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A look at Kamala Harris' family and her Tamil heritage
US election 1 hour ago
After presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden selected California Senator Kamala Harris as his pick for vice-president, many Indians and immigrants shared stories of her family and her connection to Chennai. Her grandfather was involved in India’s freedom movement and her mother was a leading cancer researcher and civil rights activist.
President Trump responds to Kamala Harris’ selection as Biden’s VP and political analysts look at how it might impact the race
US election Last night
President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence responded swiftly to Joe Biden announcing Senator Harris as his vice-presidential running mate. Here’s how political analysts expect the nomination to be viewed by Trump campaign and the impact it may have on the path to the November election.
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Joe Biden selects Senator Kamala Harris to be his vice presidential running mate
Politics 4 hours ago
The presumptive Democratic nominee has selected the California lawmaker to be his vice presidential running mate in this fall's general election, the campaign announced on Tuesday.
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Maya Rudolph Was in For a Surprise When Kamala Harris Became a VP Pick
Sen. Kamala Harris is officially Joe Biden's pick for vice president, and we're ready for Maya Rudolph to reprise her Emmy-nominated role portraying the California politician on Saturday Night Live.
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Wearing a neck gaiter may be worse than no mask at all
A recent study found that some easily accessible cotton cloth masks are about as effective as standard surgical masks, while popular alternatives such as neck gaiters made of thin, stretchy material may be worse than not wearing a mask at all.
What losing football would mean for college towns
Economists said canceling football would be devastating to local businesses that rely on the huge influxes of cash from home games. Meanwhile, athletics officials weigh whether they can risk the health and welfare of student athletes.
'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' is being rebooted as a drama
In 2019, #FreshPrince super-fan, Morgan Cooper created a trailer for 'Bel-Air,' a dramatic reimagining of 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' story. Will Smith loved the idea and 1 year later, they're teaming up to produce the concept as a drama series.
A new policy in Portland limits the types of charges pressed against protesters
US news Yesterday
Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt announced on Tuesday that he will only be pressing charges against protesters arrested for assault, theft, or property damage.
Looking at the other women on a major US party's presidential ticket
US elections 1 hour ago
In over two centuries of American history, only four women have been on either side of a major party's presidential ticket. Geraldine Ferraro in 1984 and Sarah Palin in 2008 both lost, while Hillary Clinton lost the 2016 election as a presidential candidate. Kamala Harris would be the first woman to be VP if Joe Biden wins in November.
The world's last Blockbuster will soon be up for rent on Airbnb
Amazing Yesterday
Feeling nostalgic? The last remaining Blockbuster in Bend, Oregon, is being turned into an Airbnb rental.
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A look at Kamala Harris’ career in politics, prosecution and more
Politics Last night
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has selected California Senator Kamala Harris as his pick for vice-president. Born to immigrants from Jamaica and India, Harris is the first Black woman and the first Asian American to feature on a presidential ticket in US history. Here are the key points to know about the former prosecutor who could become vice president.
What to know about the controversial "black-ish" episode now on Hulu
An episode of "black-ish" that was initially pulled by ABC is now available on Hulu. Here's what audiences can expect from “Please, Baby, Please."
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Russia becomes first country to approve COVID-19 vaccine despite skepticism
COVID-19 Yesterday
Russia becomes first country to approve COVID-19 vaccine for widespread use
Democratic National Convention announces its speaker lineup
US elections Yesterday
Barack and Michelle Obama, Bernie Sanders, Bill and Hillary Clinton, Kamala Harris, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Jill Biden are among the speakers announced for the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday. The event will take place virtually over four nights from August 17-20.
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Big Ten's turnabout shows schools will always put amateurism first
The college football season is in serious peril because of the COVID-19 pandemic. But what spurred the Big Ten to push for the season to be canceled just days after announcing its revised 2020 schedule?
Nickelback is up to something
Music Yesterday
The popular — if divisive — Canadian rock band teased fans with a cryptic post suggesting something new is coming on August 14. Fans are excited, while the haters fear the worst.
San Quentin COVID-19 disaster shows the ‘herd immunity’ challenge
The disastrous situation unfolding at California's oldest prison over the last two months is shaping up to be the latest of several cautionary tales of how many people must get infected before 'herd immunity' might be achieved.
Planters' Baby Nut Is 21 Years Old Today Somehow & Here Come the Jokes
It's been a weird year for everyone, including giant sentient peanuts.
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President Trump says college football is making a 'tragic mistake' if the 2020 season is canceled
NCAA football Yesterday
On Tuesday morning, President Trump joined Clay Travis' FOX Sports Radio show Outkick to discuss college football and an array of other topics. During the interview, Trump said college football players are "physically in extraordinary shape" so "they’re not going to have a problem" with COVID-19.