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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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American Girl Addy Walker’s Dress Is A Political Statement
05-13-2025
Pleasant Company’s mission was to make history accessible to young girls, using dolls. Each American Girl character had a series of books, and corresponding dolls, that explored her story in […] The post American Girl Addy Walker’s Dress Is A Political...
Read moreExclusive: David Banner Says Being ‘Underpaid’ And ‘Underappreciated’ Left Him Depressed
05-13-2025
There’s no greater feeling than being seen and appreciated. In February, on the NAACP Image Awards red carpet, Grammy Award-winning rapper, producer, actor, and entrepreneur David Banner went viral for […] The post Exclusive: David Banner Says Being ‘Underpaid’ And ‘Underappreciated’...
Read moreCamille Rose’s Guava Slip Collection Will Upgrade Your Wash Day
05-13-2025
Last week, Camille Rose brought the flavor—and the moisture—to downtown New York City with a guava-infused celebration like no other. The beloved beauty brand transformed Cloudy Donut Co.’s Soho location […] The post Camille Rose’s Guava Slip Collection Will Upgrade Your...
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Dolphins claim DT Matthew Butler off waivers
05-13-2025
The Dolphins claimed defensive tackle Matthew Butler off waivers, the team announced Tuesday.The Raiders cut Butler on Monday.The Raiders made Butler a fifth-round pick in 2022, and he appeared in 15 games the past three seasons. He had 15 tackles...
Read moreTitans make several roster moves, including signing DL Carlos Watkins
05-13-2025
The Titans made several roster moves Tuesday.The team announced it has signed veteran cornerback Amani Oruwariye and veteran defensive lineman Carlos Watkins. Oruwariye's agreement previously was reported.The Titans also claimed linebacker Amari Burney off waivers.They cut defensive lineman Abdullah Anderson...
Read moreChiefs sign third-rounder Ashton Gillotte, fourth-round pick Jalen Royals
05-13-2025
The Chiefs have two more draft picks under contract. The NFL's daily transaction report shows that they signed third-round pick Ashton Gillotte and fourth-round pick Jalen Royals. Both players agreed to four-year deals with the team. Gillotte had 43 tackles...
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Massachusetts man pleads guilty to attacking a flight attendant with a broken spoon
05-13-2025
A Massachusetts man has pleaded guilty to attacking a flight attendant with a broken metal spoon and attempting to open an emergency door on a...
Read moreLawmakers seek investigation into South Carolina's firing squad execution
05-13-2025
Two South Carolina legislators are seeking an investigation into the state’s firing squad execution last month
Read moreUS-China deal to slash tariffs also eases burden on cheap packages
05-13-2025
Online shoppers in the U.S. will see a price break on their purchases valued at less than $800 and shipped from China after the Trump...
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Trump lobbies 'Too Late Powell' to cut interest rates
05-13-2025
President Donald Trump repeated his criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell as being "too late" in cutting interest rates, while inflation remains above the...
Read moreDisney unveils new direct-to-consumer ESPN streaming service with $29.99 price tag
05-13-2025
Disney's new direct-to-consumer streaming service will take one of its popular cable networks' name with ESPN but will include a number of channels.
Read moreMicrosoft will lay off nearly 6,000 employees in push for efficiency
05-13-2025
Technology giant Microsoft has plans to trim its headcount by 3% through layoffs. CNBC first reported on the move.
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GOP makes biggest bet yet pairing Trump tax rates with Medicaid cuts
05-13-2025
Republicans on Capitol Hill are betting the farm on President Trump’s domestic agenda. The massive legislative package features the tax cuts, energy production and immigration crackdown that helped Trump secure a second term, and GOP leaders in the Capitol are...
Read more3M to pay New Jersey up to $450M in landmark ‘forever chemical’ settlement
05-13-2025
3M will pay the state of New Jersey up to $450 million over the next 25 years, resolving claims regarding widespread contamination from “forever chemicals.” State Attorney General Matthew Platkin and Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner Shawn LaTourette announced the...
Read moreQatar Airways to announce major purchase from Boeing during Trump’s visit
05-13-2025
Qatar Airways is set to announce that it secured an agreement to purchase 150 aircraft from Boeing while President Trump is in Doha on Wednesday, a source familiar with the matter confirmed to NewsNation. Trump will travel from Saudi Arabia...
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