Joe Biden to Accept Democratic Presidential Nomination in Delaware

Who is Karen Bass, Potential Biden VP Pick?

With the announcement of Joe Biden’s running mate looming, Bass has become one of the top contenders.

US election: Trump cuts Biden's lead in the polls to five points

A look at the seven-day rolling average of the approval rating of USPresidential candidates Joe Biden and Donald Trump, courtesy ofRealClearPolitics.

Biden: ‘I Haven’t Taken Cognitive Test’

Biden: ‘I Haven’t Taken Cognitive Test’

Biden unveils $280 mln campaign advertising blitz

[NFA] The Democratic presidential candidate plans to buy digital and TV ads in 15 states, including key battlegrounds and Republican-leaning states. This report produced by Zachary Goelman.

Activist Cori Bush Ousts 20-Year US Representative Clay in Missouri

Bush defeated longtime Representative William Lacy Clay in Missouri’s Democratic primary on Tuesday.

Kobach loses U.S. Senate seat in Kansas primary

U.S. Representative Roger Marshall won the Kansas Republican primary for the Senate on Tuesday, defeating anti-immigration firebrand Kris Kobach with the help of the party establishment, which feared Kobach would hurt Republican chances in the fall. Ryan Brooks reports.

The Ice Cream Flavors Each U.S. State Craves Right Now

Sunday is National Ice Cream Day! According to the Huff Post, to celebrate the occasion, Google shared a list of the most uniquely searched ice cream flavors, in every American state within the last week. Popular flavors include Peach, Vanilla, and even Boba. Here are the most searched, in some states: 1. Arizona ― Bubble Gum 2. Arkansas ― Peach 3. California & Hawaii― Boba 4.Connecticut ― Peaches and Cream 5. Delaware ― Blueberry 6. Florida ― Mango 7. Idaho ― Vegan Cherry 8.

US welcomes nation's tallest statue of Hindu deity Hanuman in Delaware

The United States got its tallest Lord Hanuman statue, built in Delaware. The 25-feet tall statue, weighs around 45 tonnes and costs more than $100,000 for construction and logistics. It has been carved from a solid block of black granite. The statue has been handcrafted by a number of artisans and took more than a year to complete. President of Hindu Temple of Delaware Association, Patibanda Sarma said, "Earlier, we thought installation ceremony to perform next year due to COVID-19 but then we did it this year so that the almighty help us to get through this pandemic."

Biden Supporter Says Biden Should Stay In The Basement

Terry McAuliffe is a prominent Democrat and Joe Biden supporter. He told a meeting of Virginia Democrats that Biden should remain in his Delaware home’s basement for the duration of the 2020 presidential campaign. The NY Post reports that McAuliffe was Hillary Clinton’s campaign chairman in 2016. MacAuliffe spoke via Zoom to a videoconference of the Norfolk City Democratic Committee. McAuliffe said Biden's team prefer he stay quiet and only say things "strategically", when the time is right.

Democrats Plan Virtual Convention

On Wednesday, Democrats said they will hold an almost entirely virtual presidential nominating convention Aug. 17-20 in Milwaukee. Joe Biden plans to accept the presidential nomination in person. According to Business Insider it remains to be seen whether there will be a significant in-person audience there to see him accept the nomination. The Democratic National Committee said in a statement that official business will take place virtually. Delegates are being asked not to travel to Milwaukee.

Ruth the elephant loves breaking wood

An African female elephant finds joy in breaking and sometimes eating wood

Trump to accept Republican nomination in Florida

U.S. President Donald Trump will accept the Republican presidential nomination in Jacksonville, Florida this summer. Gloria Tso reports.

Tiger Woods: It's not the Ryder Cup without fans

Tiger Woods said the Ryder Cup was not the same without fans as he backed the decision to postpone the Whistling Straits showpiece until next year.The biennial clash between the United States and Europe had been due to take place in September, but continuing concerns over coronavirus meant event organisers were unable to guarantee the Wisconsin venue could safely host spectators this year and opted to push it back until 2021.

Funding crunch risks U.S. election chaos

[NFA] State election officials face budget cuts after tax revenues plunged in the virus-stricken economy, with consequences that could undermine voters’ faith in the polls. This report produced by Zachary Goelman.

Trump bets re-opening schools may win votes

[NFA] The Republican president's re-election effort sees re-opening schools shuttered by the coronavirus as part of a plan to restore his standing among suburban voters. This report produced by Zachary Goelman.