Thursday, August 22, 2024

Kamala Harris Hasn't Given a Speech Like This Before (Daily Rundown by Newser)

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August 22, 2024
 
 
The Big Rundown
It's Kamala Harris' big night—the vice president will formally accept the Democratic nomination at the party convention following a string of high-energy nights in Chicago. Keep reading
 
More Big News
The 17-year-old son of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz drew a lot of attention at the convention Wednesday when he wept during his father's speech. Keep reading
 
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Today's Jaw-Dropper
Family members of a woman who spent time in a California hospital say they desperately searched for her for a year after the hospital claimed she had checked herself out. Keep reading
 
Don't Overlook
Sphen, the elder partner in a world-famous same-sex penguin couple, has died at age 11, a Sydney aquarium said Thursday. Keep reading
 
On the Lighter Side
Botswana says one of the largest diamonds ever found has been unearthed at one of its mines and will be put on display. Keep reading
 
Science Buzz
Ice Age hunters who took down mammoths and other large game may not have done so by tossing spears. Keep reading
 
Wild Card
Rick Steves—a juggernaut unto himself in the world of travel—has announced to fans that he has prostate cancer, reports NBC News. Keep reading
 
TODAY'S NEWSER.AI PICK
Two Russian climbers injured on Gasherbrum in Pakistan reached a hospital in Peshawar on Thursday after being stranded for a week. Keep reading
 
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