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NASCAR suspended the FireKeepers 400 until Monday, running out of time Sunday to run a race that was delayed and interrupted by rain. On Lap 51 of the 200-lap Cup race, cars went to pit road to wait and see if the rain would go away in time to get at least half of the race completed to make it official and avoid having it spill over into an extra day for the second straight year at Michigan. The race was set to resume at 11 a.m. EDT.

Suzanne Flament-Smith dropped off her daughter at a Florida high school volleyball practice and went for a walk, waiting for the team to finish.

On the final day of the visit to Colombia, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have participated in a forum regarding women of African descent. They also met on Sunday with young people as part of a traditional music festival in Cali, a city on Colombia’s Pacific coast. The tour of the Duke and duch*ess of Sussex began Thursday at the invitation of Vice President Francia Márquez, Colombia’s first Black vice president. The visit has been defined by cultural and social causes, in line with the couple’s support of the Archewell Foundation, a nonprofit organization.

Washington state has been releasing an increasing number of "sexually violent predators" from its treatment facility on McNeil Island, with little oversight. A Seattle Times investigation found that 1 in 4 people set free have been arrested for new crimes; 1 in 7 reoffended in a serious or v…

Vice President Kamala Harris kicked off a bus tour through Pennsylvania by rallying volunteers in the critical battleground state, as her Republican opponent, Donald Trump, announced plans to ratchet up his cadence of political events in a bid to stall her momentum.

Tropical Storm Ernesto strengthens into a hurricane again, forecasters say.

For months, Rob Moore felt an inkling President Joe Biden might drop out of the race — a scenario that motivated the 26-year-old Los Gatos councilmember to become a delegate at this week’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

Democrats from across the country will meet in Chicago this week to rally around Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz — just a few weeks after the Democratic Party’s ticket turned upside down following President Joe Biden’s exit from the race.

An elephant calf has been born at a California zoo that has embarked on an elephant breeding program. The Fresno Chaffee Zoo said African elephant Nolwazi gave birth early Friday and will receive round-the-clock surveillance from staff at the zoo. It is the first time an elephant has given birth at the zoo located in central California, about 150 miles southeast of San Francisco. The zoo is involved in an elephant breeding program in the hope the animals can be seen by zoogoers in the years to come. Some animal activists have criticized keeping elephants in zoos due to their complex needs.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Kursk operation aims to create buffer zone.

The Democratic National Convention runs Monday through Thursday at the United Center in Chicago, normally home to the Blackhawks and the Bulls.

Daniel Hall has shimmied gallbladders out of half-inch-wide laparoscopic incisions and performed life-saving surgeries at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System since 2007.

Kamala Harris is headed to the Democratic National Convention riding a wave of momentum, as Republicans work to leverage an advantage with voters by attacking her new economic agenda.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday sought to place the onus on Hamas for a cease-fire and hostage deal as the top U.S. diplomat arrived in Tel Aviv to press for an agreement.

Check your freezer. Perdue Foods is recalling more than 167,000 pounds of frozen chicken nuggets and tenders after some customers reported finding metal wire embedded in the products. According to Perdue and the U.S. Agriculture Department’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, the recall covers select lots of three products: Perdue Breaded Chicken Tenders, Butcher Box Organic Chicken Breast Nuggets and Perdue Simply Smart Organics Breaded Chicken Breast Nuggets. As of Friday, there were no confirmed injuries or adverse reactions tied to eating these products. Consumers who have the recalled chicken are urged to throw it away or return it to its place of purchase. Perdue is offering full refunds to impacted consumers who contact the Maryland-based company.

The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to a one-year contract with Stephon Gilmore. The veteran is the fifth cornerback the team has added since training camp began in an effort to bolster a vital position group. Gilmore will get $7 million guaranteed on a deal that could be worth as much as $10 million, his agent Jason Chayut told ESPN. The 2019 AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year with New England and five-time Pro Bowl pick will join his fifth team in five seasons. Gilmore played for Dallas in 2023 and underwent offseason shoulder surgery.

