Biden Announces $150M for Those 'in a Race Against Time' (Newser Morning 8)

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August 14, 2024     "The greatest remedy for anger is delay." —Lucius Annaeus Seneca   1 Walz Responds to 'Stolen Valor' Allegations Amid attacks from the Trump-Vance camp on his military service, Tim Walz offered what was being called a "forceful" defense of his record at his first solo campaign stop Tuesday. Keep reading   2 Biden Announces $150M for Those 'in a Race Against Time' President Biden is zeroing in on the policy goals closest to his heart now that he's no longer seeking a second term, visiting New Orleans on Tuesday to promote his administration's "moonshot" initiative aiming to dramatically reduce cancer deaths. Keep reading     At a Glance Taliban fighters celebrate the third anniversary of the withdrawal of US-led troops from Afghanistan, in Lashkar Gah, Helmand province, southwestern Afghanistan, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Abdul Khaliq) Keep reading   3 Hunter Biden Lobbied State Department for Burisma Help Hunter Biden asked the US government for assistance with a Burisma project in Italy in 2016, when he was a board member for the company and his father was US vice president, new records reveal, per the New York Times. Keep reading   4 Clooney Hits Back After Tarantino Says He's No Movie Star Asked last year who he considers a movie star, Quentin Tarantino failed to list George Clooney. Keep reading   5 Ex-NFL Player Sentenced in Little Girl's Murder Former NFL player Cierre Wood was on Tuesday sentenced for the murder of his girlfriend's 5-year-old daughter. Keep reading   6 Katy Perry Video Is Under Investigation A Katy Perry music video is under investigation in Spain after authorities say the production company for the video failed to obtain the authorization needed to film in a protected portion of the Balearic Islands. Keep reading   From our sponsors Unique Investment Opportunity: Whiskey Casks Here's an investment opportunity you didn't know you were missing - whiskey casks. But where to start? Try Vinovest. Vinovest differentiates its whiskey investing platform through strategic sourcing and market analysis. With Vinovest, you can invest in Scotch, American, and Irish whiskey casks, providing diverse and flexible exit options. Vinovest team targets high-growth markets and caters to a range of buyers, from collectors to brands using casks for cocktails. This approach not only enhances your liquidity but also increases your portfolio's resilience against market fluctuations. Discover how Vinovest's innovative strategy sets it apart from competitors. Schedule a call with a Vinovest advisor to learn more   7 'Squad' Member Ilhan Omar Survives Primary The latest "Squad" member to face a primary has defeated her challenger. Keep reading   8 Man Dies After Hiking a Mile in 119-Degree Death Valley A man died of heat exposure in Death Valley earlier this month, the second heat-related death in the California national park this year. Keep reading   This Day in History In 1936, in front of an estimated 20,000 spectators, Rainey Bethea was hanged in Owensboro, Kentucky, in the last public execution in the United States. Find out what else happened on this date here.   From the Newser Archives On this day in 2018: Long-Lost Marilyn Monroe Nude Scene Discovered   Yesterday's Most-Read Stories   From Our Sponsors Manage your subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe from Newser emails  |  Privacy Policy We'd love to hear from you. Send us a note at feedback@newser.com. Read our stories on MSN. Newser, LLC  |  1395 Brickell Avenue  |  Suite 800  |  Miami, Florida  |  33131 © 2024 Newser, LLC. All rights reserved