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Former President Donald Trump is safe after an assassination attempt at his rally

The political landscape changed with a shooting at former President Donald Trump's rally in Pennsylvania Saturday evening leaving Americans waking up Sunday with more questions than answers.

Jiya Bavishi's auditory brainstem implant is helping her hear some sounds for the first time.

New Hearing Technology Brings Sound To A Little Girl

Jiya Bavishi is one of a handful of children in the United States testing an experimental hearing device, a tiny implant in her brainstem. Jiya is now able to hear and repeat some sounds.

A shopper fills her cart in a grocery store in Los Angeles. Inflation has made the cost of groceries jump, but some prices have started to level off.

The economy is a trouble spot for Biden despite strong signs. Here's why

Despite job growth, low unemployment and record spending, Americans are in a sour mood about the economy — and that could spell trouble for President Biden's reelection chances.

The Paris Olympics medals will have pieces of the Eiffel Tower

A hexagonal, polished chunk of iron taken from the iconic landmark is being embedded in each gold, silver and bronze medal that will be hung around athletes' necks at the Paris Games and Paralympics.

Musicians John Legend, Ari O'Neal and Sheila E. perform on stage during the third day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois.

Here's who has performed at the third night of the Democratic National Convention

In between impassioned speeches by political VIPs --- including former President Bill Clinton, former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and 2024 Vice President candidate Tim Walz --- the heavy hitters of the music world lit up Chicago’s United Center arena. Night 3 was host to performances by Stevie Wonder, John Legend with Sheila E. and Maren Morris.

President Biden's campaign is ramping up efforts to reach out to Republicans who don't want to support former President Donald Trump — including supporters of former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley.

Meet a former GOP staffer who is 'building permission' for Republicans to vote Biden

The Biden campaign announced a new hire to head their effort to court Republican voters. It's part of a recent push from the Biden campaign to make inroads with GOP voters who don't like Trump.

Some DVD vendors in Shanghai still sell on the street, but a government crackdown forced most out of business or into storefronts.

The Oscar Nominees Are In; The Shanghai DVD Sellers Are Stocking Up

The Academy Awards are coming this month, and if you're still trying to see all the nominated films, it may be easier to find them in China than in the U.S. — if you don't mind the pirated versions.

Report Reveals Deeply Misguided Interrogation Tactics, Feinstein Says

The Senate's "torture report" finds that the CIA conducted brutal interrogations of detainees in the years after 9/11, misled elected leaders, and got little useful information from the harsh tactics.

Simone Biles smiles during her floor exercise routine at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships on Sunday.

With the Olympics fast approaching, gymnast Simone Biles already looks dominant

After mental health struggles sidelined her at the Tokyo Olympics, the 27-year-old star is back with an all-around title at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships and a spot at the Olympic trials.

Monique Worrell speaks during the NAACP 5114 Marion County Branch 41st Freedom Fund and Awards Banquet at the Klein Conference Center at the College of Central Florida in Ocala. on April 28, 2023.

DeSantis appointee says he won't help his elected replacement take office

A state attorney in Florida is telling his staff he can’t help his elected replacement take over his seat because Gov. Ron DeSantis had already suspended the Democrat from the office. Judicial circuit prosecutor Andrew Bain sent the message to his staff Monday and it was obtained by The Associated Press.

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