NewsNation Articles: August 20, 2024

August 20
Arizona GOP mayor: ‘We’ve been kidnaped by cult of Donald Trump’ Obama warns of ‘tight race’ ahead, ‘dangerous’ return of Trump Michelle Obama tells DNC crowd ‘hope is making a comeback’ Sanders: We need an economy not just for billionaires US says secret nuclear strategy not a response to single country or threat Pritzker says Harris ‘spent 4 years’ cleaning up Trump’s ‘mess’ Harris’ election effort raises around $500M in a month: Sources Escaped Mississippi inmate taken into custody near Chicago’s United Center after hourslong standoff with U.S. Marshals Bill O’Reilly: Trump doesn’t do ‘the adviser thing’ South Texas leaders rally at 1st water symposium to tackle ‘crisis’ on border Legal border crossings up 3.3% at California ports of entry ‘Way past time’ US elects woman as president, actor Sean Astin says ‘I did what you’re not supposed to’: Democratic Rep. Dean Phillips on ‘principled’ run vs. Biden Lil Jon energizes crowd with surprise performance at Democratic convention Schumer tells DNC that Trump ‘peddles antisemitic stereotypes’ Newsom: Speculation about RFK Jr. backing Trump ‘disappointing’ but ‘unsurprising’ Gaetz fends off primary challenge in Florida, dealing blow to McCarthy California woman sends herself Apple AirTag to catch mail thieves GOP seizes on report knocking DHS handling of child migrant cases Scott Peterson speaks out nearly 20 years after murder conviction RNC chair dismisses poll showing Harris connecting with voters Beshear on potential Cabinet role: ‘I’m right where I need to be’ DNC’s ‘wild’ energy reflects voter enthusiasm: Ameshia Cross Swing state appearances will ‘propel’ the Harris-Walz campaign: Battleground director Polling numbers seeing ‘big movement’: Data science director Obama will be ‘strong voice’ but won’t ‘get more involved’ with politics: Rep. Glenn Ivy US veteran wanted for child porn appears in Russian propaganda Jennifer Lopez files for divorce from Ben Affleck: Report Ex-Pentagon official claims US has recovered nonhuman specimens Stephanie Grisham tells Democratic convention Trump mocks his own supporters ‘It Ends With Us’ movie backlash and rumors explained Alex Murdaugh’s family dynasty built on crime: Author How much money can you earn while receiving Social Security? Bus drivers caught with 92,000 bullets headed to Mexico Watermelon wrapping used to hide 2 tons of meth, CBP says Trump says he’s open to giving RFK Jr. role in administration Live solely on Social Security retirement benefits in these 12 countries Walmart executives say new AI tool 100 times more productive Uncommitted DNC delegates want meeting with Harris about Gaza US ‘culprits’ in Gaza genocide, American doctors say These are the 10 hottest zip codes in 2024 Schools brace for lessons on the Harris-Trump election Social media is playing a ‘huge’ role in election: Influencer How Kamala Harris’ corporate tax plan compares to Trump’s UAW president quotes Nelly while touting Harris: ‘It’s getting hot in here’ Steve Kerr invokes Steph Curry: Time to tell Trump ‘night night’ Michigan dad who locked son in wooden box sentenced to prison Algae bloom prompts danger advisory at popular Nevada reservoir Oklahoma State football to wear QR codes on helmets for NIL funds Las Vegas Strip performer gives voice to foster children Man accused of killing former fiancée returned to Nevada Remains found on property owned by missing mom Dee Warner’s husband University of Memphis to build sports facility in honor of Eliza Fletcher WHO declares mpox a global health emergency: Here’s what to know DNC highlights Chicago’s illegal immigration problem ‘Police will do a great job’: Ex-Chicago officer on DNC protests Survey shows Latinos more interested in voting with Biden out of race Looking back on the legacy of Obama’s 2004 keynote DNC address June trial set for man accused of trying to assassinate Kavanaugh Who are Mike Lynch, others missing from sunken yacht? Hawaii woman attacked by over 15 dogs: ‘I felt like this was my last