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Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks at the Nixon library in Yorba Linda on June 12, 2024. Photo by John Fredricks. 

RFK Jr. suspends presidential campaign, backs Trump 

By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer  Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on Friday that he’s suspending his campaign and throwing his support behind former President Donald Trump.  “In my

Democratic presidential nominee and Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the 2024 Democratic National Convention held in Chicago on Aug. 22, 2024. Photo by John Fredricks. 

Harris delivers acceptance speech at DNC 

By Ivan Pentchoukov, Lawrence Wilson and Emel Akan Contributing Writers  CHICAGO — Vice President Kamala Harris delivered the biggest speech of her political career at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday,

Delegates listen to former President Barack Obama speak during the second day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago on Aug. 20, 2024. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.

Obamas take stage, Harris coronated as nominee 

By Jacob Burg, Nathan Worcester Contributing Writers  CHICAGO — Democrats saw continued momentum during day two of their convention in Chicago on Tuesday as delegates from across the country officially coronated

Phil Donohue, at the Emmy Awards in 1989. Photo by Alan Light. 

Television host Phil Donahue dies at 88 

By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer   Longtime television host Phil Donahue has died, according to his family.  Donahue was 88 when he died on Sunday, relatives told news outlets in a statement.

Vice presidential candidates Tim Walz (left) and JD Vance.

Vance and Walz agree to Oct. 1 debate 

By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer  A much-anticipated debate between Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz appears to be on as both vice presidential candidates have agreed to CBS’s