An overnight storm has kept Phoenix from setting a record for overnight low temperatures, but the city can’t seem to escape excessive daytime heat. The National Weather Service in Phoenix reports that the low around dawn Sunday was 79 degrees after as much as 1.77 inches of monsoon rain fell on the metro area. Saturday night’s low of 93 degrees had tied the city’s record set last year of 35 overnight lows in the 90s. National Weather Service meteorologists in Phoenix said the 36th overnight low likely will come soon. The mark for consecutive days of 90 degrees or below is 16, set in July 2023 when Phoenix had its hottest summer on record.

South Carolina prosecutors will seek the death penalty against a man arrested nearly two years ago and accused of fatally shooting five people. News outlets report the 7th Circuit Solicitor’s Office filed a motion last week expressing its plans to seek capital punishment for James Douglas Drayton. Drayton was arrested in October 2022 and charged with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. The victims were found in a home that authorities say was used frequently by people to use drugs. Drayton was arrested in Georgia. No trial date has been set.

Large events like the Democratic National Convention have huge carbon footprints, from transporting crowds to powering large facilities and feeding thousands.

CHICAGO — What a difference a month can make.

Vice President Kamala Harris enters this week's Democratic National Convention in Chicago with a small lead over former President Trump in national polling averages that few would have thought likely even a month ago.

It’s been nearly two weeks since Vice President Kamala Harris officially won the Democratic presidential nomination in an online vote. But the roughly 4,700 delegates charged with picking a nominee did so in relative isolation from one other in a process that wasn’t much fun for anyone. Democratic party leaders hope to correct that by holding a ceremonial vote at the Democratic National Convention, which begins Monday in Chicago. The departure from typical procedure shouldn't have much of an impact on the overall look or feel of the convention, since both parties for decades have identified their presumptive nominees long before the convention.

Former President Donald Trump is returning to Las Vegas on Friday for the first time since his assassination attempt.

Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance will headline a rally in Valdosta, Georgia, on Thursday, the same night as Vice President Kamala Harris formally accepts the Democratic nomination at the party’s Chicago convention.

Singapore will help residents and companies cope with the rising cost of living, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said.

Safety at the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in southern Ukraine is deteriorating after a drone strike Saturday, International Atomic Energy Agency monitors warned.

Bowman Gray Stadium will host a NASCAR race for the first time in more than a half-century, opening next season with an exhibition race on a site with a rich history in auto racing. NASCAR says Winston-Salem, North Carolina, will be the home of The Clash on Feb. 2, bringing the sport back to the short track for the first time since 1971. The Clash is moving from the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum after a three-year stay, following a run in Florida that dated to its inception in 1979 as the kickoff for the Daytona 500.

Health officials say Sudan has been stricken by a cholera outbreak that has killed nearly two dozen people and sickened hundreds more in recent weeks. The African nation has been roiled by a 16-month conflict and devastating floods. Health Minister Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim said in a statement Sunday that at least 22 people have died from the disease, and that at least 354 confirmed cases of cholera have been detected across the county in recent weeks.

Cholera outbreak in Sudan has killed at least 22 people, health minister says.

CHICAGO — More than a year after Chicago was announced as the host city, the Democratic National Convention is about to start.

Investigators have discovered human remains during a search of property in southeastern Michigan that belongs to a man whose wife disappeared over three years ago and is presumed dead. Dee Warner’s family reported her missing in 2021. Her husband, Dale John Warner, 56, was charged in November with open murder and tampering with evidence in her disappearance. He has pleaded not guilty. Michigan State Police said in a statement Sunday that they recently searched Dale Warner’s property in Lenawee County and found human remains. An autopsy is planned for Tuesday. Dale Warner remains jailed. He's due in court Sept. 4.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has begun his ninth diplomatic mission to the Middle East since the start of the Israel-Hamas war. He arrived in Israel on Sunday to press for the quick conclusion of a ceasefire agreement. Late last week, the three countries mediating the proposed ceasefire reported progress on a deal under which Israel would halt most military operations in Gaza and release a number of Palestinian prisoners in exchange for the release of hostages held by Hamas. Blinken meets Israeli leaders Monday and plans to go to Egypt on Tuesday.

