Minnesota State

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Gov. Tim Walz has been named Kamala Harris' running mate. Here's what to know about his family.

Meet the family of Tim Walz, Kamala Harris' VP pick

Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota served in the army, taught high school, and has decades of governing experience.

12 things to know about Tim Walz, the Midwestern dad who coined the biggest insult of 2024

Chicago, IL

CHICAGO — The Democratic National Convention reached a crescendo Tuesday evening at the United Center in Chicago. Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, former First Lady Michelle Obama, and former President Barack Obama each delivered stirring addresses that energized the audience and set the tone for the campaign’s final stretch.

‘Do something’: The Obamas urge action, Doug Emhoff shares love on DNC Night 2

POLITICO

A former student of the new vice-presidential candidate opens up.

Tim Walz Was My Teacher 20 Years Ago. Here’s What I Learned.

Fox News

Fox News host Jesse Watters analyzes Vice President Kamala Harris’ newly-chosen running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, on ‘Jesse Watters Primetime.’

JESSE WATTERS: Kamala Harris 'choked' with her decision to choose Tim Walz as her running mate

Illinois State

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

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

Maryland State

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Kentucky Vibes.net

Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Introduction:Natalia Bryant, the eldest daughter of the late basketball legend Kobe Bryant, has captivated the public eye with her striking beauty and blossoming career. Now 21, Natalia is stepping into the spotlight, carving out her own identity in Hollywood and beyond.

Kobe Bryant’s Eldest Daughter Natalia Has Grown Into a REAL BEAUTY!

South Carolina State

Explore Beaufort SC

The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

Colorado State

Wilmington, NC

Town Talks

Wilmington landed on a list ranking America's cleanest cities. Fortunately for the Port City, it was put in the clean category. American Lung Association, a voluntary health organization whose mission is to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through education, advocacy and research, ranked 2024's Polluted Cities in America and the top 10 cleanest cities. Wilmington came in 4th on the clean list.

North Carolina City Has Been Named the Most Cleanest City in the State

Former President Barack Obama joked about Tim Walz’s flannel shirts during his speech at the Democratic National Convention, which drew a laugh from Gwen Walz.

Obama jokes about Tim Walz’s shirts. See his wife’s reaction

Herbie J Pilato

The late actor/musician Ricky Nelson had been performing since almost the day he was born. Nelson's parents, Ozzie and Harriet Nelson were also talented and in the public eye. Together, the former band leader and vocalist wife, joined Ricky and their other son, David Nelson, to star in the TV sitcom, The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet.

The Tragic Death of Former Teen Idol Ricky Nelson of TV's Classic 'Ozzie and Harriet' Sitcom

Massachusetts State

Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet Yoda, a tiny 9-pound senior Shih Tzu who is ready to steal your heart. This little pup is an older boy who has lived his life loved by a caring owner. Sadly, his owner recently passed away, and their family was not able to take care of Yoda. Luckily, Great Dog Rescue New England was able to take him in and place him safely with a foster. He still has a lot of life left in him, and he hopes to spend the majority of it snoozing in YOUR bed.

This Tiny Shih Tzu Who Lost His Owner Is Now Looking For New Family

Texas State

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Missouri State

CJ Coombs

When I learned the brown tarantula is also native to Missouri, I gasped, and when I say I'm not too fond of spiders of any genus is an understatement. It's psychological. They have too many legs.

It's mating season for the Texas brown tarantula also known as the Missouri tarantula

Actor Clarence Williams III, best known as the super cool undercover cop Lincoln "Linc" Hayes on TV's classic crime drama, The Mod Squad, died three years ago from colon cancer at 81 years old. This is the story of a talent that lives on.

The Tragic Death of 'Mod Squad'/'Purple Rain' Actor Clarence Williams III: Three Years Later

Crystal River, FL

Akeena

One steak dinner that might have left a bad taste recently is Cody's Roadhouse in Crystal River. The restaurant, located at 305 SE US Hwy 19, was temporarily shut down following a state inspection that uncovered a series of violations.

Florida steakhouse closed again due to dead roaches, bad odors, live insects and roaches

WashingtonExaminer

Disgraced former Sen. Al Franken spent 2006 sexually accosting women and launching the political career of Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN), the Democrats’ presumptive vice presidential nominee. The two appear to remain close to this day. Walz was a political newbie that year, challenging a Republican incumbent in a GOP-leaning district. Minneapolis’s Star Tribune carried this […]

Harris taps Al Franken intimate Tim Walz

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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

Wisconsin State

Walz, a two-term Minnesota governor, is the sort of authoritative Midwestern voice that could be an effective messenger against Vance.

JD Vance has the most to lose if Kamala Harris taps Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate

Los Angeles, CA

NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists, a leading professional association in the LGBTQ+ community, has announced The Advocate as the 2024 recipient of its prestigious Legacy Award. This award, one of the association's highest honors, recognizes an outlet, publication, or news organization for providing sustained, high-quality coverage of the LGBTQ+...

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The best quips and tear-jerking moments from DNC Day 3 where Tim Walz and his family stole the show

\"Hope, Gus and Gwen: You are my entire world, and I love you.”. You can measure a man in many ways, but the true measure of...

"Hope, Gus and Gwen: You are my entire world, and I love you.”. You can measure a man in many ways, but the true measure of...

The best quips and tear-jerking moments from DNC Day 3 where Tim Walz and his family stole the show

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