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Kyle Larson races to his 1st Brickyard 400 victory, making a late charge through the field
INDIANAPOLIS — INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Kyle Larson left Indianapolis in May in the middle of one of the most agonizing days of his racing career. In his return Sunday, Larson finished one of the most memorable races of his career with one of sports' more revered celebrations — kissing the bricks at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
On a summer Sunday, Biden withdrew with a text statement. News outlets struggled for visuals
In an intensely visual news world, a seismic week of politics was transformed again in an instant on Sunday by something almost old-fashioned: a printed statement. President Joe Biden's announcement that he would not run for a second term was dropped into his social media feed at 1:46 p.m. Eastern, followed 33 minutes later by an endorsement of his vice president, Kamala Harris. Still recovering from COVID, the president did not appear on camera. Which meant, for news outlets, scant to no visuals.
Man swimming at Raleigh Beach along Neuse River never resurfaced, crews searching
A water rescue was reported Sunday afternoon along the Neuse River in Raleigh. The Wake County Sheriff's Office confirmed a response near Raleigh Beach at the Neuse River greenway trail, off Loch Raven Parkway in east Raleigh. Around 5:30 p.m., a man was swimming when he went under the water...
Man recovered from Neuse River after drowning at Raleigh Beach
A water rescue was reported Sunday afternoon along the Neuse River in Raleigh. The Wake County Sheriff's Office confirmed a response near Raleigh Beach at the Neuse River greenway trail, off Loch Raven Parkway in east Raleigh. Authorities are not releasing the man's name until his family is notified. Multiple...
Democrats are rallying around Harris as she vows to 'earn and win' party nomination for president
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats quickly rallied around Vice President Kamala Harris as their likely presidential nominee Sunday after President Joe Biden 's ground-shaking decision to bow out of the 2024 race. But the fast-moving political situation remained volatile just months before the November election. Shortly after Biden stepped aside...
Hollywood reacts to Joe Biden exiting the presidential race
Hollywood was quick to react to the news that President Joe Biden was ending his bid for reelection and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris. Barbra Streisand, a Democratic supporter, wrote Sunday on X that “we should be grateful for his upholding of our democracy.” While many paid tribute to Biden’s presidency, others wondered about the future.
Delta Air Lines says cancellations continue as it tries to restore operations after tech outage
NEW YORK (AP) — Airlines, including Delta Air Lines, continued to struggle to restore operations two days after a faulty software update caused technological havoc worldwide and resulted in several carriers grounding flights. Total cancellations within, into or out of the U.S. on Sunday clocked in at 1,461, according...
Speaker Johnson calls on Biden to resign after the president announces he won't seek reelection
(CNN) — House Speaker Mike Johnson called on President Joe Biden to resign “immediately” in the wake of Biden’s announcement that he will not seek reelection. “If Joe Biden is not fit to run for President, he is not fit to serve as President. He must resign the office immediately,” Johnson, a Republican from Louisiana, said in a statement Sunday afternoon.
Biden drops out of race, scrambling the campaign for the White House
NBC Special Report: President Joe Biden ends reelection campaign. President Joe Biden on Sunday abruptly abandoned his campaign for a second term under intense pressure from fellow Democrats and threw his support to Vice President Kamala Harris to lead their party in a dramatic last-minute bid to stop former President Donald Trump from returning to the White House.
Where Kamala Harris Stands on the Issues: Abortion, Immigration and More
With Vice President Kamala Harris being eyed as a potential replacement for President Joe Biden on the Democratic ticket, her stances on key issues will be scrutinized by both parties and the nation’s voters. She has a long record in politics: as district attorney of San Francisco, as attorney...
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Harris, endorsed by Biden, could become first woman, second Black person to be president
WASHINGTON (AP) — She's already broken barriers, and now Kamala Harris could shatter several more after President Joe Biden abruptly ended his reelection bid and endorsed her. Biden announced Sunday that he was stepping aside after a disastrous debate performance catalyzed fears that the 81-year-old was too frail for...
Miss Kansas called out her abuser in public. Her campaign against domestic violence is going viral
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A newly posted video of Miss Kansas calling out her domestic violence abuser from the stage the night she was crowned is whipping up a maelstrom of support on social media. Alexis Smith, who works overnight shifts as a cardiothoracic intensive care nurse in Wichita,...
In their words: NC political leaders respond to Biden's withdrawal
North Carolina lawmakers and other political leaders spoke out after President Joe Biden said Sunday that he plans to drop out of the presidential race and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris to take on the Republican Nominee, former President Donald Trump. Here's what they had to say:. North Carolina Gov....
Biden out of 2024 race: NC lawmakers, political leaders respond
North Carolina lawmakers and other political leaders on Sunday immediately responded to President Joe Biden's decision to withdraw from the 2024 race. Biden plans to serve out the remainder of his term in office, which ends at noon on Jan. 20, 2025. Biden has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to take on Trump, and encouraged his party to united behind her.
Lucama church family unites for worship days after lightning strikes steeple
A Wilson County church family gathered in a different venue than usual on Sunday, unwavering in their faith. Spring Hill Presbyterian Church members held a service in the fellowship hall days after the church burned down following a lightning strike. A neighbor said a bolt hit the steeple, which eventually fell. No one was hurt.
What happens next: Joe Biden wants to pass the baton to Kamala Harris. Here's how that might work
ATLANTA (AP) — With President Joe Biden ending his reelection bid and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris, Democrats now must navigate a shift that is unprecedented this late in an election year. Democrats are set to hold their convention in Chicago on Aug. 19-22. What was supposed to be...
President Joe Biden drops out of the 2024 race after disastrous debate inflamed age concerns
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House on Sunday, ending his bid for reelection following a disastrous debate with Donald Trump that raised doubts about his fitness for office just four months before the election. The decision comes after escalating...
Xander the Great! Schauffele wins the British Open for his 2nd major this year
TROON, Scotland — TROON, Scotland (AP) — Xander Schauffele won the British Open on Sunday for his second major of the year, delivering a masterpiece at Royal Troon with a 6-under 65 to overcome a two-shot deficit and give the Americans a sweep of the majors for the first time since 1982.
Small businesses grapple with global tech outages created by CrowdStrike
NEW YORK (AP) — An owner of a consumer insights research firm couldn't pay her employees, make Friday's deadline to sign a contract for a new business or send key research to a key client. A psychiatrist, who runs a virtual mental health practice in Maryland, saw his business hobbled as some of his virtual assistants and therapists couldn't either make phone calls or log on to their computers. And a restaurant owner in New York City was worried about how he was going to pay his vendors and his workers.
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