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Donald Trump formally accepts the Republican presidential nomination -- in a more subdued speech as he aims to widen his support. And pressure mounts on President Biden to end his reelection bid.
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Remembering Rusty Kanokogi, the mother of women's judo
In this week's StoryCorps, we hear about a pioneer who helped women's judo become an Olympic sport.
The RNC is over. Here are 5 things you need to know.
With Trump's speech Thursday night, Republicans capped off a four-day celebration in Milwaukee that established the future of the party as completely in the MAGA mold.
Stressed about politics? Here are 5 ways to take care of your mental health
Psychologists say it's normal to feel stress and negative emotions in times of uncertainty. There are also things you can do to take care of yourself.
Fashion meets politics on the RNC's red carpet
Every four years, party conventions bring together delegates from across the country, many of whom make sure their outfits sparkle. And this year, they showed off their looks on the Republican National Convention's red carpet.
The science section of the ACT exam will now be optional
Students can now opt between several versions of the test: the ACT core exam (which includes reading, math and English), the ACT plus writing, the ACT plus science or the ACT plus science and writing.
Trump paints a familiar vision for his 2nd term at the Republican convention
For the first time, the former president recounted in detail the assassination attempt on his life, before turning to divisive rhetoric he has long used on the campaign trail.
Paris police are sealing off the Seine River ahead of the Olympics opening ceremony
An Olympics anti-terrorism perimeter along the banks of the River Seine seals off a miles-long area to Parisians and tourists who hadn’t applied in advance for a pass.
Federal appeals court blocks remainder of Biden's student debt relief plan
The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals granted a motion for an administrative stay filed by a group of Republican-led states seeking to invalidate the administration's entire student loan forgiveness plan.
Trump recounts assassination attempt: 'I'm not supposed to be here'
Former President Donald Trump opened his presidential nominating speech with an emotional recounting of the shooting at his rally last week that left him injured and killed another.