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Vice President Kamala Harris has arrived at the United Center in Chicago ahead of her anticipated nomination acceptance speech tonight. In her speech, Harris will acknowledge her quick promotion to the top of the 2024 Democratic presidential ticket, and retell her origin story to contrast herself with former President Donald Trump on policy and personality.

Kamala Harris arrives at the United Center

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Taylor Swift broke Wembley stadium records playing the venue eight times in a single tour at her final London show in of the Eras Tour and debuted her track So Long London live from her latest album, Tortured Poets Department . The timing of her last European performance is politically intriguing, as it coincides with the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, where she might have the opportunity to endorse Kamala Harris for President.

Taylor Swift’s Potential DNC Appearance and Endorsement of Kamala Harris: Will It Happen?

Former President Donald Trump reacted to Vice President Kamala Harris’s Democratic National Convention speech live on Truth Social. He fired off post after post soon after she started. One post asked, “WHERE’S HUNTER?” Another criticized her for not talking about “the Border, Inflation, and Crime!” as she spoke about...

Trump live-reacts to Harris’s DNC speech: ‘WHERE’S HUNTER?’

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It's been eight years since former TV child star Sawyer Sweeten, best known from Everybody Loves Raymond, died tragically by suicide at only 19 years old. Sawyer Sweeten, his twin brother Sullivan Sweeten, and their older sister Madylin, played Ray Romano's TV children on Everybody Loves Raymond, the Emmy-winning sitcom that originally aired on CBS 1996 to 2005.

The Tragic Suicide of Former TV Child Star Sawyer Sweeten ('Everybody Loves Raymond'): 9 Years Later

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One raunchy piece of advice made Haliey Welch an internet sensation — though her fame has come with a price. The 23-year-old, best known as "hawk tuah girl," has had to deal with some rather creepy fans ever since a video of Welch giving a tip about intercourse went insanely viral online.

'Hawk Tuah' Girl Haliey Welch Says She Was Offered $600 to 'Spit in a Jar' After Her Lovemaking Tip

"They get more than us, Why nobody told me about this?". If you're looking for a tasty option that won't break the bank, a Chick-fil-A's kids' meal might be just what you're after. It seems like a great deal. In fact, some people argue it's a better deal than a regular adult meal. This TikToker took the audience through the ins and outs of this meal.

Chick-fil-A customer says they’ll never order a full meal again after seeing kids’ meal

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As the star of TV's Dr. Kildare (NBC, 1961-1966), Richard Chamberlain was a heartthrob for millions of female fans in America and the world. Decades later, the actor transformed into the charismatic king of TV-mini-series with acclaimed productions like the originalShogun (NBC, 1980), and The Thorn Birds (ABC, 1983, in which he played a sexually repressed priest).

The Once Secret Gay Life of Actor Richard Chamberlain ('Dr. Kildare'): 21 Years After He Came Out

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

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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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It's been 21 years since actress/singer Nell Carter, best known for the 1980s NBC sitcom, Gimme a Break!, died of natural causes at only 54. This is her story. Nell Carter was born September 13, 1948, in Birmingham, Alabama. After initially finding fame on and off-Broadway, and via a brief role in 1977 on the TV datime drama, Ryan's Hope, Carter took the lead in Ain't Misbehavin'!, a live stage revue of the works of composer Fats Waller.

The Brief Life & Tragic Death of Nell Carter ('Gimme A Break' & 'Ain't Misbehavin'): 21 Years Later

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Rep. Colin Allred (D-TX) drew on his several years with the NFL’s Tennessee Titans to blast his Senate opponent, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX). “I played football at Baylor, and in the NFL,” Allred said. “Before becoming a civil rights lawyer, representing my hometown in Congress. Now I’m the guy who’s going to turn Texas’s Senate seat blue.”

Allred vows to beat Ted Cruz for Senate seat and ‘turn Texas’ blue in DNC speech

Legendary talk show host Oprah Winfrey will appear at the Democratic National Convention Wednesday evening, according to the Associated Press. It is not clear whether Winfrey will endorse Vice President Kamala Harris, but her endorsement of former President Barack Obama’s campaign in 2008 helped boost his campaign to victory.

Oprah will attend the Democratic National Convention

Four members of the Central Park 5, now the Exonerated 5, made a prominent speaking appearance at the Democratic National Convention, blasting former President Donald Trump for a full-page newspaper ad in 1989 calling for their execution. They were arrested in 1989 for the rape and murder of a woman in Central Park, and spent between five and 13 years in prison for the crime they did not commit.

Members of Central Park 5 say their youth was stolen ‘because of Donald Trump’

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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, who was passed up by Vice President Kamala Harris for her running mate position, used his time on the Democratic National Convention to blast former President Donald Trump to wide acclaim from the Democrats in the audience. He was greeted with a standing ovation while walking...

Josh Shapiro greeted by energetic crowd, standing ovations

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes that appear in this article are from the author's direct interview with those mentioned.]. The original Perry Mason TV series starring Raymond Burr initially aired on CBS from 1957 to 1966. All these decades later, the show remains popular in syndication (and was recently reimagined in a new edition starring Matthew Rhys).

'Perry Mason' Actor Raymond Burr told co-star Richard Anderson, it's "all about the casting."

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(CHICAGO) In July, Democratic National Convention (DNC) officials predicted 50,000 visitors to Chicago and a $150 million boost to the economy. But are restaurants feeling the bump in business thanks to the convention?

DNC in Chicago: Some Restaurants Left Hungry for Expected Business Boom

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Does true love exist? Some lonely zodiac signs claim love is a fallacy while passionate signs commit in relationships. Betrayal in a previous romantic connection can make you give up on love. However, you might have forced your partner to break an agreement. Therefore, August 12 is the perfect day to reflect on your lifestyle and change some principles. Read on to learn the lucky signs who will find love and end their loneliness today.

3 Zodiac Signs Whose Loneliness Ends on August 12, 2024

Wyoming State

Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY) easily defeated his two Republican challengers on Tuesday, all but assuring his reelection in November. The Associated Press called the race for Barrasso at 10:01 p.m., an hour after polls closed. He received 68.9% of the vote, compared to Reid Rasner with 23.3% and John Holtz with 7.8%.

Barrasso easily defeats GOP challenger in Wyoming primary

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, is still looking for a forever home for an adorable six-year-old French bulldog named Joannie. The local animal rescue explains: “Joannie was found as a stray extremely emaciated and less than half her current weight now. She was missing fur on her body, face and ears. She has been nursed back to health and is doing wonderfully. While her age and exact history is unknown, it is clear she has mothered more than enough litters in her short lifetime.”

Meet The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Still Looking For Love

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(MA) Meet Angel August, a small Yorkie and Chihuahua mix pup who could really use your help moving...into your house! Angel recently came into Great Dog Rescue New England's care after an unexpected tragedy. Although she has been an owned pup her whole life, sadly Angel's owner passed away. Now safely in rescue care, Angel is patiently waiting for the next chapter of her life to begin. Will you help her write it?

Little Yorkshire Terrier Who Lost Her Owner Now Looking For Love

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Surprise DNC guest rumor debunked as Beyoncé fans left disappointed

Beyoncé’s publicist confirmed in a post to Instagram that the winner of Grammy award-winner would not perform at the DNC, despite...

Surprise DNC guest rumor debunked as Beyoncé fans left disappointed

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