Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Over and over, from the massive stage in the electric convention hall, the Democrats this week predicted that Kamala Harris would defeat Donald Trump. They described her as a historic figure, the embodiment of hope, “the president of joy.” But amid the extraordinary optimism, former first lady Michelle Obama offered
Continue ReadingAssociated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris, on the night she became the first woman of Black and South Asian heritage to be a major party’s presidential nominee, didn’t explicitly mention the racial and gender firsts she would set if elected to the White House. Instead, she opted for direct mentions of her
Continue ReadingAP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rallied close to their records Friday after the head of the Federal Reserve finally said out loud what Wall Street has been expecting for a while: Cuts to interest rates are coming soon to help the economy. The S&P 500 rose 1.1% after Fed Chair Jerome
Continue ReadingAssociated Press PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron will hold talks with key political players in a bid to form a new government. The meetings at the Elysee presidential palace come after surprise legislative elections last month resulted in no party winning the majority at the National Assembly, France’s powerful lower house of parliament.
Continue ReadingBy Aaron Pellish, Gregory Krieg and Michael Williams, CNN Chicago (CNN) — Vice President Kamala Harris called for the Palestinian people to be able to “realize their right to dignity, security, freedom and self-determination” while reiterating her support for a ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas during her remarks here Thursday at the
Continue ReadingAssociated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Federal prosecutors agreed to recommend a prison sentence of no more than 40 years for a former Memphis police officer who pleaded guilty Friday to federal civil rights violations in the 2023 fatal beating of Tyre Nichols. Emmitt Martin is the second former officer to plead guilty in the
Continue ReadingCNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — For the first time, more than 200 social media influencers received prime access to the Democratic National Convention this week. It marked an unprecedented effort by the Harris campaign to harness the power of content creators to reach more Americans — particularly young voters. Here’s what else you
Continue ReadingCNN By Eric Bradner, Arit John and Gregory Krieg, CNN (CNN) — Vice President Kamala Harris capped one of the most extraordinary months in modern political history Thursday night with a speech that rallied Democrats around themes of patriotism — and cast Donald Trump as the enemy of classic American principles. “In the enduring struggle
Continue ReadingCNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — For the first time, more than 200 social media influencers received prime access to the Democratic National Convention this week. It marked an unprecedented effort by the Harris campaign to harness the power of content creators to reach more Americans — particularly young voters. Here’s what else you
Continue ReadingCNN By Eric Bradner, Arit John and Gregory Krieg, CNN (CNN) — Vice President Kamala Harris capped one of the most extraordinary months in modern political history Thursday night with a speech that rallied Democrats around themes of patriotism — and cast Donald Trump as the enemy of classic American principles. “In the enduring struggle
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (AP) — Archaeologists in Virginia are uncovering one of colonial America’s most lavish displays of opulence: An ornamental garden where a wealthy politician and enslaved gardeners grew exotic plants from around the world. Such plots of land dotted Britain’s colonies and served as status symbols for the elite. They were the
Continue ReadingAssociated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Over and over, from the massive stage in the electric convention hall, the Democrats this week predicted Kamala Harris would defeat Donald Trump. They described her as a historic figure, the embodiment of hope, “the president of joy.” But amid the extraordinary optimism, former first lady Michelle Obama offered a
Continue ReadingAssociated Press HONOLULU (AP) — A tropical storm is expected to deliver strong winds and heavy rain to Hawaii this weekend, particularly to the Big Island and Maui, as it passes south of the island chain. The National Weather Service on Thursday evening issued a tropical storm watch for Hawaii County, which includes all of
Continue ReadingBy Eric Bradner, Arit John and Gregory Krieg, CNN (CNN) — Vice President Kamala Harris capped one of the most extraordinary months in modern political history Thursday night with a speech that rallied Democrats around themes of patriotism — and cast Donald Trump as the enemy of classic American principles. “In the enduring struggle between
Continue ReadingAssociated Press Like a lot of people, Ellen Lo Hoffman was shocked and disturbed by the shooting death of Michael Brown, a Black teenager, at the hands of a Ferguson, Missouri, police officer a decade ago this month. Hoffman — an assistant regional director for the national campus ministry InterVarsity Christian Fellowship — held a
Continue ReadingAP Media Writer Kamala Harris introduced herself to the country she hopes to lead in the climactic moment of the Democratic national convention on Thursday — and despite chatter about potential mystery guests, Beyoncé’s only appearance was over the loudspeakers. In the end, it was the most traditional of convention moments coming through television screens:
Continue ReadingAssociated Press CHICAGO (AP) — As far as Chicago’s storied protests go, the numbers outside the Democratic National Convention were unremarkable. But organizers say they did something leaders inside didn’t: Make the war in Gaza part of the agenda. The stakes were high for the nation’s third-largest city. Despite hosting more political conventions than any
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Luis Severino outdueled Dylan Cease and the New York Mets beat the San Diego Padres 8-3 on Thursday night in the opener of a four-game series between NL playoff contenders. Pete Alonso and Jeff McNeil had three hits apiece and Mark Vientos drove in three runs for the
Continue ReadingAssociated Press GRINDAVIK, Iceland (AP) — A volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted Thursday evening for the sixth time since December, spewing red lava through a new fissure on the Reykjanes Peninsula. The eruption began shortly after 9 p.m. following a series of strong earthquakes and within the hour a 4-kilometer (2.4-mile) fissure cut through the
Continue ReadingAssociated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — The U.S. ambassador to Mexico is calling a judicial overhaul proposed by Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador a “risk” to the country’s democracy. Ambassador Ken Salazar also said Thursday that the overhault, including having judges be elected, “threatens the historic commercial relationship” between Mexico and the U.S. The
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