AOC, Once an Outsider, Takes Center Stage at DNC
In a prime-time speech, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez gave a forceful endorsement of Kamala Harris, saying Ms. Harris was “for the working class, because she’s from the working class.”
Israel Accepts Proposal to Bridge Differences on Cease-Fire, Blinken Says
The statement by the secretary of state put new pressure on Hamas, whose officials have called the proposal fundamentally slanted toward Israel.
Iran Is to Blame for Hacking Into Trump’s Campaign, Intelligence Officials Say
American intelligence agencies also confirmed that the effort extended to the Biden-Harris campaign, though that bid was unsuccessful.
Jason Isbell Offers Democrats a Way to Connect With a New Audience
The Southern white, working man’s musician performs at the Democratic convention and lets loose on the state of politics in an interview.
Jury Finds Parents of Gunman Not Liable in 2018 Texas School Shooting
Jurors decided instead that blame rested with the gunman, who was 17 at the time, and the company that sold him ammunition used in the shooting.
At DNC, Hochul Says Trump Lacks ‘New York Values’
In one of the most high-profile speeches of her career, Gov. Kathy Hochul drew a contrast between the current and former presidents, telling attendees, “If you think you’re tired of Donald Trump, talk to a New Yorker.”
George Santos Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud and Identity Theft
Mr. Santos, a former Republican congressman from New York, agreed to pay nearly $375,000 in restitution and faces a minimum of two years in prison.
Tech Entrepreneur Mike Lynch Among 6 Missing After Yacht Sinks Off Sicily
Fifteen other people were rescued. Expert divers were called in to carry out search operations in the deep water. Among the missing was a British software mogul, Mike Lynch.
Protesters March in Chicago on Democratic Convention’s Opening Day
Demonstrators were focused on a range of causes, but many said they were angry with the Biden administration’s approach to Israel and Gaza.
Former Investigator Assails World Anti-Doping Agency
The agency, which has faced intense criticism for its handling of positive tests among Chinese swimmers, should be replaced by a “truly independent” organization, its former chief investigative officer said.
More Parents Try ‘Baby-Led Weaning’ and Skip Spoon-Feeding
A growing number of parents are skipping spoon-feeding their babies and trying “baby-led weaning” instead.
Powerful Storm and Floods Batter New York City Area, Killing At Least 2
Flooding took over parts of Long Island, the Bronx and Connecticut, where two women were swept away by floodwaters and later died, officials said.
For Delaware Democrats From Biden’s Home State, a Sense of Loss at the DNC
Convention attendees from President Biden’s home state were careful to emphasize their support for Kamala Harris. But some still expressed a sense of loss.
Matthew Perry’s Death Shines a Harsh Light on Ketamine Treatment
Was Mr. Perry, whose struggles with substance abuse were widely known, a good candidate for a drug used to relieve depression? Doctors say his case raises thorny questions.
Walz Family Fertility Journey Ran Not Through I.V.F. but Another Common Treatment
Unlike in vitro fertilization, the procedure used by the Walzes does not involve freezing embryos, so it has not been targeted by anti-abortion leaders.
Phil Donahue’s Most Memorable Episodes
In his very first episode, which aired locally in Dayton, Ohio, the host, who would go on to redefine such talk shows, interviewed one of the most notorious figures in America.
The Democratic Convention Kicks Off
Plus, a push for a Gaza cease-fire. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.
Palestinian Woman and Her 6 Children Are Killed in Israeli Strike, Family Says
A Palestinian teacher and all her children were killed in a strike in Deir al-Balah that the Israeli military said had targeted “a significant Islamic Jihad terrorist.”
Woman Accusing Eric Adams of Assault Wrote About It Years Ago, Filing Says
A former Transit Police Department colleague of the mayor said she told seven people years ago that he had sexually assaulted her in 1993, according to new court filings.
How a Far-Right Takeover of Georgia’s Election Board Could Swing the Election
The unelected body that shapes voting rules has a new conservative majority who question the state’s 2020 results. They now have new power to influence the results in 2024.