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Biden makes late speech and exit, hailing Harris while trolling Trump

Biden speech: President Joe Biden urged Democrats to elect Vice President Kamala Harris to the White House during his Monday evening address at the Democratic National Convention. The president’s speech, which was delayed and pushed past prime-time network coverage, offered a celebration of his achievements in office, praise for Harris and several attacks on former President Donald Trump, who he labeled a “loser.” Takeaways > 

‘Lock him up’ chant: The DNC crowd chanted “lock him up” during former Secretary of State Hilary Clinton’s remarks Monday evening — turning the tables on “lock her up” chants that were prevalent at Trump’s campaign events in 2016. Clinton used part of her speech to mention Trump’s 34 felony convictions. Read more > 

Reproductive freedom: As the DNC kicked off in Chicago, a familiar policy point made its way into Monday’s night’s programming: Reproductive freedom. NewsNation’s Elizabeth Vargas, Chris Cuomo, Chris Stirewalt and correspondent-at-large Geraldo Rivera noted bodily autonomy as a frequent talking point among DNC speakers. Clinton and Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear were just some of the headliners who emphasized reproductive freedom. Full report > 

Obama headlines Tuesday: Former President Barack Obama made his DNC debut 20 years ago. Tuesday night, he will hit the stage again to honor Biden and make his case for Harris. What to watch for on the second day of the DNC > 

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Pro-Palestine demonstrators breach section of DNC security perimeter

DNC protests: Protesters breached a small portion of a security fence outside of the Democratic National Convention on Monday afternoon, leading to a standoff between demonstrators and officers later in the day. At least four people were arrested. Read more >

Israel recovers bodies of 6 hostages from Gaza

Developing: The Israeli military said Tuesday it has recovered the bodies of six hostages taken during Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack that ignited the war in Gaza. The military identified the remains of Chaim Perry, 80; Yoram Metzger, 80; Avraham Munder, 79; Alexander Dancyg, 76; Nadav Popplewell, 51; and Yagev Buchshtav, 35. A hostage families forum said they were kidnapped alive. The latest > 

Cease-fire talks: The recovery serves as a blow to Hamas, which has pushed to exchange hostages for Palestinian prisoners, an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and a lasting cease-fire. The recovery also likely increases pressure on the Israeli government to reach a deal in order to release hostages that are believed to still be alive. Read more >

Trump says he would consider Elon Musk for Cabinet role

2024 election: Former President Donald Trump said Monday he would consider Tesla CEO Elon Musk for a job in his Cabinet if he wins the 2024 election. “If he would do it, I certainly would. He’s a brilliant guy,” Trump told Reuters in an interview. Musk, who owns the social media platform X, endorsed Trump in the presidential race and held a two-hour conversation on the social media platform with Trump last week. Read more >

East Palestine residents file motion, accuse lawyers of collusion

Ohio train derailment: Attorneys for residents of East Palestine, Ohio, filed a motion Sunday night asking a federal judge to reevaluate the $600 million train derailment settlement. They argue the ruling was rushed and lawyers are in collusion with Norfolk Southern, the company whose freight caused devastation to the Ohio village. NewsNation can exclusively reveal the main focus of their complaint: the allegation settlement lawyers are hiding data and analysis from an expert, Stephen Petty, who tested residents’ soil and water in East Palestine for a year. Read more >

Top 10 most expensive US housing markets

High-dollar housing markets: In the second quarter of 2024, almost 90% of metropolitan areas recorded increased housing prices, according to a report from the National Association of Realtors. Of the top 10 most expensive markets in the U.S., seven were in California. The other three were markets in Hawaii, Colorado and Florida. Check out the top 10 markets > 

Hottest cities in US housing market: Of the top 10 hottest cities in the U.S. housing market, five are in the Midwest, while the other five are in the Northeast. The top 20 towns solely comprised Midwestern and Northeastern cities. Full breakdown > 

