By ZEKE MILLER and SEUNG MIN KIM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris moved swiftly Monday to lock up Democratic delegates behind her campaign for the White House after President Joe Biden stepped aside amid concerns from within their party that he would be unable to defeat …
Read More »Media picks Georgia as overwhelming SEC favorite, followed by newcomer Texas
DALLAS (AP) — Georgia is the heavy favorite to win the Southeastern Conference title and is picked to face league newcomer Texas in the championship game. Texas head football coach Steve Sarkisian flashes the “Hook ‘Em Horns” sign after speaking at the Southeastern Conference NCAA college football media days Wednesday, …
Read More »Democrats are rallying around Harris as she vows to ‘earn and win’ party nomination for president
BY LISA MASCARO and STEVE PEOPLES Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats quickly rallied around Vice President Kamala Harris as their likely presidential nominee Sunday after President Joe Biden ‘s ground-shaking decision to bow out of the 2024 race, a volatile fast-moving political situation just months before the November election. …
Read More »What happens next: Joe Biden wants to pass the baton to Kamala Harris. Here’s how it could happen
By BILL BARROW Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — With President Joe Biden ending his reelection bid and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris, Democrats now must navigate a shift that is unprecedented this late in an election year. Democrats are set to hold their convention in Chicago on Aug. 19-22. What …
Read More »President Joe Biden drops out of the 2024 race after disastrous debate inflamed age concerns
By COLLEEN LONG, ZEKE MILLER and DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House on Sunday, ending his bid for reelection following a disastrous debate with Donald Trump that raised doubts about his fitness for office just four …
Read More »Internet outage latest | Airlines, businesses hit by global technology disruption
By The Associated Press undefined A major internet outage affecting Microsoft is disrupting flights, banks, media outlets and companies across the world, with problems continuing hours after the technology company said it was gradually fixing an issue affecting access to Microsoft 365 apps and services. Airlines and airports in the …
Read More »Federal appeals court dismisses lawsuit over Tennessee’s anti-drag show ban
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A federal appeals court on Thursday dismissed a lawsuit challenging first-in-the-nation law designed to place strict limits on drag shows, reversing a lower court ruling that deemed the statute unconstitutional and blocked its enforcement in part of the state. The 6th …
Read More »Comedian Bob Newhart, deadpan master of sitcoms and telephone monologues, dies at 94
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bob Newhart, the deadpan accountant-turned-comedian who became one of the most popular TV stars of his time after striking gold with a classic comedy album, has died at 94. Jerry Digney, Newhart’s publicist, says the actor died Thursday in Los Angeles after a series of short …
Read More »Tiny helmet, big hope: Engineering compassion for a Chihuahua in need
Chuck Wasserstrom, UTC Writer When the call went out seeking assistance for a puppy requiring special care, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga mechanical engineering faculty member Trevor Elliott and recent graduate Connor Mackey were “all in.” Several weeks ago, Elliott—a UC Foundation associate professor in the College of Engineering and …
Read More »President Joe Biden tests positive for COVID-19 while campaigning in Las Vegas, has ‘mild symptoms’
By AAMER MADHANI Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 while traveling Wednesday in Las Vegas and is experiencing “mild symptoms” including “general malaise” from the infection, the White House said. Press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Biden will fly to his home in Delaware, …
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