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Harris holds 1st campaign rally in Midwest, earns enough delegate support for candidacy
Vice President Kamala Harris is making her first visit to a battleground state Tuesday after locking up enough support from Democratic delegates to win her party’s nomination to challenge former President Donald Trump, two days after President Joe Biden dropped his reelection bid.
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Dems plan to push ahead with virtual roll call ahead of DNC, with Harris favored
The Democratic Party plans to push forward with a virtual roll call in which delegates to its convention can choose a presidential nominee before they gather next month in Chicago — despite Vice President Kamala Harris being overwhelmingly favored to replace President Joe Biden at the top of the ticket. The convention rules committee will meet Wednesday to approve how the virtual roll...
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12-year-old girl accused of killing her 8-year-old cousin over iPhone in Tennessee
A 12-year-old girl in Tennessee has been charged with murder, accused of smothering her 8-year-old cousin as the younger girl slept. A relative said they had been arguing over an iPhone.
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Chicago Fire offer vouchers for fans if Messi doesn't play for Inter Miami on Aug. 31
The Chicago Fire said Friday that they will offer vouchers for fans if Inter Miami star Lionel Messi doesn’t play when the teams meet at Soldier Field on Aug. 31. Messi injured a ligament in his right ankle during Argentina’s win over Colombia in the Copa America final on July 14. If he can’t play, the team will offer single-match...
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2 years after viral videos, Detroit's giant slide reopens
The slide at Belle Isle state park made headlines, landed on late night TV and even inspired a song after viral videos in 2022 showed riders flying and bouncing down the bumpy ramp.
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Watch: JD Vance delivers remarks on Day 3 of 2024 RNC
Ohio U.S. Senator and vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance delivered remarks on Day 3 of the 2024 Republican National Convention Wednesday, with the 39-year-old freshman senator offering many voters their first impression of him.
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Costco to raise membership prices for 1st time in 7 years. Here's how much they'll go up
The new fees, set to take effect Sept. 1, will boost both the price of Costco’s basic Gold Star membership and the premium Executive membership.
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Shane van Gisbergen wins again in Xfinity Series NASCAR Chicago Street Race
Shane van Gisbergen raced to his third Xfinity Series victory of the season Saturday, making a successful return to the NASCAR Chicago Street Race. Van Gisbergen started on the pole before dropping back after a pit stop. He then made his way through the field before pulling away for the victory. “What a great race,” he said. “It was pretty…
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Why do we celebrate the Fourth of July? What to know about the holiday and its origins
Five things to know about July Fourth, including the origin of the holiday, why we celebrate it and how fireworks became part of the tradition.
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Delta flight diverts from Detroit to New York after passengers were served spoiled food
A Delta flight from Detroit to Amsterdam was diverted to New York’s Kennedy Airport on Wednesday after passengers were served spoiled food, airline officials said.