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Harris' candidacy could raise Asian American turnout in North Carolina, group says

3:54pm July 26, 2024

For Asian-American voters, the vice president’s candidacy gives them a chance to see someone who looks like them on the ballot, says Jimmy Patel-Nguyen with North Carolina Asian Americans Together.

Former President Obama Joins President Biden At White House To Mark Passage Of The Affordable Care Act

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The Obamas have endorsed Harris, capping a week where Democrats embraced her

11:29am July 26, 2024

by Tamara Keith

The endorsements of former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama cap a week where the Democratic party, for the most part, lined up behind Vice President Harris to become their nominee.

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When will Kamala Harris be the official Democratic presidential nominee?

9:49am July 26, 2024

by Stephen Fowler

The Democratic National Committee will hold a virtual roll call in early August to select a new presidential nominee, likely Vice President Harris, before its convention kicks off in Chicago.

Politics & Government

Kamala Harris, Revisited

3:00am July 26, 2024

With Kamala Harris entering the presidential race, we look back at what has shaped her personally and politically —from being the self-described "top cop" of California, to taking on a former president with dozens of felony convictions.

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NC review shows nonprofit led by lieutenant governor's wife 'seriously deficient'

4:52pm July 25, 2024

by Associated Press

A letter dated Wednesday from the state Department of Health and Human Services addressed to Balanced Nutrition Inc. owner Yolanda Hill and others gave the group two weeks to correct a myriad of shortcomings regulators cited or be disqualified from participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program.

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Biden drops out of 2024 race, endorses Harris

5:22pm July 21, 2024

by Associated Press

President Joe Biden is dropping out of the 2024 race following a disastrous debate with Republican Donald Trump, throwing the Democratic Party into chaos just months before the election. Biden has thrown his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris, the party's instant favorite for the nomination at its August convention in Chicago

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In prime-time address, Biden warns of election-year rhetoric, saying 'it's time to cool it down'

8:51pm July 14, 2024

by Associated Press

Biden called for the country to “unite as one nation,” promised a “thorough and swift" review of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.

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Biden says he’s staying in the race. Here’s what would happen if he changes his mind

2:12pm July 13, 2024

by Tamara Keith

Democrats haven’t faced anything like this in more than 50 years, so they would be dusting off the rulebooks if President Biden were to decide to drop out of the race.

Another political party in North Carolina OK'd for fall; 2 others remain in limbo

6:11pm July 10, 2024

by Associated Press

North Carolina's elections board certified unanimously on Tuesday a right-leaning political party to field candidates this fall in the state, but again deferred final action for two organizations t

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Biden’s in trouble. That puts more scrutiny on Harris too

1:06pm July 08, 2024

Vice President Harris, 59, would be a leading contender if President Biden steps aside from the 2024 race. Even if he stays in, Republicans are making her an issue.