'It's our time': As Harris accepts the nomination, many women say a female president is long overdue
The kinetic energy powering Kamala Harrisโ whirlwind presidential campaign carries the hopeful aspirations of history for many female voters.
The 'joyful' Democratic convention is over. The real test for Kamala Harris' campaign now begins
Over and over, the Democrats gathered at their national convention predicted Kamala Harris would defeat Donald Trump.
Here are all of the celebrities at the Democratic convention's starry roll call
The Democratic National Convention transformed what should have been the driest part of the evening โ the roll call โ into a party, featuring lively music and several celebrity appearances.
A double dose of Obama firepower, a doting spouse and a dance party: Takeaways from Day 2 of the DNC
The Democratic National Conventionโs second night served up a double dose of Obama firepower for Vice President Kamala Harris.
Obama made his DNC debut 20 years ago. He's returning to make the case for Kamala Harris
Barack Obama is returning to the Democratic National Convention stage two decades after his memorable debut.
What to watch on the Democratic National Convention's second day in Chicago
Democrats say they will lay out the 2024 election as โa choice between two very different visions of Americaโ on the Democratic National Conventionโs second night.
Erica Ash, comedian and 'Real Husbands of Hollywood' and 'Mad TV' star, dies at 46
Erica Ash, an actor and comedian skilled in sketch comedy who starred in the parody series โMad TVโ and โReal Husbands of Hollywood,โ has died.
2024 Election Latest: Harris urges people to vote as campaign heats up, Trump meets with Netanyahu
Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama have endorsed Kamala Harris in her White House bid, giving the vice president the expected but still crucial backing of the nationโs two most popular Democrats.
Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris, giving her expected but crucial support
Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama have endorsed Kamala Harris in her White House bid, giving the vice president the expected but still crucial backing of the nationโs two most popular Democrats.
GOP candidate for NC governor blasts public spending as his family nonprofit rakes in taxpayer funds
In his bid to become North Carolinaโs first Black governor, Republican Mark Robinson assails government safety net spending as a โplantation of welfare and victimhoodโ that's mired Black people in โdependencyโ and poverty.
Jill Biden says the nation's top teachers will be recognized at their own White House state dinner
Jill Biden says that when the nation's top teachers visit the White House this year, they'll be recognized at their own state dinner.
World Central Kitchen is saving lives with food but paying a price in blood
The deaths of seven World Central Kitchen workers in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza was a tragic turn for an American homegrown charity that, in less than 15 years, has mushroomed from the grassroots brainchild of a celebrity chef into one of the worldโs most recognized food relief organizations.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce earn Webby Award nominations, along with Sydney Sweeney, Ryan Gosling
Taylor Swift and her Super Bowl-winning boyfriend Travis Kelce, along with Sydney Sweeney, Ryan Gosling and Timothee Chalamet, are among the nominees for this yearโs Webby Awards, recognizing the best internet content and creators.
Judith Light and 'Last of Us' actors are first-time winners at Creative Arts Emmy Awards
Judith Light of โPoker Faceโ and Sam Richardson of โTed Lassoโ and cast members from โThe Last of Usโ were among a wide range of acting winners at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards.
Rosalynn Carter honored by family, friends, first ladies and presidents -- including husband Jimmy
Rosalynn Carter was remembered Tuesday as a former U.S. first lady who leveraged her fierce intellect and political power to put her deep Christian faith into action by always helping others, especially those who needed it most.
Biden and Xi are set to meet next week at the APEC summit. No detail is too small to sweat
President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are preparing to meet at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit this coming week in San Francisco.
What's streaming now: Dolly Parton rocks out, Godzilla stomps, 'The Crown' returns, 'Rustin' marches
This weekโs new entertainment releases include an album of rock songs by Dolly Parton, the first half of the final season of โThe Crownโ returns to Netflix and three dudes from โSaturday Night Liveโ get their first feature-film shot.
Virginia school board elections face a pivotal moment as a cozy corner of democracy turns toxic
Over the past three years, local school board elections have become the place where Americaโs deep political divisions are on full display.
Michelle Obama to narrate audio edition of 'Where the Wild Things Are'
A new digital audio edition of Maurice Sendakโs โWhere the Wild Things Areโ will have a very well known narrator: former first lady Michelle Obama.
'Rustin' puts a spotlight on a undersung civil rights hero
Bayard Rustin, the civil rights activist and primary architect of the 1963 March on Washington, who often worked tirelessly out of the limelight, takes center stage in the new Netflix drama โRustin.โ.
US Open honors Billie Jean King on 50th anniversary of equal prize money for women
After a rousing tribute from former first lady Michelle Obama, Billie Jean King on Monday celebrated the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Open becoming the first sporting event to offer equal prize money to female and male competitors, promising to never stop fighting to maintain that hard-won progress.
