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RNC 2024 live updates: Trump makes surprise appearance on night 1 of convention
The Republican National Convention kicks off on Monday.
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J.D. Vance: What to know about Trump’s pick for vice president
Former President Donald Trump named Sen. J.D. Vance, the author of 'Hillbilly Elegy,' as his running mate on Monday.
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Full guide to the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee
Republicans are gathering in Milwaukee, Wisc. this week to officially choose Donald Trump as their nominee for president. Here's what to know.
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Who is JD Vance? What to know about Donald Trump's VP pick
Former President Donald Trump picked J.D. Vance to be his running mate, catapulting the Ohio senator even more into the national spotlight.
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Roads closed in River District after woman found dead, Sacramento police say
Police were blocking North 12th Street at Richards Boulevard.
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Investigators still don't know why Thomas Matthew Crooks tried to assassinate Trump
The FBI is still speaking to the gunman's neighbors and associates in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania
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More Kenyan police to arrive in Haiti to help country tackle violent criminal gangs
A second group of Kenyan police officers have left Nairobi and are en route to Haiti Tuesday, three weeks after the first contingent of 200 specialized cops were deployed to the troubled Caribbean nation to help its police take on criminal armed gangs, a police source confirmed to the Miami Herald.
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Trump says would-be assassin's bullet felt like the 'world's largest mosquito' in leaked call with RFK Jr.
The phone call between Trump and Kennedy, dealing mostly with vaccines, was leaked on Tuesday morning.
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Save Up to 50% on Name-Brand Blenders During Amazon’s Prime Day Sale
Deals & Offers: Frozen drinks anyone?
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Man and girl found dead after fire tears through south Sacramento apartment unit
The two-alarm fire sparked about 4 p.m. Monday.
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Running mates usually balance the ticket. By choosing JD Vance, Trump flipped the script and chose a mini-me.
Donald Trump selected JD Vance of Ohio as his running mate, opting for a loyalist who aligns with his MAGA brand, rather than balancing the ticket.
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Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz have reportedly told employees that they're going to donate to Trump PACs
The two founders of VC firm Andreessen Horowitz would be the latest in Silicon Valley to financially support Trump's election efforts.
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As an only child, caring for my aging parents solo is a burden — but it's forced me to get better at asking for help
While being an only child has it's perks, it also means that my parents depend just on me to take care of them as they get older. It can be a lot.
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As private sector expands, TV commercials return to Cuba for the first time in decades
“Advertising is one of the centerpieces of capitalism.”
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Messi to miss both Inter Miami home games this week due to ankle injury, Suarez returns
Lionel Messi sprained his right ankle during Argentina’s 1-0 win over Colombia in the Copa America final.
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Meet the woman who helped boost JD Vance from Ohio obscurity to 'Hillbilly Elegy' superstardom
Yale Law professor Amy Chua played a critical role in bolstering Vance's profile when she encouraged him to write his memoir, "Hillbilly Elegy."
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The top reasons job applicants say they ghost prospective employers in the hiring process
Workers surveyed cited unpaid work in the interview process and a remote work bait-and-switch as top reasons to ghost.
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Celebrity Prime Day Deal Picks at Amazon — Fashion, Beauty, Home and More
Deals & Offers: Amazon dropped prices on all of our celeb-favorites, spanning across categories like fashion, beauty, home, wellness and more.
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A YouTuber recreated a recipe for 3,800-year-old beer. Here's how you can do it too.
Max Miller of 'Tasting History' brewed a 3,800-year-old Sumerian beer based on a hymn.
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Save Up to 50% off Headphones Including Sony, Beats, and More During Prime Day
Deals & Offers: Listen up: now’s the best time to invest in a new pair of headphones.
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JD Vance tried to be a VC. He didn't do much, old colleagues said.
Sen. JD Vance, Trump's new VP pick, had been criticized by former colleagues for his lackluster performance in the venture capital world.
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Shop Our Favorite Amazon Prime Day Fashion Deals
Deals & Offers: Stock up on viral accessories, like celeb-loved sunglass styles, comfy heels and flowy dresses during Amazon Prime Day.
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Jack Black appears to cancel Tenacious D tour after bandmate Kyle Gass tells crowd: 'Don't miss Trump next time.' Here's a timeline of the controversy.
Elon Musk is among those to criticize Tenacious D's Kyle Gass after he joked about the assassination attempt on Donald Trump. Here's what to know.
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Prime Day Beauty Deals at Amazon — Skincare, Haircare, Makeup and More
Deals & Offers: Branch out and try a new viral beauty trend or stock up on your favorite basics,
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Save Up to 50% on Peloton Gear for Amazon Prime Day
Deals & Offers: Upgrade your workout routine (or get one started!) with these Peloton Prime Day deals.
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Elon Musk, Tucker Carlson, and David Sacks personally lobbied Trump to pick Vance: report
Elon Musk, Tucker Carlson, and David Sacks headed a secret campaign to get Trump to select JD Vance, Axios reported.
