024
Fall is here and we’re excited for trench coats, long-sleeve tops, and light knits. 30-year-old, Chicago-based content creator Atiya Walcott is also quite excited as her videos encompass smart and... The post The Art Of Layering By Atiya Walcott appeared first...
Read moreDetangling The Beauty Of Black Women With Alopecia
09-30-2024
It was Saturday night on Broadway, and I had just twirled myself into the wings at the end of the first big number in Act 1 about becoming a woman... The post Detangling The Beauty Of Black Women With Alopecia appeared...
Read moreGabourey Sidibe’s Husband, Brandon Frankel, Shares A Cute Photo Of Their Twins
09-30-2024
Actress Gabourey Sidibe seems to be seamlessly embodying the motherhood role. The 41-year-old’s husband, Brandon Frankel, shared a candid photo of the Glow, Girl! actress and her twin children, Cooper... The post Gabourey Sidibe’s Husband, Brandon Frankel, Shares A Cute Photo...
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Five ways Purdy made 49ers, NFL history in his first 25 starts
09-30-2024
Brock Purdy made San Francisco 49ers and NFL history in the team's win over the New England Patriots on Sunday at Levi's Stadium.
Read moreCurran: Starting Drake Maye would be a ‘panic move' for Patriots
09-30-2024
Is it time for Drake Maye to take over in New England? Tom E. Curran explains why it's still too soon for the Patriots to hand the reins to their rookie QB.
Read morePatriots don't have the luxury of diverting from Drake Maye plan
09-30-2024
The calls to replace Jacoby Brissett with Drake Maye are getting louder. But the Patriots have no choice but to stay the course, writes Tom E. Curran.
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A Texas man is set to be executed for killing his infant son
09-24-2024
A Texas man with a history of mental illness who has repeatedly sought to waive his right to appeal his death sentence is facing execution...
Read moreFBI: Son of suspect in Trump assassination attempt arrested on child sexual abuse images charges
09-24-2024
The son of the man suspected in the assassination attempt in Florida of former President Donald Trump has been arrested on charges of possessing child...
Read moreFamily of Black World War II combat medic will finally receive his medal for heroism
09-24-2024
Family and supporters of a Black combat medic who treated 200 troops on D-Day under intense enemy fire are gathering to honor him
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North Carolina lawmaker warns Hurricane Helene recovery could take 'years'
09-30-2024
Rep. Greg Murphy, R-N.C., said the "cataclysmic" damage brought by Hurricane Helene could leave western parts of the state in recovery mode for years.
Read moreDirecTV-Dish merger: How it will impact customers
09-30-2024
DirecTV is merging with Dish as it tries to stay competitive in a market that has been dominated by streaming services such as Netflix and...
Read moreHurricane Helene devastation could cost up to $34B, Moody's says
09-30-2024
Hurricane Helene brought historic devastation across the Southeast leaving more than 100 people dead and a preliminary estimate puts its economic cost up to $34...
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Americans are asking all the wrong questions
09-30-2024
Until the right questions are asked, the answers will be neither relevant nor helpful.
Read moreVance, Walz VA medical records breached; probe underway
09-30-2024
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) employees improperly accessed the medical files of vice-presidential candidates Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, with a Justice Department investigation currently underway, the VA confirmed Monday. The Washington Post first reported the...
Read moreProject 2025 calls for the ‘break up’ of NOAA, commercialized weather service forecasts
09-30-2024
Project 2025, a controversial plan that seeks to inform a future conservative administration, calls for the “break up” of the National Atmospheric and Oceanic Administration (NOAA). NOAA houses the National Weather Service. The plan, spearheaded by the Heritage Foundation, says...
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