In Walz’s hometown, locals at DNC watch party cheer on their former football coach

In Walz’s hometown, locals at DNC watch party cheer on their former football coach Show Caption Hide Caption Tim ‘coach’ Walz defines himself to voters, gives America pep talk Minnesota Gov. MANKATO, Minn. – Krista Goettl, Mankato West High School class of 2002, remembered watching Mr. Walz run classroom to classroom to check in on Continue reading

Harris summons Americans to reject political divisions and warns of consequences posed by a Trump win

CHICAGO (AP) — Kamala Harris summoned Americans on Thursday to reject political division and instead chart what she called a “new way forward,” as she accepted her party’s nomination while blending biography with warnings about electing Donald Trump again to the White House. Taking the stage to a thunderous standing ovation as she closed out Continue reading

In Mexico, an Indigenous Triqui artist embraces his roots through contemporary rap

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Backstage at a celebration of Indigenous peoples in Mexico City’s sprawling central square, Carlos CGH traced his fingers across a black and red “gabán,” which is similar to a poncho. The garment, native to the Triqui people in western Oaxaca, is a source of pride for the 24-year-old rapper and reserved Continue reading

Trump shooter had multiple encrypted accounts overseas, including Germany: Rep. Waltz

The gunman who nearly killed former President Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, last month used encrypted messaging accounts on multiple platforms based in Belgium, New Zealand and Germany, according to a House representative appointed to a congressional task force investigating the assassination attempt. Rep. Mike Waltz, R-Fla., a retired Green Beret appointed to Continue reading

Poorly trained recruits contribute to loss of Ukrainian territory on eastern front, commanders say

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Some new Ukrainian soldiers refuse to fire at the enemy. Others, according to commanders and fellow fighters, struggle to assemble weapons or to coordinate basic combat movements. While Ukraine presses on with its incursion into Russia’s Kursk region, its troops are still losing precious ground along the country’s eastern front — Continue reading

Government defeats no-confidence motion by 86 votes to 67

READ MORE Ceann Comhairle Seán Ó Fearghaíl said the debate had been “a disgrace” with constant heckling and interruptions between Government and Opposition benches. Meanwhile, Fianna Fáil TD Barry Cowen has faced criticism for his remarks during the debate where he said extending the eviction ban would be like “making sweets free for children”. “It’s Continue reading

Recalling Trump’s Attempt To Overturn Election, Democrats Warn He’s ‘Plotting Again’

LOADING ERROR LOADING With a series of speakers focused on Donald Trump’s attempt to overturn the 2020 election results, Democrats on Wednesday had an ominous message for the months ahead: Trump is “plotting again.” “He would rather subvert democracy than submit to it,” Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss. ‘We will win, or it was rigged.’ ‘We Continue reading

Parents of American held by Hamas appeal for hostages’ release during Democratic convention

The parents of a 23-year-old American taken hostage by Hamas during the Oct. 7 attack on Israel gave a moving speech Wednesday at the Democratic National Convention, pleading for the release of the dozens of people who continue to be held captive in Gaza. It is a humanitarian issue,” said Jon Polin, whose son Hersh Continue reading

Bill Clinton frames the election as a ‘clear choice,’ slamming Trump as self-interested

CHICAGO — Former President Bill Clinton ridiculed Republican nominee Donald Trump on Wednesday night, calling him a narcissist consumed by petty concerns that have nothing to do with Americans’ everyday problems. Speaking at the Democratic National Convention, Clinton contrasted what he described as Trump’s fixation with crowd sizes to Vice President Kamala Harris’ focus on Continue reading