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Kamala Harris’ former colleagues highlight her past as a prosecutor

9:43pm August 22, 2024

During her bid for the Democratic nomination, Harris shied away from her past as prosecutor. Years later, her campaign is fully embracing her past as a prosecutor in San Francisco.

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Appalachian influencer John Russell centers rural development in his pitch for Harris

9:11pm August 22, 2024

Russell has gained popularity on TikTok. On the main stage, he blasted Trump for being a billionaire who wants to promote increased fossil fuel production and business.

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Al Sharpton delivers fiery remarks on race and Trump and brings out Central Park 5

8:44pm August 22, 2024

“He spent a small fortune on full-page ads calling for the execution of five innocent young teenagers,” Sharpton said in reference to the five Black and Brown New York teenagers who were wrongly convicted of rape.

Protesters Demonstrate During The 2024 Democratic National Convention In Chicago

United Auto Workers calls for a Palestinian speaker at DNC as thousands protest nearby

7:23pm August 22, 2024

Criticism for Democrats not including a Palestinian speaker is coming from across the party — including organized labor. Meanwhile, thousands of protesters are gathering nearby for one last push.

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What to know about Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey ahead of her DNC speech

5:50pm August 22, 2024

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey, one of the first Democratic governors to suggest that President Joe Biden should end his reelection bid, will address the DNC Thursday night in Chicago.

2024 Democratic National Convention: Day 2

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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to make case for swing state voters at DNC

5:28pm August 22, 2024

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said her Democratic National Convention speech will lay out the case for Vice President Kamala Harris’ candidacy from the perspective of a swing state governor.

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Forsyth County residents serve as delegates at the 2024 DNC

3:57pm August 22, 2024

by April Laissle

Forsyth County residents were among the North Carolina delegates to cast votes this week on the floor of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

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How to watch the Democratic National Convention from home

3:00pm August 22, 2024

NPR will be reporting live from the convention in Chicago, including live updates online, live video each night.

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The first Gen Z elected to Congress, Maxwell Frost, will speak at the DNC tonight

2:50pm August 22, 2024

The Gen-Z Congressman from Florida will be speaking on the final night of the Democratic National Convention.

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When The Chicks perform the National Anthem tonight at the DNC, they’ll bring a complicated history

2:36pm August 22, 2024

The Chicks — formerly known as The Dixie Chicks — will sing “The Star Spangled Banner” at the Democratic National Convention Thursday night. That performance, and the group’s presence, will provide the latest chapter in The Chicks’ long and complicated political history.