South Carolina State

Greenville County, SC

Columbus, OH

Chicago, IL

Mediaite

CNN commentator Scott Jennings lauded day two of the Democratic National Convention, saying Democrats aren’t messing around this week as they nominate Vice President Kamala Harris. On Tuesday night in Chicago, the convention crowd was treated to speeches from numerous speakers, most notably Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, former First...

‘They Ripped the Roof off of This Place Tonight’: Republican Strategist Warns GOP During Glowing Assessment of Democratic Convention

NewsOne

Here are a few things black voters should know ahead of the DNC.
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Things Black Voters Should Know Ahead Of The Democratic National Convention

USA TODAY Sports Media Group

Despite heavy speculation of a possible appearance, music superstar Beyoncé didn’t ultimately make an appearance at Thursday night’s 2024 Democratic National Convention finale. Apparently, she was never on the slate to begin with for the event. “Beyoncé was never scheduled to be there,” Beyoncé’s representative told The...

Beyoncé didn't ultimately show up at the 2024 Democratic National Convention despite speculation

USA TODAY

The Democratic National Convention has featured political stars and Hollywood celebrities. Can members of the general public attend?

Can you buy tickets to the DNC? How to attend the Democratic convention

WashingtonExaminer

Former first lady Michelle Obama is set to speak at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Tuesday night. Obama, a popular figure within the Democratic Party and beyond, will speak before Democratic Party delegates on the second night of the convention, a DNC source confirmed to the Washington Examiner. The same night the former first […]

Michelle Obama to speak Tuesday night at Democratic National Convention

Virginia State

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Kentucky Vibes.net

Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Meghan Markle's venture into the lifestyle space has not been met with universal acclaim, particularly from one well-known figure: Martha Stewart. Earlier this year, in March, Meghan unveiled her new lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard. The brand immediately drew comparisons to other celebrity wellness empires, particularly that of culinary icon Martha Stewart. However, these comparisons have reportedly struck a nerve with Stewart, who finds them both "irritating and insulting."

Meghan Markle 'Insulted' Martha Stewart as She 'Won't Hesitate to Take Her Down

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Foodie in Chicago

(CHICAGO) In July, Democratic National Convention (DNC) officials predicted 50,000 visitors to Chicago and a $150 million boost to the economy. But are restaurants feeling the bump in business thanks to the convention?

DNC in Chicago: Some Restaurants Left Hungry for Expected Business Boom

Colorado State

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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

Florida State

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Voters on Tuesday across Duval, Nassau and Clay counties chose attorney Ashley Wells Cox , a former assistant state attorney in the Fourth Circuit, to become a judge on the 4th Judicial Circuit Court.

Ashley Wells Cox wins 4th Circuit judge seat

Alabama State

Los Angeles County, CA

Herbie J Pilato

It's been 21 years since actress/singer Nell Carter, best known for the 1980s NBC sitcom, Gimme a Break!, died of natural causes at only 54. This is her story. Nell Carter was born September 13, 1948, in Birmingham, Alabama. After initially finding fame on and off-Broadway, and via a brief role in 1977 on the TV datime drama, Ryan's Hope, Carter took the lead in Ain't Misbehavin'!, a live stage revue of the works of composer Fats Waller.

The Brief Life & Tragic Death of Nell Carter ('Gimme A Break' & 'Ain't Misbehavin'): 21 Years Later

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

The 2024 Democratic National Convention kicks off Monday in Chicago. Here's when you can expect to see Kamala Harris' speech.

When does Kamala Harris speak at the Democratic convention? What to know and how to watch.

Wyoming State

Pinedale, WY

WyoFile

PINEDALE—Rep. Albert Sommers (R-Pinedale) lost to a political newcomer in a close-fought contest for a state Senate seat Tuesday, an upset that ousts one of the most influential figures in Wyoming politics in recent years.

Speaker of the House Sommers loses bid for Senate seat

Republicans who oppose Donald Trump and support Kamala Harris speak at the Democratic National Convention; Republican former governor Christine Todd Whitman talks to Erica Hill about the anti-Trump movement within her party.

Republicans endorse Harris at Democratic National Convention

Wyoming’s U.S. Sen. John Barrasso and Rep. Harriet Hageman handily staved off Republican challengers in Tuesday’s primary election. The Associated Press called the race at 8 p.m.

Barrasso, Hageman handily defeat Republican challengers

CBS San Francisco

The Democratic National Convention continues on Wednesday as Day 3 gets underway in Chicago, with a focus on how the party's new ticket plans to fight for Americans' freedoms.The second day of the convention featured an exuberant presentation of support for the Harris-Walz ticket by the assembled delegates. State by state, delegations rallied around Vice President Kamala Harris' nomination for president Tuesday in a ceremonial roll call vote, with prominent Democrats — and celebrities like rapper Lil Jon and actor Eva Longoria — representing their states. Former President Barack Obama headlined the second night of the convention, delivering a spirited address about...

DNC Day 3: Here's what to expect from the third day of the Democratic convention

The New Republic

If Maryland Governor Wes Moore was tired as he got to work on Tuesday morning, he didn’t show it. The Democratic National Convention had ended late—very late—Monday night, with President Joe Biden wrapping up his valedictory address at around midnight Central time. But when Moore arrived at the Hilton Chicago on Tuesday morning, sans necktie but with a pocket square and pin of his state’s iconic flag, he was ready to fire up the sleepy delegates from swing states enjoying free bagels and weak coffee.Moore made his rounds, delivering similar—but tailored—five-minute-or-so speeches to the Michigan and Arizona state delegations at...

The Convention That Almost Wasn’t

Green Bay, WI

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid off in July 2013. He still draws several cartoons a week and distributes them through his own syndicate. Through Heller Syndication, his cartoons regularly appear in more than 400 newspapers, making him the most successful self-syndicated editorial cartoonist in the nation. His cartoons are reprinted many times in USA Today, Denver Post, St. Paul Pioneer Press, The New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, Newsweek Japan, The Week and The Washington Post. Joe’s cartoons have won numerous distinctions, including 10 Best of Gannett awards, eight Milwaukee Press Club awards and two Honorable mentions for the John Fischetti Award. He lives in Green Bay with his wife, Pamela. He is a regular featured cartoonist for the NKyTribune .

Joe Heller: Cartoonist views Olympics, court limits, last supper, eye-for-eye, orange/black

With lower-than-usual voter turnout in Wyoming’s primary election on Tuesday, several legislative contests came down to very few votes. Fifty or fewer votes decided five House races, including northeast Cheyenne’s House District 9, where Rep. Landon Brown (R-Cheyenne) defeated challenger Exie Brown by 17 votes, according to the complete but unofficial election results .

Several legislative races decided by slim margins as voters stayed home Tuesday

The Lens

This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

FOX Carolina

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SC delegate speaks about first day of Democratic National Convention

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SC delegate speaks about first day of Democratic National Convention

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