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Former first lady Michelle Obama is set to speak at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Tuesday night. Obama, a popular figure within the Democratic Party and beyond, will speak before Democratic Party delegates on the second night of the convention, a DNC source confirmed to the Washington Examiner. The same night the former first […]

Michelle Obama to speak Tuesday night at Democratic National Convention

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Despite heavy speculation of a possible appearance, music superstar Beyoncé didn’t ultimately make an appearance at Thursday night’s 2024 Democratic National Convention finale. Apparently, she was never on the slate to begin with for the event. “Beyoncé was never scheduled to be there,” Beyoncé’s representative told The...

Beyoncé didn't ultimately show up at the 2024 Democratic National Convention despite speculation

Every year in the United States, more than 650,000 people are released from state or federal prisons. This year, Garland Carr became one of them. He's a country musician who spent about eight years in prison after being convicted of burglary and grand larceny. And he told us about one of the crimes he did time for.

'Track Change' podcast follows 4 incarcerated men as they record an album

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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

The Hill

ESPN sports commentator Stephen A. Smith weighed in on Vice President Harris’s speech at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) earlier this week, saying that she got off to a rough start but after the first 10 minutes, Harris was “sensational.” “I thought she was too much into her resume and her bio, sort of capitulating…

Stephen A. Smith lauds Harris’s Democratic convention speech as ‘sensational’

Aurora, CO

Representatives of non-profits located in the ColfaxLab for Social Good building at Colfax and Ironton told the Aurora City Council on Monday that crime is wreaking havoc there.

Aurora nonprofits: Colfax and Havana crime has migrated two blocks

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PINEDALE—Rep. Albert Sommers (R-Pinedale) lost to a political newcomer in a close-fought contest for a state Senate seat Tuesday, an upset that ousts one of the most influential figures in Wyoming politics in recent years.

Speaker of the House Sommers loses bid for Senate seat

Tens of thousands of students have left Florida’s public schools in recent years amid an explosive expansion in school choice. Now, districts large and small are grappling with the harsh financial realities of empty seats in aging classrooms. As some districts are being forced to close schools, administrators are...

Choice and segregation collide as Madison County shutters rural schools

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Arizona Luminaria

Kari Lake appears to have won the Republican primary for U.S. Senate with about two thirds of votes counted. She will face Democrat Ruben Gallego in the general election. In the Republican primary for U.S. House of Representatives District 6 — a swing district with a history of close elections that includes parts of Pima, Pinal, Cochise, Graham and Greenlee counties — incumbent Juan Ciscomani defeated challenger Kathleen Winn.

Live Arizona election results: Kari Lake and Juan Ciscomani win primaries

Palm Springs Tribune

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?

The New Republic

If Maryland Governor Wes Moore was tired as he got to work on Tuesday morning, he didn’t show it. The Democratic National Convention had ended late—very late—Monday night, with President Joe Biden wrapping up his valedictory address at around midnight Central time. But when Moore arrived at the Hilton Chicago on Tuesday morning, sans necktie but with a pocket square and pin of his state’s iconic flag, he was ready to fire up the sleepy delegates from swing states enjoying free bagels and weak coffee.Moore made his rounds, delivering similar—but tailored—five-minute-or-so speeches to the Michigan and Arizona state delegations at...

The Convention That Almost Wasn’t

Florida State

Reaction has been quite strong to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's plan to add golf courses, pickleball courts and hotels to 10 Florida state parks. Now, the public has a chance to weigh in — just a few days later than expected. The department had previously set public...

Public meetings on a plan to add pickleball and golf to Florida state parks are postponed

Uncovering Florida

Most people are guilty of doing it at least once in their lives, many people do it by accident, some do it because they find it fun, and others do it for reasons like honoring loved ones. Regardless of the situation, just about everyone has released a balloon. The difference is that intentionally releasing balloons is now illegal by House Bill 321’s standards.

Law Signed By DeSantis Makes It Illegal To Release Balloons In Florida

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Foodie in Chicago

(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

The Florida Supreme Court on Friday unanimously rejected an appeal by a Death Row inmate convicted of killing a Florida State University student three decades ago, likely setting in motion last-minute federal court appeals before a scheduled execution next week. Attorneys for Loran Cole launched state court appeals after Gov....

Florida Supreme Court refuses to block an execution of a Dozier School for Boys victim

Nebraska State

There has been a twist today in the state-by-state debate over abortion rights that is rippling across the country. Nebraska is now the 10th - likely final - state to put the question on the ballot for this fall. Unlike the other states, it will have not one, but two rival abortion proposals for voters to decide on. The two campaigns are both gearing up, and Elizabeth Rembert from Nebraska Public Media joins us now from Omaha. Hi, Elizabeth.

Understanding Nebraska’s dueling abortion initiatives

Orlando, FL

Orlando’s Planned Parenthood clinic is now offering pain-relieving medication for those seeking an intrauterine device, or IUD, contraception placement. The clinic is offering IV sedation to encourage more women looking for protection to receive the procedure, as the state restricts access to abortions. IV Sedation is also accessible in Sarasota, Tampa, and Fort Myers clinics.

Florida clinics offer IV sedation for a painful contraception procedure

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The Democratic National Convention so far

The Democratic National convention is well underway in Chicago. Vice President Kamala Harris officially becametheDemocraticpresidential nominee onTuesday night. Party officials heldroll...

The Democratic National Convention so far

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