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As his campaign sharpens attacks on Harris, Trump remains fixated on Biden

By Phil Mattingly and Kate Sullivan, CNN (CNN) — As Democrats prepared for a deeply symbolic night to mark the passing of the generational torch, former President Donald Trump remained fixated on his former opponent. Trump’s campaign has pushed sharply against Vice President Kamala Harris, launching a weeklong swing-state tour in tightly controlled environments with

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Some protesters tear down security fence as thousands march outside Democratic National Convention

By Associated Press Chicago (AP) — Dozens of protesters broke through a security fence near the site of the Democratic National Convention on its opening day Monday as thousands took to the streets to voice their opposition to the war in Gaza. Families with babies in strollers, students, elected leaders and others holding signs and flags joined

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Ruth Johnson Colvin, who founded Literacy Volunteers of America, has died at 107

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Ruth Johnson Colvin, who founded Literacy Volunteers of America, was inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame and received the nation’s highest civilian award, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, has died. She was 107 years old. Colvin died on Sunday in Syracuse, New York, according to ProLiteracy, the nonprofit organization

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Jury hears ex-politician on trial for murder amassed photos, ID records about slain Vegas reporter

Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Hundreds of photos of a slain investigative journalist’s home and neighborhood were found on the cellphone and computer of a local Democratic politician accused of “lying in wait” and killing the reporter, who had written several articles critical of the official, a Nevada jury was told Monday. Other photos

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Philippines to host a US visa processing center for up to 300 Afghans resettling in America

Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippines has agreed to temporarily host a U.S. immigrant visa processing center for a limited number of Afghan nationals aspiring to resettle in America. The treaty allies announced the decision Tuesday but did not give details like how many Afghans would be staying in the Philippines while their

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Joe Biden’s exit, talk of the glass ceiling, a nod to Gaza protesters. Takeaways from DNC’s Day 1

Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — The Democratic National Convention ‘s first night showcased speeches from the last Democrat to lose to Donald Trump and the last one to beat him. Hillary Clinton spoke hopefully of finally breaking the “glass ceiling” to elect a female president. Joe Biden laced into Trump and directly acknowledged the concerns

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