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Secret Service director: Trump rally shooter was identified as 'potential person of suspicion'
The director of the Secret Service says Thomas Matthew Crooks had been identified as a "potential person of suspicion" before the Trump rally shooting.
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Peter Thiel plays kingmaker again as Trump picks JD Vance for Veep
Former PayPal CEO Peter Thiel has played an outsize role in helping JD Vance's career rocket in a short space of time.
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23 deals you can’t miss during Amazon Prime Day
You can get over 50% off on tech, home goods, tools and books.
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New York Times publishes scathing guest essay on former President Trump two days after assassination attempt
The New York Times on Monday published a scathing op-ed on former President Trump two days after a failed assassination targeting the former commander-in-chief.
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Sacramento State rolls out faculty ‘cluster hire’ to meet Latino student needs. Is it enough?
The university will hire 17 instructors in hopes of evening out disproportionate student to faculty ratios.
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From Select Team to Heat’s summer team, Jaime Jaquez Jr. breaks down productive week in Las Vegas
Jaime Jaquez Jr.’s productive and impressive week in Las Vegas has come to an end.
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California’s grid passed the reliability test this heat wave. It’s all about giant batteries
Officials say about thousands of megawatts of new solar and battery storage have made the grid more resilient to blackouts.
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I've been on over 110 cruises. There's one onboard option I hate and avoid at all costs.
I have been on more than 110 ships. Here's why I still hate flexible dining — also known as my time dining, freestyle dining, and anytime dining.
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Richard Simmons' cause of death under investigation, LAPD says 'no foul play' suspected
The Department of Medical Examiner's Office is investigating Richard Simmons' death after the fitness icon died Saturday at home in Los Angeles. He was 76.
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I got a behind-the-scenes tour of the conspiracy theory-filled Denver Airport to see its 'secret' tunnels and 'cursed' horse
Some conspiracies are off the rails, like people thinking Denver Airport is where the world's elite will go for protection when the apocolypse starts.
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Fire-rescue joins FBI on developer Sergio Pino’s street after loud bangs are heard
Pino’s house and office were raided by the FBI in late June as authorities investigate allegations that he tried to harm his estranged wife, Tatiana Pino.
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RFK Jr. Interview: Trump and Biden 'both ravaged American democracy and the republic'
Independent presidential candidate RFK Jr. argues that both the Trump and Biden administrations presided over a massive assault on civil liberties.
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Amazon Is Slashing Prices Up to 50% on Name-Brand Espresso Machines for Prime Day
Deals & Offers: Start your morning the right way
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CNN’s Van Jones calls Black model’s speech at RNC ‘most dangerous’ for Democrats
CNN commentator Van Jones warned that model Amber Rose's RNC speech in support of former President Trump is the "most dangerous" for the Democratic coalition.
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Trump assassination attempt could have widespread mental health impact, experts say: ‘Vicarious trauma’
The attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump on July 13 sent shock waves through the nation. Mental health experts discussed the impact and offered coping tips.
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An Airbus A380 flying to London turned back when the powerful scent of laundry detergent made people feel sick and dizzy
"Upon inspection, it was discovered that the smell came from five pallets of fresh-scented laundry beads in the cargo hold," the Canadian TSB said.
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A Shopping Expert’s Guide to Actually Getting a Good Deal This Prime Day
Deals & Offers: How To Get A Good Deal on Amazon Prime Day and 15 Deals To Shop
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Miami’s free bookstore celebrates a milestone with a literary bake-off in Wynwood
The competition was hot. The air was humid. Hopeful bakers donned their aprons as quippy hosts and perceptive judges eyed the fruits of their labor.
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I raised $1 million for my tech startup by taking Zoom meetings in my high-school bathroom
Eric Zhu, now 17, cofounded Aviato. He dropped out of high school and moved to San Francisco to run the startup full-time after raising $2.3 million.
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I love my unique name, but people can never pronounce it right. I'm tired of correcting them.
My mom is British and my dad is Indian and they gave me a name with Indian roots to match my last name. People in the US never get it right.
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Fatality investigation follows series of crashes in Riverside; lanes closed on 91 Fwy
A series of collisions near a busy Riverside interchange has left one person dead and a portion of the 91 Freeway closed Tuesday morning. The tragic events began shortly before 1 a.m. when as many as eight vehicles were involved in a pileup on the northbound 215 Freeway near Center Street. One person had to […]
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'Morning Joe' host Scarborough addresses being off air, criticizes network: 'We were very disappointed'
"Morning Joe" hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski addressed being off the air on Monday following the assassination attempt against Donald Trump.
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Biden aims to shore up Black voter support as Trump tries to make inroads
President Biden is planning to hold an interview with BET and discussions with the Congressional Black Caucus to shore up his support in minority communities.
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After attack on Trump, much has emerged, and many questions remain. Here's a timeline of what happened.
Events unfolded fast in the moments after a shooter opened fire on Saturday.
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