“Alien: Romulus,” the latest installment in the 45-year-old franchise, opened in first place at the North American box office. The 20th Century Studios release earned an estimated $41.5 million in its first weekend, where it was playing in 3,885 locations in the U.S. and Canada. Including international showings in 49 markets, “Alien: Romulus” boasted a $108.2 million global debut. The Walt Disney Co., which owns 20th Century Studios, claimed the top two spots on the charts, with Marvel’s “Deadpool & Wolverine” now in its fourth weekend, taking second place with $29 million. “It Ends With Us” came in third place with $24 million.

Tropical Storm Ernesto churned away from Bermuda and headed further into the Atlantic but sent powerful swells rolling toward the U.S. East Coast, generating rip currents associated with at least one death and prompting many rescues. The National Weather Service posted a coastal flood advisory and warned of high risk from rip currents along the Atlantic Coast through Monday evening. At Manasquan Inlet in New Jersey, officials said a fisherman washed off the north jetty Saturday but was quickly rescued. Forecasters said a 41-year-old man drowned Saturday in a rip current at Surf City, North Carolina. Two men drowned Friday in separate incidents on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, but it was unclear whether rip currents were involved.

Black male voters are traditionally one of the most consistently Democratic-leaning demographics in the nation. The potential election of Vice President Kamala Harris has refocused attention on Black men, a demographic that Democrats and Republicans view as persuadable but whose multifaceted experiences and political preferences often go unaddressed in public debate. Black voters have historically prioritized policies on civil rights and economic mobility, leading to overwhelming support for Democrats. Whether Black men turn out in high numbers and to what degree they maintain traditional support for Democratic candidates may prove decisive in November.

More than 400 homes in Northern Ireland have been evacuated to remove what is suspected to be a World War II-era bomb. Police said Sunday that the removal operation could take more than five days. The device was discovered Friday in Newtownards, an area of County Down, about 9 miles east of Belfast. Police thanked residents for their patience and understanding. But they say that safety is the reason for the evacuation and they won't take any risks.

The London Zoo has removed Banksy’s gorilla mural from its entrance gate. The painting was the final animal-themed work by the street artist that appeared over nine consecutive days in London. It is now at least the fifth of those works to be either stolen, defaced or moved to a secure place for protection. The zoo says it removed the work from public display Friday evening and has not confirmed what it will do with it in the future. It was covered with a reproduction of the work and a sign in British slang saying, “Banksy woz ere.”

SAN JOSE, Calif. — After the U.S. Supreme Court granted cities broad new authority to clear homeless camps in June, Gov. Gavin Newsom had a clear message for local officials: no more excuses.

The Democratic National Convention kicks off this week, with delegates and officials descending on Chicago to formally nominate Vice President Kamala Harris as their nominee. The gathering begins Monday and runs through Thursday at the United Center. A number of broadcast outlets will carry prime-time speeches live each night, and the DNC is set to stream on a number of platforms, including YouTube. Harris is expected to accept her party’s nomination at the convention and give a speech Thursday. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, her pick for his running mate, is slated to speak to delegates on Wednesday.

Sabrina Ionescu had 23 points, Breanna Stewart scored 18 and Jonquel Jones added a double-double as the New York Liberty cruised to a 79-67 victory over the Las Vegas Aces on Saturday to earn their fourth consecutive trip to the playoffs. Ionescu made 9 of 21 shots — 3 of 10 from 3-point range — and grabbed six rebounds as New York maintained the best record in the league with its second road win over Las Vegas this season. Jones scored 10 points and snagged a season-high 17 rebounds for New York, which earned its sixth straight victory. A’ja Wilson finished with 24 points and 11 rebounds to pace Las Vegas.