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Progressives warn Harris must change her closing message as the election looms

Oct. 25, 2024 00:02 AM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Progressive Democrats warn Kamala Harris risks losing the support of a small but significant portion of her political base unless she changes her campaign's closing message — and its messengers — immediately. Specifically, several progressive leaders believe...

The Latest: Biden headlines Night 1 of the DNC

Aug. 20, 2024 00:24 AM EDT

The Democratic National Convention began on Monday in Chicago, with roughly 50,000 people expected to arrive in the Windy City. That includes thousands of anti-war activists demonstrating near the United Center. President Joe Biden is the headline speaker for the first evening. Later...

Why the progressive 'Squad' is getting smaller after defeats this primary cycle

Aug. 16, 2024 06:29 AM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The "Squad,” a group of progressive lawmakers in the House, is set to shrink next year after two members suffered primary defeats this election cycle following an unprecedented deluge of special interest spending. The primary losses for Reps. Cori Bush in...

Australian breaker Rachael Gunn says ridicule of her Olympic performance has been 'devastating'

Aug. 15, 2024 19:44 PM EDT

SYDNEY (AP) — Australian breaker Rachael Gunn said the backlash to her much-ridiculed Olympic performance has been “devastating,” adding Thursday that she took the competition seriously and gave her best effort. The 36-year-old b-girl known as Raygun said in a video posted to...