Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention will feature addresses from President Biden and 2016 Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton. CBS News political director Fin Gómez has more on Clinton’s speech and other notes about the convention, including how it differs from last month’s Republican National Convention. Source
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Why Chicago was selected to host DNC 2024
The 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago will be the first time the Windy City has hosted the convention since 1996. Adriana Diaz breaks down why Chicago was picked to host this year’s DNC. Source
Breaking down Day 1 of the DNC
President Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden are set to speak Monday at the DNC, but they won’t be heard from again after that. Nancy Cordes breaks down that decision and other important moments from Day 1 of the DNC. Source
Democratic National Convention kicks off in Chicago
The Democratic National Convention began Monday as thousands of delegates arrived in the city. The convention follows a weekend bus tour of western Pennsylvania for Vice President Kamala Harris, as both she and former President Trump are campaigning heavily in the key battleground state. Ed O’Keefe reports. Source
Daytime talk show legend Phil Donahue dies at age 88
Phil Donahue, the daytime talk show legend who pioneered the participation of the live studio audience, has died. He was 88. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Monday, Aug. 19, 2024
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
Former Harris communications director on DNC Night 1, focus on Black women
Ashley Etienne, a CBS News political contributor and former communications director for Vice President Kamala Harris, spoke to CBS News’ Nancy Cordes about the first night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, the focus on Black women and how it’s a full circle moment with Harris at the top of the Democratic ticket. Source
Watch Live: DNC kicks off Day 1 with President Biden set to headline
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and first lady Jill Biden are also scheduled to speak. Source
Overtourism creates havoc this summer as travelers swarm scenic destinations
To be visited during the summer of overtourism in 2024 means traffic jams, water problems and high housing prices. Source
Pro-Palestinian protesters march near United Center as DNC begins
What appeared to be just shy of 10,000 people were seen on the march route—and the protest remained peaceful as it reached Park 578. Source