Big Moments, Takeaways From Day One of the DNC (Newser Morning 8)

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August 20, 2024     "Honor is not the exclusive property of any political party." —Herbert Hoover   1 Son of a Rock Icon Suspected in Tahoe-Area Murders The son of the longtime drummer for Creedence Clearwater Revival was arrested Wednesday in California on suspicion of two murders in the Lake Tahoe area. Keep reading   2 Big Moments, Takeaways From Day One of the DNC The first night of the Democratic National Convention is in the books. Keep reading   From our sponsors Pop Quiz: What's the Body's Most Abundant Protein? The answer: Collagen. NativePath's Certified Grass-Fed Collagen Powder is made from grass-fed, pasture-raised cows and contains 18 grams of protein per suggested serving. Start incorporating it daily to support skin elasticity, joint health, bone strength, and muscle growth and maintenance. Check it out   At a Glance People walk in front of a rising supermoon at Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles, Monday, Aug. 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel) Keep reading   3 Israel Recovers Bodies of 6 Hostages The Israeli military said Tuesday that it recovered the bodies of six hostages taken in Hamas' Oct. 7 attack that started the war in Gaza, as US and Arab mediators tried to advance an agreement to halt the fighting and release scores of other militant-held captives. Keep reading   4 Shiloh Jolie Officially Drops the 'Pitt' Shiloh Jolie is officially no longer Shiloh Jolie-Pitt. Keep reading   5 Marlo Thomas and Phil Donahue Had an Epic Love Story Marlo Thomas and Phil Donahue were the frequent subjects of articles with headlines like "secrets to a lasting Hollywood marriage," and on Monday, Thomas was mourning the death of her husband of 44 years. Keep reading   6 Pro-Palestinian Protesters Tear Down Security Fence at DNC Dozens of protesters broke through a security fence near the site of the Democratic National Convention on its opening day Monday as thousands took to the streets to voice their opposition to the war in Gaza, the AP reports. Keep reading     7 18-Year-Olds Charged With Murdering Johnny Wactor Two 18-year-olds have been charged in the slaying of actor Johnny Wactor. Keep reading   8 'I Gave My Best to You:' Biden's Farewell Address President Biden closed the first night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Monday, and he spoke to the roaring applause of an enthusiastic audience. Keep reading   This Day in History On Aug. 20, 1858, Charles Darwin's theory of evolution was first published, in the "Journal of the Proceedings of the Linnean Society." Find out what else happened on this date here.   From the Newser Archives On this day in 2020: 'No Former President Has Ever Attacked' Like Obama Did   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