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Pro-Palestinian delegates say Kamala Harris' election chances tied to Israel arms embargo CHICAGO – A group of uncommitted delegates to the Democratic National Convention and their allies warned Vice President Kamala Harris Monday that her chances of winning the presidential election are still threatened by her failure to embrace calls for an arms embargo and

Taylor Swift, who can decode you? Fans will try as they look for clues for 'Reputation TV' LONDON — Taylor Swift fans are doing their best to decipher their favorite poet. As the "Tortured Poet" popstar goes into night four of a five night series of her famed Eras Tour at London's Wembley Stadium, one question

Donald Trump wants a sentencing delay until after election. The DA is open to it Former President Donald Trump's request for a delay in sentencing for falsifying business records that concealed hush money paid to a porn star was given a boost when prosecutors didn't take a position in a response made public Monday. Trump's

Iran could declare it has nuclear weapons by end of year, House Intelligence chair says WASHINGTON – Iran could declare that it has nuclear weapons “by the end of the year,” House Intelligence Committee Chair Rep. Mike Turner, R-Ohio, said during an interview Sunday in which he blasted President Joe Biden for failing to deter

2 dead, at least 100 evacuated after flooding sweeps through Connecticut Heavy rainfall in the Northeast has caused extensive flooding since Sunday, leading to at least two deaths and many more evacuations. Flash flood warnings were declared in Fairfield, New Haven, Litchfield and Hartford counties in Connecticut Sunday evening, according to the state's emergency management service

Blinken makes urgent push for 'maybe last opportunity' for Gaza cease-fire Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday, and Netanyahu announced support for Blinken's "bridging proposal" aimed at creating a cease-fire tied to the release of Hamas-held hostages and Israeli-held militants. "This is a decisive moment, probably the

Archaeologists find mastodon skull in Iowa, search for evidence it interacted with humans Discovered in the southern part of the state, the find is Iowa's first well-preserved mastodon. Archeologists in Iowa believe they have unearthed an ancient mastodon skull dating back to when the first humans were roaming the Earth. Discovered in the southern part

Biden has changed course over his 50-year career. None of that compares to his 2024 choice. During his 50-year political career, Biden’s views on a multitude of issues shifted as times changed and attitudes evolved. But none come close to the monumental impact of ending his campaign. CHICAGO − Joe Biden wasn’t ready to go

Value meal wars heat up as more fast food spots, restaurants offer discounted menu items The value meal war started by McDonald's and Wendy's has escalated with more fast food chains including Jack in the Box and White Castle joining in. Restaurants like Olive Garden have, too. The fast food value meal wars are far

Donald Trump posts fake Taylor Swift endorsement, Swifties for Trump AI images Former President Donald Trump is trying to get the attention of Swifties. On Sunday, Trump took to his social media platform Truth Social and posted several suspected artificial intelligence-generated images alluding to Taylor Swift and Swifties' support for his campaign, despite the singer

16-month-old dead, 2 boys injured after father abducts them, crashes vehicle in Maryland, police say A 16-month old girl was killed and her two siblings were injured after her father allegedly abducted the children in Virginia and crashed on an interstate in Maryland while fleeing from police, according to authorities. Virginia Beach police were called

Pioneering daytime TV host Phil Donahue dies at 88 Daytime talk show legend Phil Donahue, whose pioneering "The Phil Donahue Show" revolutionized TV with studio audience participation on topical social issues, has died, according to reports. He was 88. Donahue's death was confirmed on Monday by a family spokesperson, Susie Arons, who said Donahue died