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Today in History: September 11, al-Qaeda attacks the United States
Today in History Today is Wednesday, Sept. 11, the 255th day of 2024. There are 111 days left in the year. Today in history: On Sept. 11, 2001, nearly 3,000 people were killed as 19 al-Qaida hijackers seized control of four jetliners, sending two of...
Jimmy McCain, a son of the late Arizona senator, registers as a Democrat and backs Harris
PHOENIX (AP) — Jimmy McCain, a son of former Arizona senator and 2008 Republican presidential nominee John McCain, said this week he has registered as a Democrat and will vote for Vice President Kamala Harris, a valuable nod of support for the Democratic nominee in a battleground state. ...
Trump has history sparking outrage for incidents around veterans even as military voters backed him
NEW YORK (AP) — The reported altercation at Arlington National Cemetery involving Donald Trump’s staff was far from the first time that veterans or the families of service members have criticized the former president for words or behavior they saw as disparaging. Since his first...
Today in History: August 29, Hurricane Katrina strikes Louisiana
Today is Thursday, Aug. 29, the 242nd day of 2024. There are 124 days left in the year. Today in history: On Aug. 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina struck the U.S. Gulf Coast near Buras-Triumph, Louisiana, breaching levees and spurring floods that devastated New Orleans....
More than 200 former Republican presidential staffers sign open letter endorsing Harris over Trump
More than 200 staffers for four previous Republican presidential nominees have endorsed Democrat Kamala Harris' White House bid, cautioning that the notion of a second term for GOP nominee Donald Trump is "simply untenable” and “will hurt real, everyday people.” In an open...
Today in History: August 24, Hurricane Andrew strikes Florida
Today is Saturday, Aug. 24, the 237th day of 2024. There are 129 days left in the year. Today in history: On August 24, 1992, Hurricane Andrew smashed into Florida; the storm resulted in 65 deaths and caused more than $26 billion in damage across Florida, Louisiana and the Bahamas. ...
Democrat Ruben Gallego promotes Republican support in his Arizona Senate campaign against Kari Lake
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Arizona Democrat Ruben Gallego is promoting Republican backing for his Senate campaign as the congressman works to assemble a winning coalition in the swing state. A list released Sunday of 39 Republican and independent supporters of his campaign includes...
Who's No. 2? Here are the top Democrats who could be a running mate for Kamala Harris
No one knows the importance of selecting the right running mate better than Vice President Kamala Harris. With Harris now the leading candidate to succeed President Joe Biden as the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, here's a look at the top contenders to be on the ticket. ...
Conservatives use shooting at Trump rally to attack DEI efforts at Secret Service
As Congressional members on both sides of the aisle grilled U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle Monday on how a gunman was able to fire shots at former President Donald Trump in an assassination attempt, several Republican lawmakers seized on gender and the agency’s diversity, equity...
Unity at the RNC, knocks on Trump's prosecutions and Senate politics: Takeaways from day 2
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Republican National Convention marched into its second day Tuesday, showcasing classic GOP themes like border security and public safety that have become the centerpieces of former President Donald Trump's campaign. With Trump's primary rivals speaking, it was...
