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No place in America: Biden says narrative about Haitian immigrants simply wrong

Friday, September 13 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden weighed in Friday on unsubstantiated claims that Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, are abducting and eating cats and dogs, saying the narrative is "simply wrong" and has "no place in America.""This has to stop, what he's doing. It has... Read More.

Democrats announce themes for 4 nights of convention, including bold vision for America

Sunday, August 18 by ABC News

(CHICAGO) -- Vice President Kamala Harris will set out what Democratic officials are touting as a "bold vision for America's future" at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next week, as her campaign looks to maintain the momentum that has so irked former President... Read More.

How Kamala Harris is making America discuss race following Trump comment

Monday, August 5 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The ethnicity of Vice President Kamala Harris, the daughter of a Jamaican father and an Indian mother, has begun a conversation about how race fits into her political identity as she runs for president on the 2024 Democratic presidential ticket.Former President Donald... Read More.

Holland America adds new cruises for celestial events in 2026

Tuesday, July 30 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Holland America has created some picture perfect cruise itineraries for travelers with celestial events on their adventure bucket list such as seeing the northern lights or a total solar eclipse from the high seas.The Seattle-based cruise line announced a new slate... Read More.

Harrison Ford says keeping his Captain America: Brave New World characters secret was “wonderful”

Monday, July 29 by ABC News

Harrison Ford, if you don't know by now, is a pretty good actor. A chat with Entertainment Weekly reveals he straight-up lied to a reporter from another outlet about his character in Captain America: Brave New World, President Thaddeus "Thunderbolt"... Read More.

Rural America wants its voice heard in 2024 election

Saturday, July 20 by ABC News

(MADISON, Wis.) -- As the 2024 elections heat up and politicians vie for Americans' votes, an important group is feeling forgotten.Rural America, home to many agricultural and manufacturing workers, is still figuring out which political message resonates with them, according to Wisconsin farmers Katie... Read More.

Biden and Trump speak after he says no place in America for this kind of violence

Saturday, July 13 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden spoke with former President Donald Trump on Saturday night, just hours after a possible assassination attempt on him at his rally in Pennsylvania."I’ve been thoroughly briefed by all the agencies in the federal government as to the situation based... Read More.

Anthony Mackie, Harrison Ford, Giancarlo Esposito, Red Hulk in teaser for Captain America: Brave New World

Friday, July 12 by ABC News

Marvel Studios has dropped an action-packed teaser for Captain America: Brave New World, the first standalone film with Anthony Mackie's Sam Wilson as the star-spangled hero. As reported, Harrison Ford joins the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross, succeeding the... Read More.

Brawl breaks out between players and fans after Colombia-Uruguay Copa America match

Thursday, July 11 by ABC News

(CHARLOTTE, N.C.) -- After a heated match on the pitch, emotions spilled over into the stands Wednesday night at the Colombia/Uruguay Copa America semi-final match in Charlotte, North Carolina.About a dozen Uruguay players went into the stands and had to be removed by security... Read More.

US Surgeon General Murthy declares gun violence public health crisis in America

Tuesday, June 25 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, issued a new advisory on Tuesday declaring gun violence a public health crisis.In his announcement, Murthy also called for an evidence-based approach to public health change and a ban on assault weapons and large-capacity magazines... Read More.

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