Daily Briefing: The moment the election changed

In her first interview since becoming the Democratic presidential nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris shared how she learned she'd top the ticket. Federal inspectors found insects, mold and mildew at a Boar's Head plant linked to a multistate listeria outbreak. What two astronauts stuck in space are doing.

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The Democratic presidential ticket interview

CNN Anchor Dana Bash's interview with Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday delivered new details on the Democratic presidential ticket.

Harris shared the moment the election changed : Harris said she was sitting down to do a puzzle with her visiting grandnieces when she got the call from President Joe Biden saying he was dropping out of the race and endorsing her.

• Bash pressed Harris on her positions that have changed : Harris defended her evolving stances on border security and climate policy during her first sit-down interview since becoming Democrats' 2024 presidential nominee.
• Would she appoint a Republican to her Cabinet ? The Democratic nominee was quick to respond with a “yes,” before adding she didn’t have anyone “in particular" in mind.
• Walz addressed one of the most viral moments from last week's Democratic National Convention in Chicago: His son, Gus. "I'm so proud of him," Walz said.

Keep reading: Harris and Trump will be busy with campaign events as Labor Day approaches .

Pauses in Gaza fighting for polio vaccinations

The World Health Organization made a preliminary commitment for "area-specific humanitarian pauses" in Gaza fighting to allow for a polio vaccination campaign as the U.N. prepares to vaccinate an estimated 640,000 children beginning Sunday. The Israeli military, which has previously granted “tactical pauses” in certain areas for distribution of humanitarian aid, did not immediately comment. Neither did Hamas. Read more

More news to know on Friday

• An ex-Florida deputy was released on bond in the fatal shooting of U.S. Airman Roger Fortson .
• A fire inside the Great Smoky Mountains National Park doubled in size.
• The Army defended the Arlington Cemetery official who had an altercation with Trump's staff .
• Trump says he wants IVF fully covered — a treatment that costs about $12,000.
• Jimmy Carter is nearly 100 years old .

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18 states affected by listeria outbreak tied to Boar's Head deli meat

An ongoing listeria outbreak tied to Boar's Head deli meat has expanded across five additional states and resulted in a rash of new hospitalizations and deaths, the CDC said in an investigation update this week. Boar's Head has recalled 71 products since July 26, equating to about 7.2 million pounds of deli meats. Look for “EST. 12612” or “P-12612” inside the USDA mark of Boar's Head deli mean products. Check if you have any of the recalled products (and do not eat them!).

Stuck astronauts have 'constant to-do list'

Astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita "Suni" Williams are stuck up in space for another six months after launching on a trip that was supposed to last just over a week, Now, Wilmore and Williams have integrated as part of the team on the International Space Station, which means they're performing routine maintenance tasks and conducting science experiments daily. They're set to join the delayed SpaceX Crew-9 for its six-month rotation mission, which could start on Sept. 24. But that mission hasn't launched yet and could be delayed, too .

Keep scrolling

• Nick Saban is the vacation rental host you don't want .
• Get a first look at "Jurassic World Rebirth."
• See celebrities glide via boat into the Venice Film Festival.
• The Paralympics TikTok account might seem like a cruel joke, except to athletes .
• Steph Curry agreed to a one-year extension worth $62.58 million .

Welcome back, college football

Week 1 in college football is at hand. The Saturday showdown in Atlanta between No. 1 Georgia and No. 14 Clemson is the headliner. These will be followed Sunday in Las Vegas with No. 13 LSU facing off with No. 22 Southern California. The Tigers (Jayden Daniels) and Trojans (Caleb Williams) had the last two Heisman winners at quarterback last season. The team that transitions to its new era the quickest could be best positioned to emerge victorious. Read more

Photo of the day: Team USA men's wheelchair basketball opens with win

Team USA once again edged out Spain, 66-56, in a closely contested Paris Paralympic opener on Thursday.

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