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Kamala Harris: Can She Break the VP Barrier?

October 9, 2024

Ever since Thomas Marshall, the vice president under Woodrow Wilson, joked about VPs vanishing, the role has had a reputation for being a dead end. The odds of becoming president from the VP spot are slim—only 20% of former VPs have made it. Now, Kamala Harris, the current VP, is running for preside

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The 1960 Election: A Lesson for Today's Voters

October 9, 2024

Imagine looking back at the 1960 U.S. presidential race, a time that sounds a lot like today. CNN's Chris Wallace takes readers back to a divided America. It was January, and Senator John F. Kennedy from Massachusetts just announced his run for the presidency. The stage was set with colorful players

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Kamala Harris and Stephen Colbert: A Casual Chat Over Beers

October 9, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris made an appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, where they shared a beer and talked about politics in a relaxed way. The conversation started with a joke about Donald Trump and 60 Minutes. Colbert then offered Harris a Miller High Life beer, saying that electio

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President Biden Delays Trip Due to Hurricane Milton

October 9, 2024

President Joe Biden has had to put his trip to Germany and Angola on hold. Why? Because a big storm, Hurricane Milton, is headed for Florida. This hurricane is expected to hit on Wednesday, and the president wants to make sure everything is ready and that people are safe. Originally, Biden was goin

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Vice President Harris Takes Republican Stance, Narrows Gap with Trump in Polls

October 8, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris is picking up Republican tactics and gaining on former President Donald Trump in the latest presidential poll, according to pollster Frank Luntz. Speaking on CNBC's "Squawk Box," Luntz praised Harris for her focus on small businesses and her call to be a capitalist. He a

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The Price Tag of Power: 2024's Election Expected to Top $16 Billion

October 8, 2024

2024’s elections are on their way to becoming the most expensive in U.S. history, with spending expected to hit $15.9 billion. The nonpartisan organization OpenSecrets predicts this monumental cost. What’s driving up the bill? Mainly, it’s outside groups, like super PACs, who are pouring money into

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Latino Stars and Politics: The 2024 Election Mashup

October 8, 2024

In the 2024 presidential election, both Republicans and Democrats are wooing Latino voters, particularly in key states like Pennsylvania. With 19 electoral votes up for grabs and a significant Puerto Rican community, this state is a hotspot for political attention. Both Vice President Kamala Harris

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Remembering Those Lost: A Year After the Nova Festival Attack

October 7, 2024

A year ago, Hamas militants stormed the Nova music festival in Israel. To honor those who lost their lives, a memorial was held at the same spot this past Monday. The memorial began with a song that had played during last year's attack. It was abruptly stopped to mark the moment of the tragedy. Fami

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Celebs Back Kamala Harris for 2024 Presidential Run

October 7, 2024

Imagine this: a bunch of famous people like Maxwell, Gina Prince-Bythewood, Larenz Tate, and more are showing their support for Kamala Harris. They're using social media platforms like Twitter and Instagram to share the news. Some are even suggesting who she should pick as her running mate or talkin

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Getting Ready for Helene: Florida and Georgia Brace for the Storm

October 7, 2024

Something's brewing in the Caribbean Sea, and it's not good news for Florida and Georgia. Tropical Storm Helene is gaining strength, with experts predicting it could turn into a full-blown hurricane by Wednesday. Authorities are on high alert, schools will be closing their doors, and residents are b