President Biden's Late Goodbye

Published: Tue, 08/20/24

Updated: Mon, 08/26/24

Biden delivered an emotional farewell at the DNC, passing the torch to Harris as Democrats celebrated his decades of service and rallied behind their party's future leader.Insert Preheader


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President Biden's Late Goodbye

USA Today

Biden delivered an emotional farewell at the DNC, passing the torch to Harris as Democrats celebrated his decades of service and rallied behind their party's future leader.

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X

Democrats blamed "raucous applause" for a 30-minute delay that pushed Biden’s speech past primetime and led to the cancellation of two speakers and a musical performance.

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BBC

Israel's military recovered the bodies of six hostages from Gaza, including one previously believed to be alive, as negotiations continue for the release of remaining hostages.

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Intel: Iran Hacked into Trump Campaign

NBC News

The U.S. government confirmed that Iranian hackers successfully breached Trump's campaign and made attempts to infiltrate both presidential campaigns this year.

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Superyacht Sinks Off Coast of Italy

Sky News

British tech tycoon Mike Lynch and his daughter are among six missing after their yacht sank during a tornado off Sicily, while Lynch's wife and 14 others were rescued.

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Is It Noise or Race?

The Washington Post

A Black couple in Maryland is suing their neighbors, alleging racial discrimination after repeated police calls about their family parties, which the neighbors claim are too loud.

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Bragg Doesn't Oppose Sentencing Delay

MSNBC

Manhattan DA Bragg's office is deferring to Judge Merchan on whether to delay Trump's sentencing, indicating no opposition to a postponement after the Supreme Court's immunity ruling.

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What Worries Me About Election Night

The New York Times

Rachel Maddow warns that Republican efforts to refuse certifying election results echo past attempts to subvert democracy and could create chaos in future elections.

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Santos Pleads Guilty

Gothamist

George Santos choked up as he pleaded guilty to wire fraud and identity theft, admitted to betraying his constituents, and now faces a potential prison sentence of up to 20 years.

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‘Freedom’ Perfect Harris Campaign Song

MSNBC

Beyoncé's "Freedom" is a powerful choice for Harris's campaign song because it aligns with her message of empowerment, justice, and resonates strongly with younger, diverse voters.

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What Harris Can Learn From Obama

Foreign Policy

Harris can take a page from Obama's 2004 DNC speech by adopting his message of progressive patriotism to energize voters and present a unifying vision in her campaign.

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Parents of Hazing Victim Speak Out

Daily Mail

Seven years after their son Timothy Piazza's hazing death at Penn State, his parents speak out in a new docuseries, highlighting fraternity hazing dangers and advocating for legislation.

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TV Host Phil Donahue Dies at 88

TODAY

Phil Donahue, the TV talk show host who revolutionized daytime television with his audience-participation format, died at 88 after a long illness, surrounded by his family.

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Retired Conservative Judge Backs Harris

CNN

Conservative Judge J. Michael Luttig endorsed Harris for president, arguing that Trump poses an existential threat to American democracy. It’s his first time voting for a Democrat.

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Jury Awards $131K to Teacher

Lehigh Valley News

A jury awarded $131,500 to former Allentown teacher Jason Moorehead, who claimed the school district violated his civil rights after attending the Jan. 6 rally.

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Auto Insurance Could Jump 50%

CBS News

Car insurance premiums are projected to spike in 2024, with California, Missouri, and Minnesota facing increases over 50% due to severe weather, inflation, and rising car prices.

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Trump Is Called "False Prophet"

X

Evangelicals For Harris released an ad using a biblical passage to urge Christian voters to question whether Trump is a "false prophet," aiming to sway skeptical evangelicals.

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Axelrod Says Trump Could Win Today

The Hill

David Axelrod cautioned that despite Harris's small lead, Trump could still win if the election were held today, stressing the importance of swing states and the Electoral College.

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Chicago 2024 Isn't Chicago 1968

The American Prospect

The 2024 DNC in Chicago starkly contrasts the turmoil of 1968, showing how much more united the party is today, especially compared to the political climate under Nixon and Trump.

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Biden Flies in the New Marine One

Defense News

President Biden took his first ride on the new Marine One, the VH-92A Patriot, as the Marine Corps completed the long-awaited upgrade to the presidential helicopter fleet.

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Trump To Do Fox News Town Hall

For the Left

Donald Trump announced he will skip the September 4th debate to participate in a Tele-Town Hall hosted by Sean Hannity on Fox News, criticizing Harris for declining. 

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GOP Rushed to Get West on Ballot

For the Right

Republican-linked lawyers helped Cornel West get on the Arizona ballot, while his supporter Mitchell denied knowledge and claimed her signature was forged. 

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