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Harris Gains Ground in Key States, New Poll Shows
A new poll suggests Vice President Kamala Harris may be energizing voters in the 2024 presidential race.
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U.S. Official Addresses Questions on VP Harris ...
During a press conference following high-level meetings with Chinese officials including President Xi Jinping in Beijing, U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan responded to questions about Chinese interest in Vice President Kamala Harris's role in U.S.-China relations.
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Ukraine Requests Expanded Missile Use
The White House has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Ukraine's air defense capabilities this week, while stopping short of agreeing to lift restrictions on the use of U.S.-supplied missiles following recent Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure.
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Hollywood Live: Mariah Carey’s Heartbreak & Mar...
Tanya Hart sends love and condolences to Mariah Carey, who recently shared the heartbreaking news of losing both her mother, Patricia, and her sister, Alison, on the same day over the weekend.
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Harris-Walz Campaign Hits the Road With 'Fighti...
Today, the Harris-Walz campaign is kicking off its "Fighting for Reproductive Freedom" bus tour in Palm Beach, Florida, right in Donald Trump's backyard.
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NAACP Condemns Racist Event at University of So...
The University of South Carolina is at the center of a growing controversy as it prepares to host a highly-criticized racist event.
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Biden-Harris Administration Takes Steps to Acce...
Today, the Biden-Harris administration announced new steps to speed up federal permitting processes, ensuring that critical infrastructure projects get underway more quickly.
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Supreme Court Upholds Hold on Biden Administrat...
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court maintained the hold on the Biden administration's multibillion-dollar plan to lower payments for millions of borrowers while lawsuits proceeded in lower courts.
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Hollywood Live: Tina Mabry’s Hulu Hit & Tyrese ...
Tanya Hart celebrates the success of “The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat,” which has clinched the number one spot on Hulu!
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Republican Group's White Nationalist Attack Inv...
The National Federation of Republican Assemblies (NFRA) has outrageously invoked the infamous Dred Scott Supreme Court ruling in their challenge to Vice President Kamala Harris' candidacy — a move steeped in white nationalist ideology.
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Hollywood Live: Priscilla Shirer on Parenting a...
In this episode of Hollywood Live, Tanya Hart introduces Priscilla Shirer, the dynamic star of the new film The Forge.
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Trump Indictment Revised: A Legal Tug-of-War
Special Counsel Jack Smith has filed an updated indictment against former President Donald Trump, adjusting the charges related to Trump's alleged effort to overturn the 2020 election.
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This Day in History: Barack Obama Becomes the D...
On Aug. 28, 2008, Barack Obama made history by becoming the Democratic Party’s first African-American presidential nominee during the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado.
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Harris Gains Key GOP Support
In a significant boost for her campaign, Vice President Kamala Harris has secured endorsements from more than 200 Republicans who previously worked for former Presidents George W. Bush and Ronald Reagan and Senators John McCain and Mitt Romney.
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Debate Rules Showdown: Trump and Harris Teams C...
A heated dispute is brewing between the Trump and Harris campaigns over the rules for their upcoming Sept. 10 debate.
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John Lewis Statue Unveiled in Decatur, Replacin...
A crowd gathered at Decatur’s historic square in Georgia on Saturday to witness the unveiling of a 12-foot-tall bronze statue of the late civil rights leader and Congressman John Lewis, replacing a Confederate monument dismantled in 2020.
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This Day in History: Celebrating the Birthday o...
Aug. 26 marks the birthday of the legendary Valerie Simpson, a celebrated icon in the music industry whose contributions have left a mark on the world of soul, R&B, and pop.
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Harris-Walz Campaign Surges Post-DNC
The Harris-Walz campaign is riding a wave of momentum from the DNC, where it witnessed a surge in volunteer sign-ups and grassroots donations.
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Harris Accepts Historic Democratic Nomination, ...
The final night of the DNC was electrifying, as Kamala Harris delivered a powerful speech that showcased her vision for the future and solidified her historic candidacy.
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Harris' Powerful DNC Speech: 'Consider What He ...
Vice President Kamala Harris took center stage at the Democratic National Convention on its fourth and final night in Chicago, officially accepting her nomination for president.
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DNC Day 3: Gov. Walz Delivers Powerful Pep Talk...
The running mate of Vice President Kamala Harris, Gov. Tim Walz, gave a rousing speech on the third night of the Democratic National Convention.
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Majority of Americans Now Believe Marijuana Has...
According to a recent Gallup poll, American perceptions of the effects of marijuana have changed over the past two years.
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DNC Day 2: Obama Duo Tag Teams Trump
The night was filled with speeches on why the Harris-Walz ticket should win in November, and today, marking day three, will be more of the same.
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This Day in History: Celebrating the Birthday o...
Happy birthday to the incredible Loretta Devine, born on Aug. 21, 1949, in Houston.
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Mo. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver on What Happens After ...
During day two of the Democratic National Convention, White House Correspondent Ebony McMorris spoke with Rep. Emanuel Cleaver.
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