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The death of the presidential caucus
Before the Democratic National Convention's official program even began on Monday night, a major change in the way the party selects its nominee was floated -- a proposal that would end the caucus process, perhaps forever.
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Boutique owner sees skyrocketing sales for Michelle Obama's 'VOTE' necklace
As soon as the texts started rolling in Monday evening, Chari Cuthbert knew she was on the cusp of the biggest moment of her career.
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Democrats cast 2020 choice as between Biden's empathy and Trump's chaos on first night of convention
As millions of Americans tuned in for the first night of the Democratic convention, the party strove to broaden their appeal to frustrated Republicans and independents -- weaving together speeches that prosecuted the case against President Donald Trump, with stories from real people about the fatal toll of the pandemic and personal stories that were meant to provide a window into Joe Biden's personal side.
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Van Jones: Michelle Obama's remarkable master class
Michelle Obama proved once again that she is probably the best communicator on earth. She is one of the most popular people in America, with an appeal that transcends politics. If all she had done tonight was say, "I know Joe, and I want him to be president," the Biden campaign would be happy.
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6 takeaways from the DNC's first night
Michelle Obama closed the first night of an unprecedented Democratic convention with a powerful, direct-to-camera excoriation of Donald Trump's presidency that could reverberate through the rest of the 2020 campaign.
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Michelle Obama makes a moral case against Donald Trump
Former first lady Michelle Obama's speech at the Democratic National Convention was not just a powerful condemnation of President Donald Trump's record and handling of the pandemic, it was an appeal aimed at the heart and conscience of every American who has watched the chaos of the last four years and yearned to make things right.
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Boeing plans more job cuts on top of 16,000 announced this spring
Boeing is planning another round of job cuts on top of the 16,000 positions it previously announced it would eliminate.
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Phoenix gym told to shut down immediately after reopening
Shut down or face criminal action. That was the notice from the Arizona Health Department given to a Phoenix gym just hours ago.
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'Dancing With the Stars' sets premiere date amid the coronavirus pandemic
"Dancing With the Stars" is coming back for Season 29 starting on Sept. 14. But it'll feature some major changes.
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St. Louis couple who pointed guns at protesters to speak at Republican convention
Patricia and Mark McCloskey, the St. Louis homeowners who pointed guns at protesters earlier this summer, are scheduled to speak at the Republican National Convention next week, an aide familiar told CNN on Monday.
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Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention: The choice before Americans
Americans have a choice on November 3: Trumpism or Obamaism.
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Hits and misses from Night 1 of the Democratic National Convention
The first night of the 2020 Democratic National Convention is in the books.
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Woman who lost father to Covid-19: 'His only preexisting condition was trusting Donald Trump'
A woman who lost her father to the coronavirus excoriated the President on the first night of the Democratic National Convention, declaring in a pointed speech that her father's "only preexisting condition was trusting Donald Trump."
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Texas Legislative Black Caucus George Floyd Act
On Thursday, August 13, the Texas Legislative Black Caucus announced details for the George Floyd Act, a piece of comprehensive legislation they will file when the Texas Legislature meets again in January 2021. The law will honor the life and memory of George Floyd, a native Houstonian who died in May of this year when a police officer knelt on his neck for eight minutes and forty-six seconds.
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The 2020 NBA playoffs tip off today. Here's how you can watch and what you need to know
Get ready for wall-to-wall basketball. After officially resuming the 2019-20 NBA season on July 30, the regular season has ended and the 2020 NBA playoffs tip off Monday with a full slate of games.
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Career and Technical Education Center in Alamance County adapts as school year begins virtually
Most schools are starting the school year remotely. While online learning works well for some classes, for others that are designed to be hands-on, teachers are having to get creative.
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Why a Republican speaking at the DNC won't change any minds
The speech Monday night by former Ohio Republican Gov. John Kasich is already drawing massive amounts of attention. A dyed-in-the-wool Republican who is turning from President Donald Trump to support former Vice President Joe Biden! Kasich is speaking truth to power!
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Washington football team hires first Black president in NFL history
For the first time in league history, an NFL team has a Black president.
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How to watch the Democratic National Convention
The Democratic National Convention is this week, and it won't look like any other in history. Democrats have moved their convention online because of health concerns due to the coronavirus pandemic, and Joe Biden will accept the Democratic nomination for president in a virtual address.
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A Major League Winning Streak
Astros defeat the Mariners to win third game in a row
One of my favorite movies of all-times is Major League II, staring Omar Epps, Charlie Sheen, and James Gammon who played the manager of the Cleveland Indians.