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DNC live updates: Preparations underway for night 1 in Chicago
The Democratic National Convention will begin Monday in Chicago, with roughly 50,000 people expected to arrive in the Windy City. That includes thousands of anti-war activists who plan to demonstrate near the United Center where Vice President Kamala Harris will officially accept the party’s nomination. Earlier this month, delegates made Harris their presidential nominee in
Tim Walz commuted the life sentence of a teen charged with killing an 11-year-old girl – since then, he’s been busted twice
CHICAGO – As Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz celebrate on the first day of the Democratic National Convention on Monday, a man whose murder sentence he commuted will face trial for additional crimes he’s accused of committing since the now-Democratic vice presidential nominee set him free early. Myron Burrell was given a lifelong murder sentence for
Pennsylvania poll positions RFK Jr. as Kamala Harris spoiler — as two-thirds say country is on wrong track
Former President Donald Trump can win Pennsylvania. But a new poll says it’s to his benefit that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. remain a real factor down the stretch. Otherwise, the Democratic candidate benefits. That’s a takeaway from a Cygnal survey of 800 likely November voters conducted Aug. 14 and 15. Vice President Kamala Harris is in serious
Man pulled gun after Burger King worker wouldn’t accept drugs for payment
A Colorado man held a gun up to a Burger King drive-thru worker when they wouldn’t accept a baggie of drugs as payment — and was ordered to serve more than 143 years behind bars, officials said. Eugene Robertson, 40, was sentenced Thursday for the drive-thru incident, which spurred a series of crimes Robertson carried
San Francisco DA dragged for hiring friend with no law experience for $300K-per-year position
San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins has come under fire and is facing accusations of nepotism after quietly promoting a close friend to be her chief of staff, making her the first person without a law degree to hold the position. Jenkins hired Monifa Willis, a nursing professor at the University of California, San Francisco
Blinken says Israel has accepted US-backed proposal for a cease-fire, calls on Hamas to do same
TEL AVIV, Israel — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Monday that Israel has accepted a proposal to bridge differences holding up a cease-fire and hostage release in Gaza, and he called on Hamas to do the same, without saying whether it had addressed concerns cited by the militant group. Blinken spoke after holding
Illegal immigrant accused of raping 10-year-old boy in Mississippi
An illegal immigrant from Mexico allegedly raped a 10-year-old boy in Mississippi. The Pontotoc County Sheriff’s Department said its deputies arrested “illegal alien” Filiberto Gonzalez, 34, at his area home Aug. 12 for the alleged rape. Mexican illegal immigrant Filiberto Gonzalez was arrested last week and charged with raping a 10-year-old boy. Pontotoc County Sheriff's
Kai Trump, ex-president’s granddaughter, commits to University of Miami golf team
Originally Published by: Young Indiana mom of 3 allegedly killed by ex-boyfriend while filming TikTok with friend Mugshots of the week: Aug. 11-17, 2024 'Hawk Tuah Girl' responds after drawing fierce reaction from Mets fans Donald Trump’s eldest granddaughter, Kai, announced her commitment to play golf at the University of Miami on Sunday. Kai, the daughter of Don
DNC 2024 live updates: Anti-Israel protests descend on Chicago as Biden poised to speak tonight
The Democratic National Convention kicked off Monday in Chicago, with an array of campaign surrogates and as many as 4,000 delegates preparing to nominate Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz for their 2024 ticket. The Democratic nominating event for the presidency and vice presidency at the United Center will host powerful party leaders
John Fetterman’s communications director trashes senator’s ‘less nuanced’ Israel views: ‘Don’t agree with him’
She’d better hope her boss doesn’t see this. Sen. John Fetterman’s communications director, Carrie Adams publicly badmouthed her boss’s views on Israel and admitted she differs with him over the Mideast conflict. “I don’t agree with him,” Adams bluntly told The Free Press about Fetterman’s views on Israel. “I have a sense that his international