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A double dose of Obama firepower and a dance party: Takeaways from Day 2 of the DNC
Neither Barack nor Michelle Obama held back in lacing into Donald Trump. In another address, Doug Emhoff proved he wants America to love his wife as much as he does.
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DNC Night 2: Pa. Dems cast ceremonial votes for Harris, Malcolm Kenyatta speaks
Delegates to the Democratic National Convention cast votes for Vice President Kamala Harris in a ceremonial roll call. State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta spoke about Project 2025.
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Listen 6:36Tim Walz has described his family’s IVF experience. His wife says they used a different procedure
The Democratic nominee for VP has implied that he and his wife used IVF to conceive. They actually used IUI, a different process that has attracted less controversy.
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Pro-Palestinian protesters clash with police near Chicago’s Israeli consulate on second night of DNC
Dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters charged a line of police in an intense standoff with hundreds of officers on the second night of the Democratic National Convention.
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Uncommitted N.J. delegate at the DNC is pushing for peace in Gaza
An Uncommitted New Jersey delegate is working to include a call for a ceasefire in Gaza as part of the official Democratic National Convention platform.
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Will Kamala Harris’ momentum last?
With the Democratic National Convention underway and a debate on the horizon, we’ll look at what it might take for Harris to sustain voters’ enthusiasm.
Air Date: August 20, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 51:42The Obamas and Emhoff headline Democratic National Convention’s 2nd night
The Harris campaign said Tuesday it would spotlight “trusted messengers” from key battleground states over the convention’s three remaining days.
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DNC says farewell, Mr. President: Democrats celebrate Biden’s legacy and hope for a new future
President Joe Biden addressed the Democratic National Convention on its first day. Pennsylvania and Philly-area Democrats are among those who celebrated the president's work.
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Listen 5:13Jill Biden’s speech at convention honors President Biden and marks an end for the first lady, too
The first lady did her part to highlight President Joe Biden's 50 years of public service when she addressed the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
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Democrats approve a platform that mentions Biden’s ‘second term’ despite his making way for Harris
The ceremonial vote Monday at Chicago's convention showed Democrats' four-year vision. But the document still wrongly names Joe Biden as the candidate running for reelection.
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JD Vance rallies in Philadelphia as DNC kicks off in Chicago
In South Philadelphia, Vance grabbed a cheesesteak at Pat's and met supporters following a rally in North Philadelphia.
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A new Alzheimer’s study suggests where you live can affect the odds of a diagnosis
Findings shed new light on why dementia diagnosis is more prevalent in some areas than others, and that it does not simply have to do with an individual's risk factors alone.
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Some protesters tear down security fence as thousands march outside Democratic National Convention
Several protesters who had managed to get through the fence were detained and handcuffed by officers.
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Phil Donahue, whose pioneering daytime talk show launched an indelible television genre, has died
Dubbed “the king of daytime talk,” Donahue was the first to incorporate audience participation in a talk show.
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Democrats seek to disqualify Kennedy and others from Georgia presidential ballots
In Georgia, challengers argue that because Kennedy used the New York address on petitions needed for an independent to qualify, his petitions should be voided.
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