CHICAGO — A Democratic National Convention like no other got underway here on Monday. President Biden, who two months ago expected this event to be his ceremonial coronation as his party’s nominee, is instead passing the torch to Vice President Harris. Democrats, who fell into a deep gloom after Biden’s disastrous June debate with former President...

President Biden speaks on opening night of the Democratic convention, along with 2016 nominee Hillary Clinton, before heading off for vacation in Santa Barbara County.

A struggle between an Australian mining company and Chinese investors has pulled back a curtain on the intensifying global conflict for rare-earth minerals.

In a bittersweet speech, President Biden basked in the national spotlight one last time before stepping aside for VP Kamala Harris.

President Biden gave a shouting and at times emotional speech Monday as he spoke to the Democratic convention after being forced to relinquish the party’s nomination — in remarks that, in a further indignity, were bumped out of primetime by…

The first night of the Democratic National Convention walked the line between "thank you Joe" and "we are moving forward."

The software millionaire was once considered the U.K.’s version of Bill Gates. The yacht trip came after his acquittal on U.S. fraud charges related to a 2011 tech deal.

President Biden gave a shouting and at times emotional speech Monday as he spoke to the Democratic convention after being forced to relinquish the party’s nomination — in remarks that, in a further indignity, were bumped out of primetime by…

The Israel Defense Forces said it recovered the bodies of Yagev Buchshtab, Alexander Dancyg,, Avraham Munder, Yoram Metzger, Nadav Popplewell, and Haim Perry.

CHICAGO - The last time Michelle Obama took the stage at the Democratic Convention in support of Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton, she stole the show with inarguably the most memorable line of the week, “When they go low, we go high.” Since then, Obama has all but disappeared from the political spotlight, reemerging only when...

Joe Biden spoke at Monday night’s Democratic convention. If it wasn’t exactly a farewell speech, it was a reminder that democracy requires discipline and sacrifice.

Democrats’ opening night during an emotional nominating convention presented Vice President Harris as a leader with “heart” while speakers cast former President Trump as a convicted, self-involved “villain” trying to cling to his chaotic past. A battle cry to voters, repeated late Monday by President Biden during a 52-minute speech, was that democracy requires protectors....

Tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch and at least two Americans are among the missing after the British-flagged yacht Bayesian sank off the Sicilian coast.

Planned Parenthood says its van will be parked in the city's West Loop — mere minutes from the DNC's venue — to provide "FREE vasectomies & medication abortion" on Monday and Tuesday.

Matthew Perry’s tragic death did not occur in isolation but is part of a much larger trend, where prescriptions of ketamine from supposed health and wellness centers have reportedly increased by 500 percent since 2017.

Former President Trump defended his attacks against Vice President Harris's personal attributes and intelligence, but said he doesn’t think those attacks are necessary to win the election in November. “I hope they're not,” Trump told CBS News, when asked if the personal insults were needed. “But if I don't think somebody's good at something, if...

Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) told Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio), the Republican vice presidential nominee, that GOP voters “tried to kill your predecessor,” during remarks at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago. “Remember what the mob chanted as they stormed the Capitol and injured our officers? ‘Hang Mike Pence’,” Raskin said during his Monday night...

Former White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham will speak at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) this week in Chicago, becoming one of the highest profile critics of the former president to back Vice President Harris. Grisham told NBC News in a statement that she would be addressing this week's convention, saying she feels "very strongly...

As Vice President Harris tries to become the first female president, her husband, Doug Emhoff would make history too — as the first, first gentleman.

President Joe Biden embraced divisive rhetoric during his speech at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) on Monday night when he said Trump supporters “can’t think, can’t read very well.”

Collins Jumaisi Khalusha, who was being held at a Nairobi police station, is said to have escaped by cutting through wire mesh in holding cells and scaling the perimeter walls.

Harley-Davidson in a social media post on Monday indicated it had ended its diversity, equity and inclusion program, saying it had “not operated a [DEI] function since April 2024.” “We see it as every leader's role to ensure we have an employee base that reflects our customers and the geographies in which we operate,” the...

BMW is recalling 720,796 vehicles over short circuit concerns, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Tuesday. The agency said that X1, X3, X5 and other models are included in the recall revolving around an improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump, that when exposed to water, could short circuit. “Blowby-liquid from...

The Philippines will allow a limited number of Afghan nationals to stay in the country while their resettlement visas for the United States are processed, according to an agreement reached between Washington and Manila.  The agreement demonstrates how the Biden administration has deepened ties with the government of Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The issue...

Former President Trump shared several fake images of popstar Taylor Swift and her fans showing support for his campaign on Sunday that appear to have been generated with artificial intelligence (AI). “I accept,” Trump wrote in a post on his platform Truth Social, appearing to suggest he was accepting Swift’s endorsement. The popstar has not...

