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The rapid ascension of Kamala Harris as the leading Democratic candidate for president is being viewed by many Gen Z voters on that side of the aisle as a much-needed jolt for the party and its prospects, while their Republican counterparts say her entry into the race is unlikely to sway their vote.

Gen Z voters largely optimistic about Harris but say she needs to prove herself on the campaign trail

Charlotte, NC

Donald Trump, speaking at his first campaign rally since President Joe Biden ended his re-election bid, redirected a torrent of attacks Wednesday at the de facto Democratic nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris. “As you know, three days ago, we officially defeated the worst president in the history of our country,...

Trump turns his focus to Harris at his first rally after Biden's exit from the 2024 race

WASHINGTON — Former President Barack Obama and Vice President Kamala Harris have been in close touch since she announced her presidential candidacy Sunday, having multiple conversations this week as she kicks off her campaign, according to four people familiar with their discussions. Obama privately has fully supported Harris’ candidacy...

Obama plans to endorse Harris for president soon

Pennsylvania State

Democratic voters in the battleground state of Pennsylvania are contemplating the departure of President Biden from the campaign and the emergence of Vice President Kamala Harris. NBC News' Zinhle Essamuah spoke with four of them.

Pennsylvania voters react to Biden's withdrawal and Harris's run

MIDDLETOWN, Ohio — Sen. JD Vance was not happy when President Joe Biden ended his re-election campaign, throwing the Democratic Party’s ticket into turmoil and robbing him of a moment he was looking forward to: debating Vice President Kamala Harris. “I was told I was going to debate...

Vance says he's annoyed he won't have the chance to debate Harris

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

Burlington, CT

A 76-year-old Connecticut woman was found dead at her home Wednesday, hours before she was to be sentenced for killing her husband and hiding his body for months while continuing to collect his paychecks. State police said they were investigating the “untimely death” of Linda Kosuda-Bigazzi after being called to...

Connecticut woman found dead hours before sentencing for husband's death

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

The father of a New York City teenager accused of causing a fatal accident while driving 101 mph in a 30 mph zone was sentenced to probation for crimes linked to the crash last year, officials said. Sean Smith, 40, had been accused of helping facilitate his son's access to...

Dad of NYC teen who drove 101 in 30-mph zone gets probation for facilitating access to BMW in deadly crash

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Springfield, IL

The former sheriff’s deputy charged with murder in the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey had been employed by six agencies since 2020, Illinois law enforcement records show. And he twice pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of alcohol before he began working in law enforcement, according to court records.

Deputy who killed Sonya Massey worked for 6 agencies in 4 years

Chicago, IL

A Wienermobile crashed into a vehicle and flipped on its side around lunchtime Monday on a busy Chicago-area highway. At 11:12 a.m., an Oscar Mayer Weinermobile was traveling in the northbound lanes of Interstate 294 just before Roosevelt Road when the Wienermobile driver struck a Hyundai Sedan, also traveling north, Illinois State Police said.

Oscar Mayer Wienermobile crashes; flips on its side on busy Chicago-area highway

Sangamon County, IL

Bodycam shows the moment police fatally shot 36-year-old Sonya Massey, who had called authorities over concerns about a prowler at her home. Illinois State Police released bodycam video of the incident. The video has been blurred by police. NBC News has edited the video for graphic content. Sangamon County Deputy Sean Grayson was indicted on charges of first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm and official misconduct.

Bodycam shows moment police fatally shot Illinois woman Sonya Massey

Covid rates are still rising across most of the country, fueled by the highly contagious new variants of the virus — KP.2 and KP.3 and LB.1. As of July 18, the highest levels of Covid are in the Western states, although there are no areas of the U.S. where rates are noticeably dropping, according to CDC wastewater data.

Covid cases are rising: When to rest and when to test, according to CDC and experts

North Carolina State

Town Talks

Harper’s Restaurant, a beloved fixture in SouthPark since 1992, will close its doors for the last time on July 20. This closure marks the end of an era for the popular dining spot, which has served the Charlotte community for more than three decades.

One of North Carolina’s Classic Eats restaurants is unexpectedly closing — to make way for a bank

The gunman who tried to assassinate former President Donald Trump was identified as suspicious before the shooting because he was hanging around but never attempted to enter the July 13 campaign rally and that suspicion was later heightened when he was seen with a rangefinder, the commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police testified Tuesday.

Pennsylvania State Police identified Trump shooter as 'suspicious' before attack

Miami, FL

A man accused of stabbing a transgender 17-year-old girl with a butcher knife at Miami International Airport on Sunday was arrested and charged with attempted murder, police said. Alexander Love, 29, was charged with first-degree attempted murder with a deadly weapon and attempted premeditated murder, according to an arrest report...

Man accused of stabbing transgender teen 18 times at Miami airport

Corpus Christi, TX

Angry Ben

Good afternoon everyone. Sun & Clouds and humid weather has settled back into the Northeast, and it'll ve typical summer the next couple of days with a chance of heavy PM storms each day. 90 or near 90 degree temps will be commonplace starting tomorrow, and Hurricane Beryl rowing into Texas well help keep the heat in the Northeast and East Coast for a prolonged period.

Life-Threatening Storm Surge Risk Growing for Corpus Christi, Texas Braces for Hurricane Watches

Glendale, CA

Monterey Park, CA

A teenage girl who was missing for a week in Monterey Park has been found safe, according to her father’s attorney. Alison Chao, 15, was found Tuesday morning with the help of the Glendale Police Department, according to the Monterey Park Police Department. She turned up at a television...

California teen missing for a week found safe

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Tacoma, WA

A Washington woman who was arrested after she refused tuberculosis treatment has finally been cured. Local health officials obtained court orders to compel the patient to isolate and take medication, but she repeatedly violated them. The Health Department said Monday that the woman had tested negative multiple times. A Washington...

Tuberculosis patient in Washington who was arrested for refusing treatment is finally cured

Arizona State

Arizona public health officials are warning that hantavirus, a virus spread by rodents to humans, is causing an increase in a potentially fatal lung syndrome. There have been seven confirmed cases and three deaths in the past six months, according to a recent health alert. Most cases of hantavirus are...

Arizona officials warning about spread of potentially fatal hantavirus

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Britain goes to the polls and millions under Fourth of July heat warnings: Morning Rundown

President Biden is privately torn between defiance and acceptance after a seismic shift in his political standing within his own party, sources say. A consequential election...

Britain goes to the polls and millions under Fourth of July heat warnings: Morning Rundown

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