Minnesota State

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

Business Insider

Kamala Harris wore a tan suit, which some theorized was a callback to the outrage news cycle surrounding Barack Obama's 2014 tan suit.

9 details you missed at the Democratic National Convention, so far

USA TODAY

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

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WyoFile

The Wyoming Democratic Party is calling on U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman to apologize for calling Vice President Kamala Harris a diversity, equity and inclusion hire. “It took only three days for Harriet Hageman to disgrace herself on national television by launching a reprehensible and racist attack on Vice President Kamala Harris,” the WDP wrote in a statement .

Wyoming Dems demand Hageman apologize for calling Harris a ‘DEI hire’

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

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

Kansas City, MO

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A federal court in Missouri approved a settlement agreement between Agape Baptist Church, which runs a Christian boarding school, and a grandfather who sued on behalf of his minor grandson, who claimed he was physically and emotionally abused by staff there. The parties agreed to settle the case for $210,000.

Boarding school abuse settlement

San Diego, CA

San Diego County, CA

SAN DIEGO (CN) — The San Diego County sheriff's department can't claim immunity to dodge claims that its failure to train employees led to the death of a schizophrenic detainee in 2022. That's according to U.S. District Judge Cathy Ann Bencivengo, a Barack Obama appointee, who in an order...

San Diego sheriff can’t claim immunity in jail death of schizophrenic man

Massachusetts State

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Supreme Court affirmed the first-degree murder conviction of a man who fatally stabbed his former girlfriend 32 times, but modifies his sentence from life without parole so that he can be eligible for parole after 30 years in prison. The trial court made no mistake in allowing two incarcerated informants’ that defendant planned to pretend to crazy during trial.

Pretending to be crazy

Los Angeles, CA

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Herbie J Pilato

Dennis the Menace actor Jay North is now 73 years old. This is his story. On August 3, 1951, Jay North was born Jay Waverly North, Jr., in Los Angeles, and seven years later, began acting on TV on shows like Wanted: Dead or Alive, and 77 Sunset Strip.

Former Childstar Jay North (TV's 'Dennis the Menace') Turns 73

Los Angeles County, CA

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, all commentary and quotes that appear in this article are from an interview conducted by the author with those mentioned.]. After he played little Opie Taylor on The Andy Griffith Show (CBS, 1960-1968) and before he portrayed Richie Cunningham on Happy Days(ABC, 1973-1984), he played Bob Smith on The Smith Family (ABC, 1971-1972). Today, he's award-winning director Ron Howard, which is how he was billed as first an actor on Happy Days. However, on both the Griffith and Smith shows he was known as Ronny Howard.

After Opie on 'Andy,' and Before Richie on 'Happy Days,' Ron Howard was Bob on 'The Smith Family'

North Carolina State

Winston-salem, NC

Town Talks

A North Carolina restaurant serves fried chicken in a “spicy, savory” sauce — and fans can’t get enough. So much so, the restaurant now ranks as the state’s No. 1 place to eat fried chicken.

Best fried chicken in North Carolina is at this restaurant, Yelp says. Why it’s No. 1

Colorado State

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

Fremont County, WY

Lander, WY

FREMONT, SUBLETTE AND SWEETWATER COUNTIES—Voters streamed in and out of the Bob Carey Memorial Fieldhouse at Lander Valley High School early Tuesday, accompanied by the sound of thwacking pickleballs from the nearby courts.

Wyoming voters ‘boiling mad’ over misleading mailers

Las Vegas, NV

(CN) — The man accused of killing an investigative reporter who published a series of critical articles about him took the stand in his criminal trial on Wednesday, telling the court he was framed for the crime. Robert Telles took the stand Wednesday afternoon as the defense’s final witness....

Las Vegas politician accused of murdering journalist tells jury he was framed

Charlotte, NC

A North Carolina bar and restaurant has garnered acclaim for its pecan pie, earning the title of the best in the state according to Yelp. The Crunkleton in Charlotte is celebrated for its house-made pecan pie, which is served warm with salted caramel ice cream.

The best slices of pie in North Carolina are served at this bar, Yelp says. Why fans love it

Louisiana State

Adams County, MS

Mississippi News Group

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. July 26, 2024 – According to the Darkhorse Press, a late-night raid led by the Adams County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Group resulted in significant drug and firearm seizures, as well as multiple arrests.

Early Morning Drug Bust Leads to Multiple Arrests in Adams County

SMITHFIELD, N.C. (CN) — A Black North Carolina man argued Wednesday that his race was factor in the jury selection that led to his 2009 death sentence as part of an case brought under the North Carolina Racial Justice Act that could impact over 100 prisoners on death row.

North Carolina inmate fights to get off death row in case that could affect death penalty statewide

Denver, CO

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

Georgia State

Daily Coffee Press

According to officials with the Southern District of Georgia, two recently unsealed federal indictments have charged 23 defendants in a series of broad conspiracies involving the use of drones to smuggle methamphetamine, marijuana, and cell phones into state prisons in Georgia.

23 Defendants Charged in Federal Indictments for Drone-Smuggling Drug Operation in Georgia

NewsBreak

Future on the ballot: Democrats take policy fight to Republicans on third night of national convention

CHICAGO (CN) — In a rousing speech, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz accepted the Democratic nomination for vice president Wednesday night, capping off a celebrity-studded evening during...

Future on the ballot: Democrats take policy fight to Republicans on third night of national convention

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