North Carolina State

<div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=12bJZ3_0uzXkmAL00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=12bJZ3_0uzXkmAL00" width="1200" height="630" ><p>For the first time, South Asian voters will be represented at the top of a presidential ticket with Vice President Kamala Harris. On Friday, she will hold a rally in North Carolina, where South Asians are the largest and fastest-growing Asian voting bloc. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul spoke with voters about the 2024 race.</p><nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate></div>

Las Vegas, NV

The New Republic

Kamala Harris has been riding a
high of Democratic enthusiasm since taking over for President Biden as the
party’s presidential nominee. But as the vice president—and we all—falls back to
earth, and all eyes turn to next week’s Democratic convention, here comes the
hard part: putting forth a clear vision for America, and crafting the policies
that will get us there. Last week, she took her first
steps in that direction—and they were rather timid. At a rally in Las Vegas on
August 10, Harris called for eliminating taxes on tips for service and
hospitality workers and increasing the federal minimum wage. Her Republican
opponent, Donald Trump, has already...

The Nice Round Number That Will Give Kamala Harris a Winning Message

California State

CBS News

Several key congressional races in California and New York could affect the balance of power on Capitol Hill. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane breaks down the battleground races in those states.

California, New York races that could change Congress

Asheville, NC

Former President Donald Trump discussed the economy at a rally in North Carolina Wednesday but didn't provide many specifics on his policy proposals. The rally comes as Vice President Kamala Harris leads polls in several battleground states. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns reports from Asheville, North Carolina, where Trump spoke. And CBS News political director Fin Gomez and Axios national politics reporter Sophia Cai join "America Decides" to discuss the state of the 2024 race.

Trump ramps up rallies as Harris leads in several battleground states

Republicans have held firm control of the U.S. House since the 2022 midterm elections, but the tide may soon be turning this November. Down-ballot elections in two prominent blue states, New York and California, could see seats on both parties flip. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.

Key races in New York and California may determine House control

Atlanta, GA

USA TODAY

Donald Trump has questioned Kamala Harris' racial identity. Black supporters at Trump's Atlanta rally repeat his talking point.

At Trump rally in Atlanta, Black attendees say Kamala Harris playing 'race card' for votes

CNN’s Steve Contorno speaks with Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance about the controversial comments former President Donald Trump made during a Black journalists convention about Vice President Kamala Harris. 

JD Vance reacts to Trump’s controversial remarks about Harris’ racial identity

New Jersey State

Bedminster Township, NJ

Former President Donald Trump took questions from reporters at his golf resort in Bedminster, New Jersey, on Thursday. He criticized Vice President Kamala Harris' economic policies, and said if she's elected, "the worst is yet to come." Political strategists Joel Payne and Matt Gorman join "America Decides" with analysis.

Trump takes questions from reporters at New Jersey golf club

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Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

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Bellingham Metro News

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck areas near Las Vegas on Tuesday night, according to the United States Geological Service (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 8:06 p.m., was centered approximately 45 minutes from Las Vegas, near Indian Springs.

Magnitude 4.4 Earthquake Shakes Areas Near Las Vegas

Kamala Harris made history as the first female, first Black and first South Asian vice president. Friends and colleagues talk about how she’s broken barriers.

Kamala Harris: Her life and career before she was VP

A new report claims that a female U.S. Secret Service agent abandoned her post to breastfeed at a North Carolina campaign rally featuring President Donald Trump on Wednesday. The agent reportedly was discovered just minutes before the former president’s motorcade was scheduled to arrive. In a post on X,...

Video: Female Secret Service agent abandons post at Trump event: Report

Lexington, KY

A former University of Kentucky student pleaded guilty Monday to assault and other charges for a racist attack on a Black student that was captured on video.Sophia Rosing, 23, pleaded guilty to four counts of fourth-degree assault, one count of disorderly conduct and public intoxication, the Lexington Herald-Leader reported.Rosing, who is white, attacked a Black student in 2022 while she was working in a campus residence hall. Rosing was arrested the night of the assault and later expelled from school and banned from campus by the university president.Rosing had been previously indicted by a grand jury on six counts, including assault and...

Ex-University of Kentucky student pleads guilty in racist attack

Lincolnton, NC

The US Sun

A GRANDMOTHER won millions after winning the lottery but lost half her money after she made a tough decision all lottery winners need to make. Rachel Sadler from Lincolnton, North Carolina, won the jackpot $4 million prize on a $30 scratch-off. Sadler bought her winning ticket from the Save Mart...

I won a $4m lottery jackpot but walked away with less than half – after my grandkids’ share there’s not much left for me

Los Angeles County, CA

Herbie J Pilato

As the star of TV's Dr. Kildare (NBC, 1961-1966), Richard Chamberlain was a heartthrob for millions of female fans in America and the world. Decades later, the actor transformed into the charismatic king of TV-mini-series with acclaimed productions like the originalShogun (NBC, 1980), and The Thorn Birds (ABC, 1983, in which he played a sexually repressed priest).

The Once Secret Gay Life of Actor Richard Chamberlain ('Dr. Kildare'): 21 Years After He Came Out

An TV meteorologist is being praised for how he handled an on-air panic attack.ABC News Australia's Nate Byrne was presenting his weather segment on Tuesday's Daily Breakfast when he felt the attack coming on. "I'm actually going to need to stop for a second. Some of you may know that I occasionally get affected by some panic attacks, and actually that's happening right now, Lisa, maybe I could hand back to you," he said before cameras cut to his colleague. "You certainly can Nate," said the show's co-host Lisa Mitchell, going on to promote a piece Byrne previously wrote about the same...

Meteorologist has panic attack live on air, prompts wave of praise online

Maryland State

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris made their first formal joint appearance since Biden ended his reelection bid. Harris and Biden both spoke in Maryland about how they worked to allow Medicare to lower prescription drug prices.

See how Kamala Harris honored Biden at event

The Week

A shake-up at the top of the Democratic ticket has pushed a once static-seeming race into largely uncharted political waters

Can Kamala Harris beat Donald Trump?

Douglas Emhoff has already broken barriers in becoming the nation’s first Second Gentleman. Come January, Emhoff might take on a new role.

Who is Kamala Harris’ husband? Introducing Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff

Ohio State

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

Trump makes return to X with Elon Musk interview; Crews in Greece work to contain deadly wildfires.

8/13: CBS Morning News

For the first time, South Asian voters will be represented at the top of a presidential ticket with Vice President Kamala Harris. On Friday, she will hold a rally in North Carolina, where South Asians are the largest and fastest-growing Asian voting bloc. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul spoke with voters about the 2024 race.

South Asian voters in North Carolina express enthusiasm for Harris

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