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Protestors march from Union Square in Chicago during the DNC.

Pro-Palestinian protesters rally outside the Democratic National Convention

As the DNC gets underway for the third night, protesters gathered in Union Park, a few blocks away from the United Center.

Rachel Goldberg, mother of Hersh Goldberg Polin who is being held hostage by Hamas, speaks on the third day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, on August 21, 2024.

Parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin call for Oct. 7 hostages to return home in remarks at the DNC

Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg, parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin held hostage by Hamas in Gaza since Oct. 7, took to the podium at the DNC calling for a cease-fire deal so that the 109 remaining Hamas hostages can return home.

A person stands next to tents on a sidewalk in San Francisco on April 21, 2020.

Humboldt County supervisors send letter to San Francisco mayor over homeless bussing program

Humboldt County Supervisors agreed to send a letter to San Francisco’s mayor on Tuesday about a program that’s allegedly been bussing homeless people to their county.

Former First Lady Michelle Obama (R) introduces former President Barack Obama on the second day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, on August 20, 2024.

Former first lady Michelle Obama's suit sets the internet on fire

Obama wore a navy sleeveless jacket with crisscross, reconstructed lapels in front that she paired with matching trousers. The more than $2,500 fit came from luxury fashion brand Monse's resort 2025 collection and it's left the internet in shambles.

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.

Audit recommends some housekeeping and horse sense at Oregon Racing Commission

Secretary of State's audit of Oregon racing commission.

Social Security Administration encourages eligible people to step up for Supplemental Security Income

Social Security Administration encourages eligible earners to apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

Cal Poly Humboldt harvests seaweed from its unique aquaculture program

Cal Poly Humboldt acquaculture program from Rafael Cuevas Uribe in the Department of Fisheries Biology and Rick Zechman in the College of Natural Resources and Sciences.

Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz high-fives presidential nominee Kamala Harris at a campaign rally at the Fiserv Forum on Tuesday in Milwaukee.

Here’s who’s speaking on Day 3 of the DNC

Tim Walz is the main event, but former President Bill Clinton, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg are also speaking in Chicago on Wednesday.

What's Zyn, and why there was a shortage this summer

Zyn pouches are the latest nicotine craze in the world of cigarette substitutes, with over 130 million containers sold in the first quarter of this year. Health experts and lawmakers are concerned.

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