A federal judge ruled last week that a Virginia school district cannot bar a transgender student from trying out for the girls’ tennis team as the student’s case against the school board continues. U.S. District Court Judge M. Hannah Lauck issued a preliminary injunction on the matter on Friday, saying that the 11-year-old plaintiff “established...

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said it is requiring inspections of Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft following a midair dive by a LATAM Airlines flight back in March. “The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is issuing an immediately effective Airworthiness Directive (AD) for certain Boeing 787-8, 9, and -10 airplanes,” the FAA said in an emailed statement...

While some of the biggest names among Republicans opposed to Trump have stayed on the sidelines, others will lay out why conservatives should vote for Harris

The Israeli military said Tuesday its forces retrieved the bodies in an overnight operation in southern Gaza, without saying when or how they had died.

Ashley Biden, the youngest child of President Biden, painted a more personal picture of her father, sharing stories of him as a parent and as a political figure.

President Joe Biden embraced divisive rhetoric during his speech at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) on Monday night when he said Trump supporters “can’t think, can’t read very well.”

The row between Hamas and Biden comes as Secretary of State Antony Blinken shuttled between Israel, Egypt and Qatar on a mission to pressure all sides.

President Biden and his allies are pushing back strongly against the claim from former President Trump that Democrats engaged in a “coup” when they urged Biden to step aside, resulting in a change in candidates atop the party’s ticket. Trump has for weeks likened the series of events that led to Biden’s exit from the...

Kentucky’s Democrat Gov. Andy Beshear apparently wishes a relative in Sen. JD Vance’s (R-OH) family would get pregnant through rape so the Republican vice-presidential candidate would have to experience it.

Satellite radio giant SiriusXM has inked a multiyear deal with podcaster Alex Cooper, the network announced Tuesday. Cooper, the host and executive producer of the popular "Call Her Daddy" podcast, will deliver "comprehensive programming development strategy for exclusive content with SiriusXM" as part of the deal, according to the company. The deal will roll out in...

Tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch and at least two Americans are among the missing after the British-flagged yacht Bayesian sank off the northern coast of Sicily.

The move paves the way for a face-to-face showdown between Zachariah Reed and his dead ex’s parents, Nancy and John Galloway.

Tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch and at least two Americans are among the missing after the British-flagged yacht Bayesian sank off the northern coast of Sicily.

The move paves the way for a face-to-face showdown between Zachariah Reed and his dead ex’s parents, Nancy and John Galloway.

The U.S. Treasury Department said the singer-turned-politician sponsored several of the gangs that have waged a campaign of terror in Haiti.

A new national survey of registered Latino voters found they are significantly more interested in voting in the 2024 presidential legislation now that President Joe Biden is out of the race and Kamala Harris is the presumptive Democratic nominee for the White House. The poll, conducted with 600 voters nationwide from Aug. 6 to Aug....

The move paves the way for a face-to-face showdown between Zachariah Reed and his dead ex’s parents, Nancy and John Galloway.

Los Angeles has agreed to spend at least $20.8 million on improvements to the Hyperion sewage plant following a massive spill of untreated wastewater in 2021.

President Biden remembered the life and legacy of former talk-show host Phil Donahue, describing him as a "trailblazing television icon." Donahue died Sunday after a long illness, NBC's "Today" reported. He was 88. Biden, in a statement Tuesday, applauded Donahue's lengthy career in radio and television and offered his condolences to the family. "In Phil...

Presented by Walmart — Former President Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama will take the stage in Chicago for the second night of the Democratic convention, much anticipated appearances for two of the most popular figures in the party.  {beacon} Campaign Report Campaign Report   The Big Story Obamas set to headline Day 2...

Tuesday night's theme, "A Bold Vision for America's Future," will feature speeches by the Obamas and second gentleman Doug Emhoff.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams won’t be speaking at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, in a major snub.

Democratic Rep. Dean Phillips is now seeing the rainbow after walking through the rain, as his father would say, months after he failed to win a primary contest against President Joe Biden, jeopardizing relationships within his own party in the process.

Democrats from across the country are returning for Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention as the party continues to rally around its new ticket.

Munitions were buried in Alpine lakes more than a 100 years ago. Now the country is seeking ways to get rid of them.

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The former president and first lady are both expected to speak tonight. Plus: A ceremonial roll call of the states, ending with California and Minnesota, Vice President Harris and Gov. Walz’s respective home states.

Former President Barack Obama is speaking on the second night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, 20 years after his first DNC address.

The couple sparked breakup rumors in May 2024 after Affleck was photographed living at a home in Brentwood — 30 minutes from their Beverly Hills mansion.

Donald Trump has similar issues per ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos polling data.

