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Mindy Kaling cracks joke about Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s divorce during DNC speech

‘Ben Affleck, hang in there,’ Kaling said at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago

The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2024

Harris To Take Star Turn At Democratic Convention

Kamala Harris is poised to deliver the biggest speech of her political life on Thursday as she accepts the Democratic presidential nomination in Chicago after a historic turnaround in the 2024 White House race.

International Business Times · Aug 22, 2024

Harris vows 'new way forward' for America as she accepts nomination

Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic presidential nomination in Chicago on Thursday before a rapturous crowd, pledging a "new way forward" and warning that Donald Trump will take America backward if he wins November's blockbuster election.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 22, 2024

FBI investigating maggot incident at DNC hotel breakfast buffet

Democratic delegates say two women threw the squirmy creatures into food set out for convention guests

The Guardian - US · Aug 22, 2024

DNC's Woodstock scares Donald Trump

The hippies and conservatives in Chicago have picked their party

Salon · Aug 22, 2024

Capitol Lens | Wall-to-Walz coverage of Day 3 at the DNC - Roll Call

Gov. Tim Walz stole the show on Wednesday at the Democratic National Convention. Here are photos from day three in Chicago.

Roll Call · Aug 22, 2024

Stephen Colbert on the DNC: ‘A star-studded telethon to cure America of late-stage Trump’

Late-night hosts recapped the third night of the Democratic convention and spoke about special appearances by Bill Clinton and Oprah Winfrey

The Guardian - US · Aug 22, 2024

Kamala Harris walks the line with US voters pushing for a policy shift on Gaza

It is time for Kamala Harris to shine as the Democratic National Convention entered its fourth day on Thursday. Closely watching her every word are delegates and voters of the “uncommitted movement”, a small but influential group who are fervently critical of US support for Israel in its war against…

France 24 · Aug 22, 2024

Tim Walz shines as Gaza protesters blocked: Key takeaways from DNC day 3

Uncommitted delegates stage sit-in, Bill Clinton reminds crowds he is younger than Trump amid celebrity fanfare.

Al Jazeera · Aug 22, 2024

Can a political party get any attention when its rival holds a national convention? Yes, but it’s not easy

Even for former U.S. President Donald Trump, a master at attention-getting, trying to counterprogram during the Democratic National Convention is nearly impossible.

The Conversation · Aug 22, 2024