New realtor commission deal: The demise of a locked-in commission for a homebuyer’s real estate agent could put the buyer side of the realty business into chaos. Why a “price war” is expected and how to take advantage of the new commission deal >

British tech giant Mike Lynch missing after superyacht sinks

Lost at sea: Police in Sicily are searching for six people, including British tech magnate Mike Lynch, who are believed to be trapped underwater in the hull of a superyacht that sank in a storm. What to know about Mike Lynch >

Cartel member sues Diddy for allegedly ruining drug business

Diddy lawsuit: A self-proclaimed member of the Sinaloa drug cartel filed a lawsuit against hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs and Bad Boy Entertainment, alleging defamation that he claims ruined his illicit drug business. The case, filed in the Southern District of New York, was swiftly dismissed by the judge. Alfredo P. Gonzalez, currently incarcerated in Colorado, sought $666,000 in damages, asserting that Combs and his associates had tarnished his reputation in New York’s criminal underworld. According to Gonzalez’s complaint, the trouble began when he refused to assist Combs’ alleged requests to traffic minors for parties. The latest >

Two 18-year-olds charged with murder of former ‘General Hospital’ actor Johnny Wactor

Johnny Wactor killing: Two 18-year-old men have been charged with murder in the death of former “General Hospital” actor Johnny Wactor. Robert Barceleau and Sergio Estrada were each charged Monday in Los Angeles County Superior Court, District Attorney George Gascón said. Wactor was shot and killed when he interrupted thieves stealing the catalytic converter from his car May 25. Read more >

 WHAT WE’RE WATCHING 👀

We’re keeping an eye on these topics today. Make sure you tune in to our latest coverage and share your thoughts with us on social media!

• Here’s everything you need to know about the candidates on the campaign trail today.

• As cease-fire talks continue between Israel and Hamas, Secretary of State Antony Blinken travels to Egypt and Qatar.

• Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez resigns after a federal jury convicted him in a trial where prosecutors argued he accepted bribes from the Egyptian government.

• Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is scheduled to appear in court over ballot access.

• The trial for a Las Vegas politician accused of killing an investigative journalist continues.

• Federal arraignment is set for a former Alaska Airlines pilot accused of trying to cut the engines of a passenger flight.
  

NEWS ACROSS AMERICA

A new pilot program will launch in-app Amber Alerts for TikTok users in Texas. Read more > 

A woman who heard an 11-year-old girl screaming scared off a would-be kidnapper Sunday afternoon at a Washington neighborhood park. What we know > 

Former U.S. Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., pleaded guilty to two felony charges against him on Monday afternoon. Details > 

Two Nebraska men face wire fraud and other charges related to a scam where they were able to steal more than $350,000 from a casino in northern South Dakota. The investigation > 

An Ohio woman faces several charges after investigators say she allegedly killed and ate a cat. The latest > 

A leader of a major drug trafficking operation in Colorado was sentenced to 376 years in prison. Full report > 

Another home on North Carolina’s Outer Banks was claimed Friday by the Atlantic Ocean, with help from swells from Hurricane Ernesto. Photos > 

Parents traveled to Tennessee to use artificial intelligence to re-create the voices of their children who were killed in shootings. Read more > 

A man was taken to the hospital Friday after he reportedly got part of his arm stuck in a tortilla machine in California, authorities said. The latest > 

The Idaho college killings victims will be honored at a memorial ceremony Wednesday. Read more > 

A Great Dane from Oregon is in the running for Nationwide’s contest recognizing the most unusual pet insurance claims of the year. His story > 

Country music star Keith Urban held a surprise concert at an Alabama Buc-ee’s travel center. Read more >

Man pushing drink cart from Boston to NYC to honor 9/11 victims

Paul Veneto is in the middle of his fourth trek from Boston to New York City. The retired flight attendant is walking more than 200 miles in memory of the flight crews who died in the terrorist attack on Sept. 11, 2001. Read more > 

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