The Independent

 A White House aide reportedly called Michelle Obama’s speech at the Democratic National Convention an “implicit rebuke” to President Joe Biden’s term, perpetuating rumors that there is a rift between the president and his former boss Barack Obama.The former first lady delivered a powerful speech on the second night of the DNC. She anticipated that a Kamala Harris presidency would bring a long-dormant sense of “hope” back to the country, reminding the nation of the enthusiasm felt during the Obama years — while glossing over President Biden’s term.“Something wonderfully magical is in the air, isn’t it?” Michelle Obama began....

White House aide says Michelle Obama’s speech was ‘implicit rebuke of the Biden era’

Last month, when Joe Biden’s candidacy was in tatters and speculation was swirling about whether he would stand aside, a poll suggested only one Democrat could beat Donald Trump. That candidate, the Reuters/Ipsos poll indicated, was Michelle Obama. The former first lady consistently polls as the most popular Democrat...

Michelle Obama belittles Trump in starry convention turn

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CHICAGO — The Democratic National Convention reached a crescendo Tuesday evening at the United Center in Chicago. Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, former First Lady Michelle Obama, and former President Barack Obama each delivered stirring addresses that energized the audience and set the tone for the campaign’s final stretch.

‘Do something’: The Obamas urge action, Doug Emhoff shares love on DNC Night 2

Kamala Harris's White House run received a boost from the Obama double-act at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday evening, when attendees also saw party members break into dance and heard speeches from Republican defectors. Rapper Lil Jon added some extra celebrity firepower to the roll call as Democratic delegates...

Obamas, dancing delegates and other takeaways from DNC day two

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Multiple U.S. Secret Service agents have been placed on leave following an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump last month, media outlets reported on Friday. Fox and CBS reported that at least five Secret Service members involved in the incident, including the head of the Secret...

US Secret Service Puts Agents on Leave After Trump Assassination Attempt, Media Reports Say

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CHICAGO (Reuters) - Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's 17-year-old son leaped to his feet in tears and clapped as his father formally accepted the Democratic party's nomination for vice president on Wednesday, in an emotional moment that instantly won over social media. Walz's son Gus jumped up as his father spoke...

'That's My Dad': Walz's Tearful Son Stars in Democratic Convention Speech

CHICAGO (AP) — Democratic National Convention organizers have released the schedule for the event's third day. Headliners include Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate, and former President Bill Clinton. Other speakers include former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, poet Amanda Gorman and the parents of an Israeli American taken hostage by Hamas. Musicians John Legend, Stevie Wonder and Maren Morris will perform.

Here's the Schedule for the DNC's Third Night in Chicago Featuring Walz, Clinton and Amanda Gorman

Television host and producer Oprah WInfrey addresses the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

Oprah Winfrey endorsing Kamala Harris at DNC: This election isn't 'us and them, it's you and me'

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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

NBC News

CHICAGO — He once forged his political career here, but on Tuesday, President Barack Obama returned to his hometown to play the role of elder statesman. “It’s good to be home!” Obama opened to an almost deafening reception at the United Center. “I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling fired up!”

The Obamas return to their hometown to get Democrats fired up for Harris

CBS San Francisco

Former President Barack Obama took the stage to deliver Tuesday's keynote address on the second day of the 2024 Democratic National Convention roughly two decades after his first DNC speech.He kickstarted the speech with a joke about being "the only person stupid enough to speak after Michelle Obama," praising his wife's remarks about the "contagious power of hope" in celebration of Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential candidacy.In his speech, Obama made the case for Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, drawing distinctions between the pair and their Republican opponents. Obama reiterated that "America is ready for a new...

Watch: Barack Obama's full speech at 2024 DNC

Business Times

The second day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago was marked by high-profile endorsements, sharp critiques of former President Donald Trump, and a unified push to rally support behind Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee for president. The night was defined by powerful speeches from former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama, as well as a series of endorsements from prominent party figures and even a few Republican defectors.

Key Takeaways from DNC Day 2: Obamas Rally Support for Harris, Criticize Trump in Fiery Speeches

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It's been decades since actor/stuntman Scott Newman died of a drug overdose onNovember 20, 1978. He was the only son and the eldest child of actor Paul Newman. Here's what happened.

In Memory of Scott Newman (Son of Hollywood Icon Paul Newman): Decades After His Tragic Death

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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. Oprah Winfrey, the media mogul and influential talk show host, took to the stage on Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention in front of a thunderous crowd to deliver a rousing endorsement for Vice President Harris.

WATCH: Oprah Winfrey addresses the Democratic National Convention

Michelle and Barack Obama gave resounding endorsements of Kamala Harris on Tuesday night at the Democratic National Convention, exhorting party supporters across the US to turn out and vote to defeat Donald Trump in November. "Hope is making a comeback," Mrs Obama told the crowd at the DNC in Chicago,...

Barack and Michelle Obama electrify Democrats but warn of tight race

Democrats will attempt to lay out "A Bold Vision for America's Future" on Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention. Tuesday night's messengers will include former first lady Michelle Obama and former President Barack Obama. Other speakers rallying support for Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris include her husband, second gentleman...

Obamas to highlight Day 2 of DNC as party lays out vision for the future

(Reuters) - Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris said in her Democratic National Convention speech that as president she will aim to pass a middle class tax cut. Harris said her opponent, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, was not concerned about the middle class. "Instead of the Trump tax hike we...

Kamala Harris Says as President She Will Aim to Pass a Middle Class Tax Cut

GENEVA (Reuters) - The head of the World Health Organization called for global concerted action to control a new mpox outbreak, announcing a response plan that will require at least $135 million over the next six months. "Let me be clear: this new mpox outbreak can be controlled and can...

WHO Boss Calls for $135 Million to Stop Mpox Outbreak

[The stream is slated to start at 6:30 p.m. E.T. Please refresh the page if you do not see a player above at that time.]. Former President Barack Obama, former First Lady Michelle Obama and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff are among the prominent Democrats who plan to speak at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago Tuesday night.

Watch DNC live: Barack Obama, Doug Emhoff, Michelle Obama headliners

It's been four years since the charismatic and rugged actor Robert Conrad died at 84. Best known for feature films like Palm Springs Weekend, and the trio of hit TV shows, Hawaiian Eye, Wild Wild West, and Black Sheep Squadron (a.k.a., Baa Baa Black Sheep), Robert Conrad was one tough cookie. This is his story.

In Memory of 'Tough Guy' Actor Robert Conrad ('Wild, Wild West): 4 Years After His Tragic Death

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The Obamas, Oprah and Gus Walz: Highlights From the 2024 Democratic National Convention

The Democratic National Convention wrapped with its main event Thursday night in Chicago: a historic keynote address from Vice President Kamala Harris, who became the first...

The Obamas, Oprah and Gus Walz: Highlights From the 2024 Democratic National Convention

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