Politics Aug 17 WATCH: South Carolina Rep. Jim Clyburn speaks at the Democratic National Convention Rep. Jim Clyburn of South Carolina, who is the highest ranking African American in Congress, spoke during the first night of the Democratic National Convention.
Politics Aug 17 WATCH: D.C. mayor speaks at the Democratic National Convention from Black Lives Matter Plaza Standing on an outlook above Black Lives Matter Plaza, Bowser said it was time to elect a president who “doesn’t fan the flames of racism.”…
Politics Aug 17 Lawsuit against Trump, postal chief seeks proper funding Several individuals including candidates for public office sued President Donald Trump and the U.S. Postal Service and its new postmaster general in New York on Monday to ensure adequate funding for postal operations.
Politics Aug 17 WATCH: Trump visits Wisconsin to speak about the economy President Donald Trump ramps up his push to stay four more years in the White House by rallying supporters on the same day Democrats open their four day virtual convention.
Nation Aug 17 Hundreds help clean up site of fatal Baltimore explosion News outlets report that more than 400 people showed up to a northwest Baltimore neighborhood on Sunday to help clear away debris from the scene where three row homes were leveled.
Nation Aug 17 U.S. approves oil, gas leasing plan for Alaska Wildlife refuge The Department of the Interior on Monday approved an oil and gas leasing program within Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, the sprawling home to polar bears, caribou and other wildlife.
Nation Aug 16 Lightning sparks new wildfires across California A rare summer thunderstorm brought lightning that sparked several small blazes in Northern California on Sunday and stoked a huge forest fire that has forced hundreds of people from their homes north of Los Angeles.
Nation Aug 16 Police: At least 18 shot, with 4 dead, across Cincinnati At least 18 people were shot, including four killed, as gunfire erupted in several places around the city overnight, authorities said Sunday.
World Aug 15 Iran threatens 'dangerous future' for UAE after Israel deal The Guard warned that the deal with Israel will set back American influence in the Middle East and bring a “dangerous future" for the Emirati government.
Politics Aug 14 WATCH: Biden, Harris sign documents ahead of Democratic National Convention The Democratic National Convention formally begins Monday, but there will be no physical gathering place, no cheering audience, no balloons.