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Fmr. President Obama rallies support for Harris at Night 2 of DNC
Former President Barack Obama headlined night two of the DNC, rallying support behind Vice President Kamala Harris for the presidency. And Russian officials say Moscow came under the largest attack by Ukrainian drones since the war began over two years ago. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024. Former President Obama rallies support for Harris at… -
Missouri now requiring proof of surgery to change gender on IDs
A quiet move just made it harder for Missouri residents to change their gender on their driver’s license. Previously, all residents had to do was fill out a gender designation change request form and get it approved by a physician, therapist or social worker — but that has changed. Under the new Department of Revenue… -
Dying with medical assistance is latest form of ‘health tourism’: Report
Living with a terminal illness can be miserable both mentally and physically, even with advances in modern medicine and technology. That is why many who face the end of their natural lives look to do so on their own terms. However, in the U.S. that is rarely an option. A new report from KFF, formerly… -
Israel says bodies of 6 hostages retrieved in overnight operation
Israeli forces announced the recovery of six hostages’ bodies, captured by Hamas during the Oct. 7 attacks, following an overnight military operation in Gaza. The Israeli Defense Forces and Israel’s security agency confirmed the retrieval in a joint statement on Tuesday, Aug. 20. The military identified the hostages whose bodies were returned to Israel as… -
Protesters attempt to breach barricade at DNC
Protests erupted outside the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago on Monday, Aug. 19, as thousands of demonstrators voiced opposition to U.S. support for Israel in the ongoing Gaza war. The largely peaceful protests took a more confrontational turn when a small group of protesters breached a security fence near the convention site, drawing the… -
Biden highlights his legacy, passes torch to Harris in DNC address
In a speech lasting nearly an hour on the first night of the Democratic National Convention (DNC), President Joe Biden defended his record as he passed the torch to Vice President Kamala Harris. And protesters took to the streets outside the DNC calling for an end to the war in Gaza. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown… -
Looming Canadian rail shutdown could impact US supply chain
A breakdown in negotiations between two of Canada’s largest railroads could result in supply chain issues for the U.S. Both the Canadian National Railway and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) say that unless a deal is reached with the Teamsters union representing nearly 10,000 workers, those workers will be locked out starting early Thursday, Aug. 22.… -
Annual Florida Python Challenge wraps up
The 2024 Florida Python Challenge is officially in the books. The annual 10-day event looks to cut down the population of invasive Burmese pythons in Florida’s Everglades. This year, more than 600 people registered for the challenge – including 108 people from other states and two from Canada – all hoping to win a share… -
‘This is a decisive moment’ in Gaza war cease-fire talks: Blinken
Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Israel on Sunday, Aug. 18, to meet with top officials as negotiations continue for a Gaza cease-fire and the release of hostages held by Hamas. This marks his ninth visit to the region since the Israel-Hamas war began in October. “This is a decisive moment, probably the best,… -
Biden admin’s ‘parole in place’ policy for spouses of US citizens launches
A new Biden administration policy will allow some spouses of U.S. citizens without legal permission to remain in the U.S. to legalize their status without having to leave the country. The initiative, which starts Monday, Aug. 19, is modeled after the existing “Parole in Place” program, previously available to family members of U.S. military personnel… -
Day 1 of Democratic National Convention, Biden slated to speak tonight
The Democratic National Convention kicks off in Chicago as President Joe Biden is among the names scheduled to speak the first night. And Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Israel preparing for what he calls a ‘decisive moment’ in cease-fire talks. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, Aug. 19, 2024. Day 1… -
More landlords offer incentives to get more renters
Rent prices have skyrocketed in the past few years, but renters might be finding a bit of an edge now. More rentals are sitting empty — leading landlords to look for ways to sweeten the pot. Zillow said the share of listings offering incentives, like free parking or a few weeks rent-free, is up to… -
What Elmo taught us about Americans’ mental health
It started out as a simple question, but it quickly shed light on something much more complicated. In January 2024, Sesame Street’s Elmo made an innocent post on X. “Elmo is just checking in,” the character said. “How is everybody doing?” That opened the floodgates. Thousands of people responded, voicing their issues with “existential dread,”…
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