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Harris introduces Walz; Vance speaks to supporters during Philly rallies
Vice President Kamala Harris introduced Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate while Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance spoke to supporters during separate rallies in Philadelphia. And U.S. officials say a Pakistani national with ties to the Iranian government has been arrested in connection with a plot to kill American politicians. These stories and more highlight The… -
Utah schools spending $72M in upgrades amid rise in school shootings
Utah schools are receiving $72 million in state funding to upgrade their buildings and security systems amid a rise in the number of school shootings across the country in recent years. According to a CNN analysis, there were a record 82 incidents in 2023, up from 79 and 73 in the two previous years. According… -
9 UN workers fired over possible involvement in Hamas attack on Israel
The United Nations has dismissed nine employees from its agency for Palestinian refugees after an internal investigation linked them to the Oct. 7 attack against Israel. This inquiry was launched following allegations by Israel that staff members of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) were involved in the attack, which precipitated the current… -
US service members injured in suspected rocket attack at Iraqi base
Multiple service members are injured after a U.S. air base in Iraq was hit in a suspected rocket attack Monday. And Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to announce her VP pick before holding a rally in Philly. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024. U.S. service members injured… -
Candidates, networks debate over future of second presidential debate
In the weeks after President Joe Biden announced he would not seek a second term in the Oval Office, many questions came up about who would replace him on the ticket and how the rest of the race would play out. Now that Vice President Kamala Harris is the presumptive Democratic nominee for president, more… -
Zelenskyy: Ukraine deploying new F-16 fighter jets
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced new F-16 fighter jets arrived in Ukraine on Sunday, Aug. 4. These jets are the first to be added to their fleet, which is significant since Zelenskyy has long been asking allied countries to supply this type of fighter jet for Ukraine in its fight against Russia. Zelenskyy spoke about the… -
Vice President Kamala Harris expected to name running mate within hours
Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to make her pick for running mate within hours. And White House spokesperson John Kirby is pressed about the sudden reversal of a plea deal with the alleged 9/11 mastermind. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, Aug. 5, 2024. VP Kamala Harris expected to name running mate soon Vice… -
‘Olympic Muffin Man’ making chocolate muffins the star of Paris Games
If social media is any indication, it’s not the sweet triumphs of Celine Dion, Simone Biles or the U.S. men’s gymnastics team that is the talk of these Paris Games. It’s something even sweeter: Olympic chocolate muffins. That’s all thanks to Norwegian three-time Olympian long-distance swimmer Henrik Christiansen. Christiansen innocently enough reviewed a chocolate muffin… -
Gershkovich, Whelan return to US in 24-person prisoner swap with Russia
It was an emotional reunion as Americans Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan returned home after the largest prisoner exchange between Russia and the U.S. since the Cold War. And former President Donald Trump’s running mate, Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, visits the U.S.-Mexico border in Arizona. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, August 2, 2024. Gershkovich, Whelan return… -
14 arrested in human trafficking sting at San Diego Comic Con
The fictitious world of superheroes and comic books intersected with the harsh realities of the actual world as authorities set up a human trafficking sting operation at the San Diego Comic Con. The operation led to the arrest of 14 sex trafficking suspects. Officials also recovered 10 victims — nine adults and a 16-year-old girl.… -
Russia frees Americans Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan in major prisoner swap: Reports
Russia and the United States have struck an agreement to exchange two high-profile American prisoners in a multipart deal, according to a senior official in the Biden administration cited in multiple media reports on Thursday, Aug. 1. This deal will reportedly bring home Wall Street Journal journalist Evan Gershkovich and former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan.… -
Alleged 9/11 mastermind agrees to plea deal to avoid death penalty
The alleged mastermind behind the 9/11 attack and two accomplices reached a plea deal with prosecutors. And former President Donald Trump sparks controversy with comments made about Vice President Kamala Harris at a conference of Black journalists. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024. Alleged 9/11 mastermind agrees to plea deal… -
DC attorney general sues StubHub over deceptive ‘drip pricing’ practices
District of Columbia Attorney General Brian Schwalb, D, is accusing StubHub of illegally misleading consumers by adding surprise fees to the end of a lengthy checkout process. In an announcement about the lawsuit, Schwalb said the company is engaging in “deceptive, manipulative and unfair practices. The lawsuit, filed on Wednesday, July 31, said StubHub does…