Barack and Michelle Obama saw Coco Gauff's US Open win and met with her afterward
Former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, were in the Arthur Ashe Stadium stands to watch Coco Gauffโs first-round victory at the U.S. Open.
Drowning death of former President Obamaโs personal chef on Martha's Vineyard ruled an accident
The drowning death of former President Barack Obamaโs personal chef near the familyโs home on Marthaโs Vineyard has been ruled an accident by the Massachusetts medical examiner.
Courthouse named for Harvard law professor who taught Obamas
A California courthouse has been named for a native son who went on to a distinguished career at Harvard Law School, where he taught future President Barack Obama and his wife.
Prince Harry's memoir 'Spare' sells 3.2M copies in 1st week
Prince Harryโs โSpareโ has sold more than 3.2 million copies worldwide after just one week of publication and will likely rank among the among the bestselling memoirs of all time.
Bidens dole out Halloween candy to first responders' kids
President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, have doled out Halloween candy to trick-or-treaters dressed up as everything from Spider-Man to a flamingo to a monk to a zombie founding father.
Family of financier of last U.S. slave ship breaks silence
Descendants of the Alabama man responsible for illegally bringing 110 African captives to America aboard the last U.S. slave ship have broken generations of public silence.
Winfrey, Letterman among moderators for Michelle Obama tour
Oprah Winfrey, David Letterman and Ellen DeGeneres are among the celebrity moderators joining former first lady Michelle Obama on tour for her upcoming book, โThe Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times.โ.
Michelle Obama plans 6-city tour for 'The Light We Carry'
Michelle Obama plans a six-city tour this fall in support of her new book, โThe Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times,โ beginning mid-November in Washington.
Tiafoe can't continue rare run at US Open for American man
Frances Tiafoe has come up just short of being the first American man to reach the U.S. Open final in 16 years with a five-set loss to Carlos Alcaraz in the semifinals.
Correction: TV-Emmys-Obama story
In a story published September 3, 2022, about former President Barack Obama winning an Emmy Award, The Associated Press erroneously reported that one of his two earlier Grammy Awards was for his audiobook reading of โA Promised Land.โ.
GOP candidate says call for Garland's death was 'facetious'
A Republican candidate for Congress in western New York said in an interview that U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland โshould be executed," before later clarifying that he wasnโt being serious.
Jill Biden carries out new mission in 2nd year as first lady
Jill Biden barnstormed the country during her debut year as first lady as if on a one-woman mission to help her husband's administration tackle the problem of the moment.
GOP's links to extremism surface in congressional primary
A congressional candidate in Washington state whose compelling personal story of military valor and unfathomable loss helped him win former President Donald Trumpโs support is connected to right-wing extremists.
Paladino: Saying Hitler 'kind of leader we need' was mistake
New York congressional candidate Carl Paladino says he was wrong to invoke Adolf Hitler when he said in an interview last year that he was โthe kind of leader we need todayโ because of his ability to rally crowds.
Verstappen cruises to win in inaugural Miami Grand Prix
Max Verstappen used an aggressive early pass on Formula One championship leader Charles Leclerc then controlled the inaugural Miami Grand Prix to pick up his third win of the season.
Ferrari locks up front row for inaugural Miami Grand Prix
Ferrari stormed to the front of the grid for the inaugural Miami Grand Prix as Formula One championship leader Charles Leclerc and teammate Carlos Sainz Jr. locked up the front row in Saturday qualifying.
First but not last: Black girls see themselves in court pick
For Black girls, the possibility of Ketanji Brown Jackson being the first Black woman on the Supreme Court is a moment of promise, hope and the breaking of yet another barrier.
These movies, shows and documentaries should be required viewing for Black History Month
As we all know, February is Black History Month, so itโs a great time to brush up on Black history and educate yourself.
Trial set to start on charges Smollett faked racist attack
Jussie Smollett is going on trial this week, accused of lying to police when he reported he was the victim of a racist, homophobic attack downtown Chicago nearly three years ago.
Embattled Timeโs Up, post-Cuomo, announces a โmajor resetโ
Three months after a damaging scandal forced the departure of its top leader, Timeโs Up is announcing a โmajor reset,โ pledging to rebuild from the ground up.
Prosecutors seek 44 months in 1st sentence for riot violence
Federal prosecutors are recommending a prison sentence of nearly four years for a New Jersey gym owner who is on track to be the first person sentenced for assaulting a law enforcement officer during the riot at the U.S. Capitol.
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Civil rights museum honors Michelle Obama, grassroots group
Former first lady Michelle Obama and The Poor Peopleโs Campaign have been chosen to receive Freedom Awards from the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tennessee.
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Time's Up CEO Tina Tchen resigns in wake of Cuomo scandal
Timeโs Up CEO Tina Tchen has resigned in the wake of revelations that leaders of the sexual harassment victimsโ advocacy group advised former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's administration after he was accused of misconduct.