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Pink's Daughter Steals the Show at the DNC: Willow Sage Hart Performs 'What About Us' With Mom

Entertainment

24 Aug, 2024

Pink's Daughter Steals the Show at the DNC: Willow Sage Hart Performs 'What About Us' With Mom


Singer Pink's performance at the DNC in Chicago Thursday night did include a surprise guest -- but it wasn't Beyoncé...

Kamala Harris's DNC Speech: A Masterclass in Moderate Messaging

World

23 Aug, 2024

Kamala Harris's DNC Speech: A Masterclass in Moderate Messaging


Vice President Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, arrived onstage to speak on the fourth and last day of the Democratic...

Steph Curry Endorses Kamala Harris for President at DNC: 'The Oval Office Suits Her Well'

World

23 Aug, 2024

Steph Curry Endorses Kamala Harris for President at DNC: 'The Oval Office Suits Her Well'


Stephen Curry, the three-point-draining Golden State Warrior and NBA All-Star who just won a gold medal with Team USA at...

Chicago Nurses Strike Amidst DNC: 'We're the Heart of This Hospital'

World

23 Aug, 2024

Chicago Nurses Strike Amidst DNC: 'We're the Heart of This Hospital'


Dozens of nurses at UI Health picketed in front of the Near West Side Hospital. About 1,000 nurses went on...

Kamala Harris' DNC Speech Highlights Mother's Inspiring Journey: 'She Taught Us to Never Complain About Injustice But to Do Something About It'

World

23 Aug, 2024

Kamala Harris' DNC Speech Highlights Mother's Inspiring Journey: 'She Taught Us to Never Complain About Injustice But to Do Something About It'


When Kamala Harris talks about her South Asian identity, it’s usually in the context of her mother, Shyamala Gopalan. The...

Adam Kinzinger's Powerful DNC Speech: 'Donald Trump Has Suffocated the Soul of the Republican Party'

World

23 Aug, 2024

Adam Kinzinger's Powerful DNC Speech: 'Donald Trump Has Suffocated the Soul of the Republican Party'


In a primetime speech at the Democratic National Convention, former Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., delivered a scathing indictment of his...

Beyoncé's DNC No-Show: Was It Ever Really In The Cards?

World

23 Aug, 2024

Beyoncé's DNC No-Show: Was It Ever Really In The Cards?


Heading into the final night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention, rumors swirled about high-profile, unannounced musical guests — which,...

CNN Politico Grill: Where Chicago’s Best Eats Meet Political Power at the DNC

World

23 Aug, 2024

CNN Politico Grill: Where Chicago’s Best Eats Meet Political Power at the DNC


Stealing a catchphrase from former President Trump, the theme for some attendees at the Democratic National Convention here might as...

The Chicks to Reclaim Their Narrative With National Anthem at DNC

World

23 Aug, 2024

The Chicks to Reclaim Their Narrative With National Anthem at DNC


The Chicks — formerly known as The Dixie Chicks — will sing “The Star-Spangled Banner” at the Democratic National Convention...

Texas Congressman Allred Takes National Stage to Slam Ted Cruz as 'Me Guy' at DNC

World

23 Aug, 2024

Texas Congressman Allred Takes National Stage to Slam Ted Cruz as 'Me Guy' at DNC


U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, D-Dallas, told the Democratic National Convention that his opponent in November, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, and...

Elizabeth Warren Gets Emotional at DNC, Calls Trump a 'Felon' and Makes a 'Couch' Jab at J.D. Vance

World

23 Aug, 2024

Elizabeth Warren Gets Emotional at DNC, Calls Trump a 'Felon' and Makes a 'Couch' Jab at J.D. Vance


Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts delivered a powerful endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris during her speech on the final...

Oprah Winfrey Slams 'Childless Cat Lady' Remark at DNC, Endorses Kamala Harris

World

22 Aug, 2024

Oprah Winfrey Slams 'Childless Cat Lady' Remark at DNC, Endorses Kamala Harris


In the city where she first became a household name, Oprah Winfrey took the stage at the 2024 Democratic National...

Wes Moore's DNC Speech: A Rising Star's Message of Service and a Jab at Trump's Bone Spurs

World

22 Aug, 2024

Wes Moore's DNC Speech: A Rising Star's Message of Service and a Jab at Trump's Bone Spurs


Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, an Army veteran of the Afghanistan war, took a jab at former President Donald Trump's medical...

Bill Clinton Slams Trump at DNC: 'He's About Me, Myself, and I'

World

22 Aug, 2024

Bill Clinton Slams Trump at DNC: 'He's About Me, Myself, and I'


Former President Bill Clinton addressed the crowd on Night 3 of the DNC, thanking President Biden for his service, praising...

Amanda Gorman's DNC Poem: A 'Sacred Scene' of Unity and Hope

World

22 Aug, 2024

Amanda Gorman's DNC Poem: A 'Sacred Scene' of Unity and Hope


Amanda Gorman, the young poet who captivated the nation with her stirring performance at President Joe Biden's inauguration in 2021,...

