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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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Marvin Gaye’s 1974 Comeback Concert Has Audiences Listening Over 50 Years Later
04-02-2025
“It is a pleasure and a privilege for me to bring this gentleman on,” Wally Cox said to the raucous crowd. “Five years this man has been absent, a man […] The post Marvin Gaye’s 1974 Comeback Concert Has Audiences Listening...
Read moreWhat Happens When Decluttering Triggers Trauma? 3 Professionals Provide Solutions
04-02-2025
Springtime is a perfect time to begin decluttering your home, given the theme of renewal and freshness. But what happens when some items you’d like to toss have special meaning […] The post What Happens When Decluttering Triggers Trauma? 3 Professionals...
Read moreBarack Obama Photobombs A Family’s Cherry Blossom Shoot: “It Was Perfect”
04-02-2025
Picture this: You’re out with your family, capturing picture-perfect moments under D.C.’s iconic cherry blossoms, and then—boom!—former president Barack Obama casually photobombs your shot. That’s exactly what happened to Portia […] The post Barack Obama Photobombs A Family’s Cherry Blossom Shoot:...
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Former rugby player Petaia signs with Chargers
04-03-2025
Jordan Petaia represented Australia at the 2019 and 2023 Rugby World Cups [Getty Images]Former Australia rugby player Jordan Petaia has signed with NFL team the Los Angeles Chargers.Petaia, 25, played in 31 Tests and at two Rugby World Cups for...
Read moreBrowns have challenged Myles Garrett to become "a real leader of the team"
04-02-2025
The Browns signed Myles Garrett to a four-year, $160 million extension in March that included $123.5 million guaranteed. They now expect more out of the edge rusher.“What we’ve challenged Myles on is, by his practice habits, by his actions, etcetera...
Read moreTalks regarding 18th game could start soon
04-02-2025
For the 18-game season, it's a question of "when" and not "if." And the "when" could be coming soon.Per a source with knowledge of the dynamics, talks between the NFL and the NFL Players Association could begin as soon as...
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Georgia lawmakers pass religious freedom bill despite discrimination concerns
04-03-2025
Lawmakers in Georgia’s House have passed a controversial bill that aims to protect people’s rights to express their religion, but that critics say could lead...
Read moreUS bans personnel in China from romantic, sexual relations with Chinese citizens
04-03-2025
The U.S. government has banned American government personnel in China, as well as family members and contractors with security clearances, from any romantic or sexual...
Read moreBodega cats make New Yorkers' hearts purr, even if they violate state regulations
04-03-2025
Bodega cats in New York City are widely loved feline workers in the Big Apple's convenience stores
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College Basketball Crown gives teams an opportunity to extend their seasons
04-03-2025
With the men’s Final Four just days away, the College Basketball Crown is now down from 16 teams to eight in this single-elimination tournament.
Read moreFrance asks US to be 'cooperative' instead of 'confrontational' following Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs
04-03-2025
Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France, Jean-Noël Barrot, asked that President Trump reconsider imposing reciprocal tariffs and a 10% minimum tariff on all...
Read moreQVC announces agreement with TikTok for 24/7 live shopping streams
04-02-2025
QVC Group announced an agreement Wednesday with TikTok to allow 24/7 live shopping streams on the social media app, saying it will bring a "powerhouse...
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Booker says he hoped floor speech would be something that ‘would unify our caucus’
04-02-2025
Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) said on Wednesday he hoped to unify the Democratic party with his marathon floor speech this week after the caucus grew bitterly divided in debates over the continuing resolution last month. In an interview on MSNBC’s...
Read moreRepublicans seen more favorably, more united than Democrats: Poll
04-02-2025
Americans hold more favorable views of Republicans than Democrats, even as favorability remains grim across the board, according to the latest Economist/YouGov poll. In the survey, released Wednesday, Republicans in Congress have a net negative 13 favorability — with 39...
Read moreVance, Harris seen as top 2028 White House contenders
04-02-2025
Vice President JD Vance and former Vice President Kamala Harris are seen as top contenders for the White House in 2028 by their respective parties, according to the latest Economist/YouGov poll. The poll, released Wednesday, asks Democrats and Republicans whom...
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