Republican Nancy Dahlstrom advances to November general election in Alaska’s at-large Congressional District Source link
FACT FOCUS: A look at claims made during the second night of the Democratic National Convention
The second night of the Democratic National Convention was filled with excitement as a celebratory roll call marked Vice President Kamala Harris’ nomination to be the party’s candidate for president. […]
Fannie Lou Hamer rattled the Democratic convention with her ‘Is this America?’ speech 60 years ago
JACKSON, Miss. — Vice President Kamala Harris is accepting the Democrats’ presidential nomination Thursday, exactly 60 years after another Black woman mesmerized the nation with a televised speech that challenged […]
Barack Obama closes second night of DNC with rousing endorsement of Harris and warnings about Trump returning to office
Barack Obama closes second night of DNC with rousing endorsement of Harris and warnings about Trump returning to office Source link
Nevada wildfire causes rail and power outages, but crews halt flames’ progress
WINNEMUCCA, Nev. — A wildfire has forced the suspension of rail service in northern Nevada and left about several thousand rural residents without power. But fire officials said Tuesday that […]
Asian shares mostly fall after Wall Street snaps winning streak
TOKYO — Asian shares mostly declined Wednesday following a slip on Wall Street that snapped an eight-day winning streak, the longest of the year. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 lost 0.8% […]
Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava cruises to reelection victory
MIAMI — Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava cruised to a reelection victory Tuesday, avoiding a potential runoff by winning nearly 60% of the vote. Levine Cava, a Democrat, became […]
Past presidents, political props and a dance party: Takeaways from Day 2 of the DNC
CHICAGO — The Democratic National Convention’s second night highlighted the party’s past presidents, particularly Chicago’s own Barack Obama. The Democrats also went all-in on promoting cross-party appeal, featuring a former […]
Democrats turn their roll call into a dance party with celebrities, state-specific songs and Lil Jon
CHICAGO — Convention roll call votes can be staid and cheesy, but Democrats turned theirs into the ultimate dance party on Tuesday. DJ Cassidy stood onstage in what appeared to […]
Arizona Supreme Court clears way for voters to decide on constitutional right to abortion
Arizona Supreme Court clears way for voters to decide on constitutional right to abortion Source link