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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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It’s Time Dads Dive Into Skincare Routines This Father’s Day
06-14-2025
Dads are too busy to think about skincare— or so they say. This is what I perceived when I observed my father. He worked all day during the week and […] The post It’s Time Dads Dive Into Skincare Routines This...
Read moreSean Combs Trial Update: Kanye West Makes Surprise Court Visit, Testimony Focuses On “King Nights”…
06-13-2025
This story was first published on Monday, May 12, providing an in-depth look at the opening arguments in Sean Combs’ sex trafficking trial. We are committed to delivering real-time updates […] The post Sean Combs Trial Update: Kanye West Makes Surprise...
Read moreTara Robinson Was Told She Was Too Young For A Heart Attack—Then She Had Three
06-13-2025
Every heart attack tells a different story—but they all point to the same truth: something is dangerously wrong. The Making of a Heart Attack, a new documentary airing on A&E, […] The post Tara Robinson Was Told She Was Too Young...
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Steelers preparing a big workload for Jaylen Warren after Najee Harris's departure
06-15-2025
Steelers running back Jaylen Warren needs to be ready for a lot of carries this season.Last year's leading rusher, Najee Harris, left in free agency. Warren was the Steelers' No. 2 back in 2024, with 120 carries for 511 yards...
Read moreJason Day reveals he roots for Browns and Steelers despite long-standing rivalry
06-14-2025
Australian golf star Jason Day is going viral on social media for a hot take on his favorite NFL team. On Saturday, the 37-year-old revealed his favorite team is the Cleveland Browns and his second favorite is their rival, the...
Read moreJason Day reveals he roots for both Browns and Steelers despite long-standing rivalry
06-14-2025
Australian golf star Jason Day is going viral on social media for a hot take on his favorite NFL team. On Saturday, the 37-year-old revealed that his favorite team is the Cleveland Browns and his second favorite is their rival...
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Galapagos tortoise celebrates 135th birthday and first Father's Day at Zoo Miami
06-15-2025
A South Florida zoo’s oldest resident is celebrating his 135th birthday and his first Father’s Day
Read moreMedicaid enrollees fear losing health coverage if Congress enacts work requirements
06-15-2025
The prospect of a work requirement for able-bodied Medicaid recipients is sparking fears
Read moreGalapagos tortoise celebrates his 135th birthday and his first Father's Day at Zoo Miami
06-15-2025
A South Florida zoo’s oldest resident is celebrating his 135th birthday and his first Father’s Day
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Shaquille O'Neal to pay nearly $2 million settlement in FTX lawsuit
06-14-2025
Shaquille O'Neal will pay $1.8 million as part of a settlement in which he was named in the FTX class-action lawsuit, along with other high-profile...
Read moreTrump greenlights U.S. Steel deal, promising $11B investment and 100,000 American jobs
06-14-2025
President Trump signs executive order allowing U.S. Steel partnership with Japan's Nippon Steel, with an $11 billion investment commitment.
Read moreBethenny Frankel sells her Connecticut mansion for nearly $8M after major renovation
06-14-2025
Businesswoman and former "Real Housewives of New York" star Bethenny Frankel has parted ways with the $7.8 million home she owned in Connecticut.
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Infighting jeopardizes hopes of Democratic comeback
06-15-2025
Intraparty fighting is threatening to stall the Democratic Party’s efforts to rebuild seven months after President Trump’s sweeping general election victory. The party has also been roiled by revelations and questions about the last months of former President Biden’s administration...
Read morePadilla handcuffing raises the stakes for Democrats confronting administration
06-15-2025
The handcuffing of Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) raises the stakes for future clashes between Democrats and the administration as acts of protest have been met with swift law enforcement action. Democrats have vowed to continue their pressure campaign on the...
Read moreIsrael-Iran attacks loom over Trump at G7: Five things to watch
06-15-2025
President Trump heads to Canada on Sunday for the first gathering of the Group of Seven (G-7) alliance since he returned to office in January, a summit that has taken on fresh urgency amid rising tensions in the Middle East...
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