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I can remember vividly watching the Democratic National Convention in July of 2004 and seeing Illinois state Sen. Barack Obama for the first time — well, I knew about him, but seeing him speak for the first time. The Democratic presidential nominee at the time pegged Obama to give the keynote. Many said, “Who?” But when he appeared and spoke, it was spellbinding.

After 20 years, and after tonight, Obama will no longer be the Democrats' top star

Wisconsin State

When Joe Biden announced that he was not going to run for re-election, we knew from the start the map would change. However, I don’t think anyone expected just how much things would shift in the span of a few weeks. Polls once showed a strong lead for former President Donald Trump; now, presumptive Democratic nominee Kamala Harris has pulled ahead.

Presidential Ratings Update: Kamala Harris Reshapes the Board

Georgia State

Rachel Maddow is worried about the outcome of the presidential election — and it’s not because of any doubts about Democratic nominee Kamala Harris. No, she’s worried about Trump-supporting Republicans’ efforts to fail to certify the vote. In a New York Times column, Maddow notes that...

Rachel Maddow warns of the possibility of a stolen election this November

WashingtonExaminer

Vice President Kamala Harris is exploring her options for a running mate as she ascends to the top of the Democratic Party’s ticket, but three possibilities have already said they aren’t interested in joining her. With President Joe Biden’s Sunday announcement to drop out and endorse Harris to replace him, Democrats are in a race […]

Three Democrats who have said they won’t be Kamala Harris’s vice president

UPI News

How did presidential hopeful Kamala Harris reverse widespread negative perceptions and bad press to become the darling of the media?

The extraordinary makeover of Kamala Harris

Los Angeles County, CA

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Herbie J Pilato

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

Ohio State

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The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Houston, TX

Vanity Williams, a 34-year-old Black transgender woman who had recently started nursing school, was shot to death August 3 in the lobby of her apartment building in Houston. Williams’s friends are remembering her fondly, and they say they don’t know why anyone would want to kill her. But Tristian Sanders, 26, a man who police say was known to Williams, was arrested a week later and charged with murder. She was found in the lobby suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.

Black transgender Air Force veteran Vanity Williams shot to death in Houston

Chicago, IL

USA TODAY

Kamala Harris has halted and reversed the momentum Donald Trump gained with the one-two punch of his debate against President Biden and the RNC.

I was wrong about Kamala Harris. And that's a huge problem for Donald Trump.

Kamala Harris seems to have more appeal among voters of color and younger voters than Joe Biden did before he got out of the presidential race. Still, the 2020 results show that Harris can make up even more ground with these groups in her expected matchup against Donald Trump.

How Kamala Harris can beat Donald Trump

The Independent

 After his plane landed at Chippewa Valley Regional Airport in Wisconsin, Donald Trump’s running mate JD Vance walked across the tarmac to get a closer look at Kamala Harris’s Air Force Two.But she wasn’t there. After her plane landed on Wednesday afternoon, Harris met a group of Girl Scouts before she joined her motorcade to drive to a packed rally with her running mate Tim Walz in Eau Claire, where Bon Iver was performing for thousands of supporters.Vance, after getting close to Air Force Two, turned around and walked over to a group of reporters instead.“Hopefully it’s gonna be...

Awkward moment JD Vance attempts to confront Kamala on tarmac – before holding presser in front of Air Force 2

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

It's been two decades since beloved actor Brian Kelly died of pneumonia at 73 in 2005. Best known as Porter Ricks in the classic TV family show Flipper(NBC, 1964-1967), Kelly had once suffered a paralyzing motorcycle accident that ended his acting career. However, he rechanneld his creative talent and became a producer. This is his story.

The Paralyzing Accident & Tragic Death of TV's 'Flipper' Father Brian Kelly: Two Decades Later

Beloved actress Nichelle Nichols, who died at 89 in 2022, found fame with her pioneering role as Communications Officer Lt. Nyota Uhura on TV's original Star Trek series (NBC, 1966-1969). She went on to play a groundbreaking role in several feature films and, as an African-American actress, became a beacon of dignity and diversity in Hollywood.

'Star Trek's' Nichelle Nichols Was Not Allowed To Play Secretary 'Peggy Fair' on TV's 'Mannix'

Did you have fun last night? I sure did! How can you not be enthralled with former President Barack Obama and his incredible wife, former First Lady Michelle Obama? Yes, they have unmatched oratory skills, and an ability to rouse the crowd with show-stopping lines, but they also make an exceptional comedy team.

The 14 funniest lines from last night’s roast of Donald Trump at the DNC

Fox News

National Review senior editor Charles Cooke warned Republicans that Vice President Harris could still win the presidency despite being a "flawed" candidate.

Conservative writer warns Kamala Harris 'could actually win' despite being a 'tragically flawed candidate'

Nate Byrne's moment of vulnerability on Australian television is resonating with viewers around the world. A clip of the out gay meteorologist on Tuesday's broadcast of ABC News Breakfast recently went viral online, with commenters praising Byrne's transparency and resilience as he shared he was experiencing a panic attack live on-air.

An out gay newscaster had a panic attack on-air — then recovered and came back

The Harris campaign is designed to hide her glaring unpreparedness for the most difficult job on the planet.

Morning Glory: Kamala Harris is not ready to be president

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Kamala Harris' political career has been full of firsts and now she is looking to make history by becoming first woman president.

Kamala Harris poised to make history, ready to take on Trump

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As the Democratic convention begins, this is why Kamala and Coach Walz are a runaway train

I like to think I’m not superstitious, but I am when it comes to important things, so I took great pains to knock on all the...

As the Democratic convention begins, this is why Kamala and Coach Walz are a runaway train

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