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'It's our time': As Harris accepts the nomination, many women say a female president is long overdue
WASHINGTON (AP) — “Electric.” “Joyful.” The kinetic energy powering Kamala Harris ’ whirlwind presidential campaign carries the hopeful aspirations of history and the almost quaint idea of electing the first woman to the White House. But inside it, too, is the urgent and...
The 'joyful' Democratic convention is over. The real test for Kamala Harris' campaign now begins
CHICAGO (AP) — Over and over, from the massive stage in the electric convention hall, the Democrats this week predicted Kamala Harris would defeat Donald Trump. They described her as a historic figure, the embodiment of hope, “the president of joy.” But amid the extraordinary...
The Latest: Kamala Harris accepts the Democratic presidential nomination
The Democratic National Convention's fourth and final night Thursday is crescendoing with a speech from Vice President Kamala Harris. After a week of Democrats’ most prominent figures rallying the party faithful, Harris has accepted her party’s nomination for president during a...
Trump speaks from behind bulletproof glass at first outdoor rally since his attempted assassination
ASHEBORO, N.C. (AP) — At his first outdoor rally since last month’s attempted assassination, Donald Trump spoke from behind bulletproof glass Wednesday in North Carolina at an event focused on national security. On politics, he called his predecessor Barack Obama “nasty” for his comments...
Here are all of the celebrities at the Democratic convention's starry roll call
The Democratic National Convention transformed what should have been the driest part of the evening – the roll call – into a party Thursday, complete with lively music and several celebrity appearances. Although the Democratic party previously held a virtual vote on Aug. 6 that...
What to watch on the Democratic National Convention's third day in Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) — The Democratic National Convention heads into its third day on Wednesday. After receiving the blessing of former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama, the focus on the second to last day of the DNC shifts to Kamala Harris' vice presidential...
Obamas close DNC's second night with rousing Harris endorsement and pointed warnings about Trump
CHICAGO (AP) — Warning of a difficult fight ahead, former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama on Tuesday called on the nation to embrace Kamala Harris in urgent messages to the Democratic National Convention that were at times both hopeful and ominous. “America, hope is...
A double dose of Obama firepower, a doting spouse and a dance party: Takeaways from Day 2 of the DNC
CHICAGO (AP) — The Democratic National Convention's second night showcased a double dose of Obama firepower to validate Vice President Kamala Harris and deliver an unsparing indictment of Republican Donald Trump. The convention also served up a raucous roll call of states that was essentially one...
The Latest: Day 2 of the DNC features the Obamas and second gentleman Doug Emhoff
Day two of the Democratic National Convention has begun. Former President Barack Obama, former first lady Michelle Obama and second gentleman Doug Emhoff spoke at the DNC, a day after the unofficial farewell for President Joe Biden, who served eight years as Obama’s vice president....
What to watch on the Democratic National Convention's second day in Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) — Democrats say they will lay out the 2024 election as "a choice between two very different visions of America” on the Democratic National Convention 's second night. The theme for Tuesday’s events is “A bold vision for America’s future,” convention...
