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A scramble to find survivors after Bayesian yacht sinks off Sicily coast One person died and six people were missing after a luxury yacht sank Monday in Italy off the coast of Palermo, the capital of Sicily, after a sudden storm hit the area, according to Italy's coast guard. The Bayesian, a 184-feet-long, British-registered sailboat

NASCAR Michigan live updates: Highlights, how to watch completion of suspended race A rainy Sunday in Michigan prompted several delays for NASCAR's FireKeepers Casino 400 before the race was finally suspended. The drivers will get back to it Monday. Sunday's race was delayed more than two hours before the green flag dropped. Drivers were able

As Democrats kick off convention, House GOP drops impeachment report accusing Biden of corruption The GOP report cited provisions in the Democratic impeachment of former President Donald Trump to explain the allegations. But Biden allies criticized the inquiry as a 'misuse of power.' WASHINGTON – House Republicans released an impeachment report Monday filled with accusations

Democratic convention 2024 live updates: What to expect in Chicago – and how to watch The Democratic National Convention is here. Over the next four days, Democrats will make their pitch to voters across the country from their Chicago convention. The moment caps off a tumultuous few months for the party, stretching from President Joe

Hurricane Ernesto is hundreds of miles from US, but Eastern Seaboard is still in peril As Hurricane Ernesto churned in the North Atlantic − hundreds of miles from the continental U.S. − the storm on Monday was still producing dangerous swells and rip current conditions along the entire Eastern Seaboard as it approached Newfoundland. "Beachgoers

Why do celebrities endorse politicians? Because it can sway your vote. CHICAGO - From Julia Louis-Dreyfus to John Legend, Octavia Spencer to Leon Bridge and Prince Royce, the stars will be out for this week's Democratic National Convention, and with good reason: A new Harvard University study shows that celebrities and influencers can play a

Harris brings back Chuck Taylors as she makes 2024 campaign her own MOON, Pennsylvania — A wave of changes have followed in Vice President Kamala Harris’ wake as she became the Democratic Party’s presidential nominee. Black female artists such as Beyoncé and Lauryn Hill have replaced Biden campaign walk-on songs on event playlists. Harris ditched

Jake Shane's popularity skyrocketed overnight. So did his anxiety. For many people scrolling on their phones looking for a reprieve from their day, Jake Shane is spit-out-your-drink, laugh-so-hard-your-stomach-hurts funny – something that's earned him a whopping 3.2 million followers on TikTok. But his more devoted fans have also come to appreciate that the 24-year-old contains multitudes.

Agenda47: Why Trump's immigration-reform proposals come with legal, feasibility concerns As both presidential candidate's begin to focus on their policy agendas, immigration continues to be one of the biggest issues in the election. Former President Donald Trump's platform has long focused on immigration, as one of his earliest 2016 campaign messages was to build a

From County Council to President, a timeline of Joe Biden's career ahead of DNC tribute President Joe Biden is set to take his political swan song at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago Monday. The speech will serve as the likely capstone in a national political career that has lasted for over half a century.

Back-to-school immunizations: What parents need to know about vaccines this year Little coughs, feverish naps and runny noses. Nothing tugs at the heartstrings more than a sick child. And it's all the more troubling to contend with that when classes are in session. To best prepare, doctors are urging parents to check that kids' routine

DNC trots out Obama, Clinton to gaslight voters about Harris. Democrats are a dishonest mess. Even if the DNC is a hot mess, it will be framed to look positive. How do I know? It's been happening since Joe Biden went downhill during his debate with Donald Trump. The Democratic Party reminds me of that