moment’ More than 30 dogs rescued; man and woman arrested for cruelty, Humane Society says This Latino immigrant CEO is working to serve his community — here’s how Republicans worry Trump blowing their chances for Senate majority Bowman wants Harris to support an arms embargo on Israel Beyoncé launches new whisky in partnership with Moët Hennessy Viral dancing Kamala supporter Parker Short: Election is choice between ‘hope and hate’: At least 72 arrested during Tuesday’s DNC protests in Chicago Day 7: The defense calls its first witnesses in the murder trial of Robert Telles A record share of US homes are worth $1 million: Here’s where they are Trump to participate in Fox News town hall after debate doesn’t materialize Schumer: Voting rights will be first priority in 2025 if Democrats control Congress What to watch as Obamas take center stage on Day 2 of Democratic convention Live updates: Obama warns ‘fired up’ DNC crowd against ‘dangerous’ Trump return Philippines to host US visa processing center for Afghan allies ‘Your worst nightmares’: Fireworms wash up on Texas shores Nighttime closures coming to downtown port of entry Artists create installations near DNC to remember Israeli hostages Mothers bring their kids to march at the DNC for Gaza RFK considering ‘joining forces’ with Trump: Shanahan Another Texas National Guard member charged with human smuggling BMW recalling more than 720,000 vehicles due to water pump issue Bird flu now infecting domestic pet cats across US DOJ seeks to protect Trump in 2020 DC protest lawsuit   Vulnerable Dems lead list of lawmakers skipping convention Leland Vittert’s War Notes: Can Democrats Pivot? Why is former Trump official Stephanie Grisham speaking at the DNC? Ex-Trump aide Grisham among GOP speakers expected to address DNC Joe Biden’s DNC ‘very fine people’ comments spark X debate Verdict reached in death penalty trial of Oak Ridge man accused of murder, torture of woman Husband of missing pregnant woman Mischa Johnson in custody: Army Migrant death toll up to 164 in El Paso region Doritos’ new safe-for-outer-space chips set for blastoff Disney agrees to let widower’s wrongful death lawsuit proceed Medicare recipients can now join Amazon’s RxPass for $5 per month Kamala Harris to accept nomination at DNC amid media-shy campaign Chicago voters address DNC, top election issues Jill Biden says husband dug ‘deep into his soul’ before withdrawing from race Ocasio-Cortez wows Democrats with fiery speech on first night of DNC LDS Church: Hollywood portrayals are ‘gross misrepresentations’ Couple charged in baby’s murder could face death penalty Biden wasn’t bitter or angry in his DNC speech: Democratic strategist | Morning in America SPOILER: The 2024 NYS Fair butter sculpture has been revealed Video: Man steals money jar from Virginia kids’ lemonade stand Crockett gets emotional recounting personal story about Harris The celebrities who have appeared at the 2024 DNC Man charged with forging $15K check at Memphis bank Driverless Waymo cars still honking despite software fix San Diego Sector sees border arrests fall 50% in July Migrant encounters in RGV Sector plummeted in July, CBP reports Trump, Vance counter DNC message by shifting focus to crime Your Morning: Biden’s DNC speech hails Harris, trolls Trump Army soldier illegally trafficked guns, lied to government: DOJ Democrats are more unified behind Harris than Biden: Political commentator DNC focus shifts toward America’s future as Obamas to speak Frontier, Spirit offer budget bundles to boost revenue Grover Norquist: Kamala Harris’ proposed tax increases will lower wages Facial recognition software leads to arrest at Tampa airport Manhattan DA signals openness to delaying Trump criminal sentencing Salmonella linked to cucumbers sickened hundreds, CDC says Disneyland to rename Critter Country after 35 years Which state has most deadly tornadoes? Water symposium to address drought, shortages on South Texas border Biden makes late speech and exit, hailing Harris while trolling Trump