Barack and Michelle Obama will rally a hometown crowd. Second gentleman Doug Emhoff will take the stage. Here’s what to expect.

Former President Donald Trump pointed out that President Joe Biden had previously visited a city that the Harris campaign has claimed is “the KKK capital of Michigan.”

The former president and first lady are both expected to speak tonight. Plus: A ceremonial roll call of the states, ending with California and Minnesota, Vice President Harris and Gov. Walz’s respective home states.

Tuesday night also features speeches by Sen. Bernie Sanders, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and second gentleman Doug Emhoff.

Former President Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama are set to speak on the second night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. The Obamas' speech comes a day after President Biden gave an emotionally charged speech Monday night to an arena packed with tens of thousands of delegates, members of the media and...

The scions of two Democratic presidents on Tuesday cast Vice President Kamala Harris as the natural White House candidate to carry on the legacies of John F. Kennedy and Jimmy Carter.

Former President Barack Obama, speaking tonight at the DNC, is expected to present Vice President Kamala Harris as a change agent and fighter for progressive causes and a more hopeful politics.

Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Chair Gary Peters (D-Mich.) said on Tuesday that he was “encouraged” by the party’s Senate campaigns in Texas and Florida. “I’m very encouraged with what I see in those states,” Peters told reporters at the Democratic National Convention. “We have very strong Democratic candidates.” Peters called Texas Senate candidate Rep. Colin...

Former President Barack Obama is speaking on the second night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, 20 years after his first DNC address.

Night two of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) probably cannot go any worse for the wayward Democrat Party than night one did … but it just might. On the second night at the “mostly peaceful” gathering of leftists in Chicago,

CHICAGO — The ceremonial roll call vote at the Democratic National Convention featured surprise celebrity guests representing their states, including rapper Lil Jon and “Rudy” actor Sean Astin. The roll call vote was a rowdy event, with DJ Cassidy playing different songs for each state as the delegates announced their votes, including Tom Petty’s “Won’t Back Down” for Florida,...

Former President Barack Obama is speaking on the second night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, 20 years after his first DNC address.

The ceremonial roll call of the states ended with California and Minnesota, Vice President Harris and Gov. Walz’s respective home states. Former president and first lady Barack and Michelle Obama are scheduled to speak later.

Former President Obama, speaking tonight at the DNC, is expected to present Vice President Kamala Harris as a change agent and fighter for progressive causes and a more hopeful politics.

Former President Barack Obama is speaking on the second night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, 20 years after his first DNC address.

Kamala Harris’ husband, Doug Emhoff, introduces himself to America and shares a personal side of the vice president

Night two of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) probably cannot go any worse for the wayward Democrat Party than night one did … but it just might. On the second night at the “mostly peaceful” gathering of leftists in Chicago,

Night two of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) probably cannot go any worse for the wayward Democrat Party than night one did … but it just might. On the second night at the “mostly peaceful” gathering of leftists in Chicago,

After a lively musical roll call and a heartfelt speech from first gentleman Doug Emhoff, Barack Obama will headline night 2 in Chicago.

After a lively musical roll call and a heartfelt speech from first gentleman Doug Emhoff, Barack Obama headlines night 2 in Chicago.

The Obamas are speaking on the second night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

After powerful speeches from second gentleman Doug Emhoff and former first lady Michelle Obama, the former president takes the spotlight on night 2 in Chicago.

CHICAGO— Second gentleman Doug Emhoff pulled back the curtain on his blended family with Vice President Kamala Harris in a Tuesday speech to the Democratic National Convention, praising his wife to chants of “Doug, Doug” from the United Center crowd. “She finds joy in pursuing justice, she stands up to bullies just like my parents...

"America, hope is making a comeback," the former first lady said.

CHICAGO — Former first lady Michelle Obama electrified the crowd at the Democratic National Convention here on Tuesday with a speech that hammered former President Trump, while only rarely naming him. But Obama also placed Vice President Harris in the same lineage as former President Obama — as a vehicle for hope. “Hope is making...

Former President Obama, speaking tonight at the DNC, presented Vice President Kamala Harris as a change agent and fighter for progressive causes and a more hopeful politics.

After powerful speeches from second gentleman Doug Emhoff and former first lady Michelle Obama, the former president took the spotlight on night 2 in Chicago.

"We do not need four more years of bluster and bumbling and chaos," Barack Obama told the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

After speeches from second gentleman Doug Emhoff and former first lady Michelle Obama, the former president took the spotlight.

Former President Barack Obama took the stage to close out Night 2 of the Democratic National Convention. He followed Michelle Obama, who told the excited crowd that hope is making a comeback.

Night two of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) probably cannot go any worse for the wayward Democrat Party than night one did … but it just might. On the second night at the “mostly peaceful” gathering of leftists in Chicago,