Stevie Wonder's DNC Performance: A Powerful Message of Unity and a Call to Action

Business

22 Aug, 2024

Stevie Wonder's DNC Performance: A Powerful Message of Unity and a Call to Action


The third night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago was filled with electric performances from music icons like Stevie...

Trump Makes Surprising Admission About Obama: 'I Like Him, I Think He's a Nice Gentleman'

World

21 Aug, 2024

Trump Makes Surprising Admission About Obama: 'I Like Him, I Think He's a Nice Gentleman'


Former President Donald Trump, known for promoting false 'birther' conspiracies about Barack Obama in the past, surprisingly praised Obama ahead...

Ella Emhoff: The Fashionable Stepson of Kamala Harris and Her Impact on the 2024 DNC

World

21 Aug, 2024

Ella Emhoff: The Fashionable Stepson of Kamala Harris and Her Impact on the 2024 DNC


Ella Emhoff is bringing luxury fashion to the 2024 Democratic National Convention this week. After appearing in a monochromatic Helmut...

Michelle Obama's DNC Speech: A Scathing Takedown of Trump and a Powerful Call to Action

World

21 Aug, 2024

Michelle Obama's DNC Speech: A Scathing Takedown of Trump and a Powerful Call to Action


Michelle Obama’s return to the stage at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago was met with thunderous applause, her powerful...

Obama's DNC Speech: A Look Back at His Biggest Accomplishments

World

21 Aug, 2024

Obama's DNC Speech: A Look Back at His Biggest Accomplishments


In a powerful and poignant speech at the Democratic National Convention (DNC), former President Barack Obama delivered a scathing indictment...

Bernie Sanders Delivers Fiery Speech at DNC, Calls for End to Gaza War, Progressive Agenda

World

21 Aug, 2024

Bernie Sanders Delivers Fiery Speech at DNC, Calls for End to Gaza War, Progressive Agenda


Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) spoke at the Democratic National Convention Tuesday night in a fiery speech that laid out a...

Lil Jon's Surprise Performance at the Democratic National Convention: Turn Down For What? (It's Vote Time!)

World

21 Aug, 2024

Lil Jon's Surprise Performance at the Democratic National Convention: Turn Down For What? (It's Vote Time!)


Democrats turned down for their convention roll call vote Tuesday night, with a surprise performance by rapper Lil Jon performing...

Angela Alsobrooks' Speech at the DNC: A Boost for Her Senate Bid?

World

21 Aug, 2024

Angela Alsobrooks' Speech at the DNC: A Boost for Her Senate Bid?


In her bid to become Maryland’s next U.S. senator, Angela Alsobrooks will get a rare, prime-time moment in the spotlight...

Tammy Duckworth Slams Trump at DNC: 'He'll Come For IVF Next'

World

21 Aug, 2024

Tammy Duckworth Slams Trump at DNC: 'He'll Come For IVF Next'


Illinois U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth called for in-vitro fertilization protections during a brief speech at the Democratic National Convention Tuesday...

AOC's Fiery Speech at DNC: A 'Two-Bit Union-Buster' & A Call for 'New Path' for America

World

21 Aug, 2024

AOC's Fiery Speech at DNC: A 'Two-Bit Union-Buster' & A Call for 'New Path' for America


Six years ago, I was taking omelet orders as a waitress in New York City. I didn’t have health insurance....

Obama's 2004 DNC Speech: A Look Back at the Moment that Launched a Political Icon

World

21 Aug, 2024

Obama's 2004 DNC Speech: A Look Back at the Moment that Launched a Political Icon


Barack Obama was days shy of his 43rd birthday and months from being elected to the U.S. Senate when he...

Ashley Biden's Emotional Speech at the DNC: A Daughter's Tribute to the 'OG Girl Dad'

World

20 Aug, 2024

Ashley Biden's Emotional Speech at the DNC: A Daughter's Tribute to the 'OG Girl Dad'


Ashley Biden, the youngest child of President Joe Biden, delivered a moving and deeply personal speech introducing her father at...

Dallas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett Fires Up DNC With Scathing Trump Critique, Tears and a Viral Moment

World

20 Aug, 2024

Dallas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett Fires Up DNC With Scathing Trump Critique, Tears and a Viral Moment


The Dallas freshman congresswoman took to the national convention stage to ridicule former President Donald Trump and extol Vice President...

Hillary Clinton's DNC Speech: A Call for Unity and a Look Back at Her Historic Bid for the Presidency

World

20 Aug, 2024

Hillary Clinton's DNC Speech: A Call for Unity and a Look Back at Her Historic Bid for the Presidency


Hillary Clinton, the first woman to clinch a major party nomination for president, expressed her support for Kamala Harris, saying...

Jason Isbell to Perform at Democratic National Convention, Singing 'Something More Than Free'

Entertainment

20 Aug, 2024

Jason Isbell to Perform at Democratic National Convention, Singing 'Something More Than Free'


The first day of the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago will feature prominent performances, including one by legendary singer-songwriter...

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