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Will Millennials' Enthusiasm For Sanders Transfer To Clinton?

7:40am July 29, 2016

by Asma Khalid

Hillary Clinton gave a big nod to Bernie Sanders in her acceptance speech — and for good reason. She'll need backing from his young, diverse supporters — who are also being wooed by Donald Trump.

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Clinton Says Democrats Need To Create Opportunity For 'Working People'

7:39am July 29, 2016

Accepting her party's nomination, Hillary Clinton acknowledged the uncertainty this year about who'll win over one of the traditional Democratic constituencies — blue collar voters.

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A delegate holds a campaign sign in support of Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., during the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia.

For Sanders Supporters, Clinton's Historic Nomination Brings Mixed Emotions

6:00am July 29, 2016

by Danielle Kurtzleben

For many die-hard Bernie Sanders fans, the historic moment of Hillary Clinton's nomination inspired not ecstasy but conflicting feelings.

Hillary Clinton's Convention Balancing Act

5:20am July 29, 2016

In her acceptance speech, Hillary Clinton had two big jobs to do — take down Donald Trump and reintroduce herself to a public who now views her as unfavorably as they do her GOP rival.

A Republican View Of The Democratic Convention

5:20am July 29, 2016

As the Democratic convention closes, Morning Edition looks at the Republican response and the general election ahead.

Presidential nominee Hillary Clinton and vice presidential candidate Tim Kaine celebrate the end of the Democratic National Convention.

Politics & Government

'We Are Not Afraid': Clinton Delivers Grounded, But Not Soaring, Speech

3:36am July 29, 2016

by Eyder Peralta

Clinton's nomination completes the field for an American political campaign without precedent. She has now officially become Republican Donald Trump's Democratic rival for the presidency.

Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton takes the stage on the final night of the Democratic National Convention.

FACT CHECK: Hillary Clinton's Speech To The Democratic Convention, Annotated

11:36pm July 28, 2016

NPR's politics team has annotated Clinton's speech, providing analysis, context and fact checking key portions.

Khizr Khan, father of Humayun Khan, who was killed while serving in Iraq with the U.S. Army, gestures as his wife looks on during the final evening of the Democratic National Convention.

WATCH: Muslim Father Of Fallen Soldier Tells Trump 'You Have Sacrificed Nothing'

10:37pm July 28, 2016

by Meg Anderson

Khizr Khan told Democrats to honor his son's sacrifice by voting for Hillary Clinton.

Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton takes the stage at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia Wednesday night following President Obama's speech.

Under Pressure: This Could Be The Most Important Speech Of Hillary Clinton's Life

9:52pm July 28, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

Clinton has addressed Democratic conventions four times, but nothing will compare to tonight as she accepts the party's nomination for president. What do her past speeches tell us?

A Look Back At Obama's Past Convention Speeches

8:16pm July 28, 2016

by Ashley Young

President Obama delivered his fourth DNC speech last night — 12 years ago to the day he took to the national stage as a candidate for Senate.