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CHICAGO — The words “Israel” and “Gaza,” “ceasefire” and “hostages,” were mentioned only a handful of times from the main stage during the opening night of the Democratic National Convention on Monday, but a protester managed to briefly unfurl a large banner reading “Stop Arming Israel” inside the arena as President Joe Biden began his...

A rabbi, a pastor and a president walk into a convention: Scenes from the DNC’s first night

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On the second day of the Democratic National Convention, the former first lady called on voters to do two things: believe and "do something."

'Hope Is Back': Michelle Obama Brings Down The House At The DNC

The NPR Network will be reporting live from Chicago throughout the week bringing you the latest on the Democratic National Convention. Barack and Michelle Obama, Chicago’s favorite power couple, declared “hope is making a comeback” with Vice President Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, at the top of the Democratic presidential ticket.

With humor and hope, Obamas warn against Trump, urge Democrats to 'do something'

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The NPR Network will be reporting live from Chicago throughout the week bringing you the latest on the Democratic National Convention. Where there’s a will, there’s a way. Weather conditions on the East Coast forced some flight cancellations to Chicago late Sunday night — including the flight that two New York delegates, Erik Bottcher and Allen Roskoff, along with Shaun Abreu, who is a member of the DNC Rules Committee, were supposed to be on.

Their flight was cancelled, so these delegates mounted a road trip to the DNC

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[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

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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

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A woman in a hijab was attacked with a “We Love Joe” sign at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) on Monday after she unfurled a protest banner during President Joe Biden’s speech. After a group of attendees at the DNC unfurled a “Stop Arming Israel” banner during...

DNC Attendee Smacks Woman in Hijab With ‘We Love Joe’ Sign After She Unfurls Protest Banner During Biden Speech

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

Audio will be available later today. Chicago is home to the largest population of Palestinian Americans. How is this community feeling about having the DNC in town and are they optimistic the event will amplify their concerns?

Palestinian Americans in Chicago use DNC to demand an end to the war in Gaza

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'

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First Lady Michelle Obama is set to deliver remarks at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Here's what to know.

When does Michelle Obama speak at the 2024 DNC? How to watch and stream

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

The NPR Network will be reporting live from Chicago throughout the week bringing you the latest on the Democratic National Convention. Delegates from Puerto Rico referred to the island territory as "the commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the next state of the United States" before casting their votes for Kamala Harris during Tuesday night's roll call.

Puerto Rico's delegates called for the island to become a U.S. state. Here's the context

[Note: The quotes and commentary that appear in this article are from an interview the author conducted with David White in 1989.]. Actor David White, who died in 1991, found great success for his best-known and likable performance as the devious advertising executive Larry Tate on the classic TV sitcom,Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972).

'Bewitched' Actor David White Forever Mourned the Tragic Pan Am/Lockerbie Death of His Son

CHICAGO—This was supposed to be President Biden’s convention. Instead, this week he finds himself the opening night speaker at his party's coronation of Vice President Harris. Biden, 81, did something last month that few presidents before him have ever done. He stepped aside when he had one more...

This was supposed to be Biden's convention. Instead, tonight, he's the opening act

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Federal judge rejects anti-Israel organizers' claims that designated Democratic National Convention protest route violates their First Amendment rights.

Chicago anti-Israel DNC protest groups handed loss by federal judge just days before start

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Western Connecticut was pounded Sunday — into early Monday morning — with nearly a foot of rain in some parts. Dozens of roads are closed and two people died. Western Connecticut was pounded on Sunday and early Monday with almost a foot of rain in some parts. Dozens of roads are closed and two people have died. For more on how the area is faring, we're joined now by Connecticut Public's Abigail Brone. Hi, Abigail.

Dozens of roads are closed and two people are dead after intense rain in Connecticut

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In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

The NPR Network will be reporting live from Chicago throughout the week bringing you the latest on the Democratic National Convention. Kamala Harris took the stage for a surprise appearance at the first night of the DNC. Harris addressed the crowd and the raucous applause saying she wanted to kick...

Kamala Harris makes a surprise appearance on the first night of the DNC

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With the DNC underway, a historian explains how 'The Stadium' became a public square

This is FRESH AIR. I'm Tonya Mosley. And right now tens of thousands of people have converged on the United Center Stadium in Chicago for the...

With the DNC underway, a historian explains how 'The Stadium' became a public square

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