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Anthony Volpe of the New York Yankees looks to complete a 2nd-inning double play after forcing out Teoscar Hernández of the Los Angeles Dodgers at Yankee Stadium on June 7 in New York City.

Anthony Volpe of the New York Yankees looks to complete a 2nd-inning double play after forcing out Teoscar Hernández of the Los Angeles Dodgers at Yankee Stadium on June 7 in New York City. Jim McIsaac/Getty Images hide caption

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The Dodgers vs. Yankees World Series Game 1 is tonight. Here's what to know

The New York Yankees will face off against the Los Angeles Dodgers tonight in Game 1 of the 2024 World Series. Here's how and where to watch.

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A general view of Cinderella's Castle at Walt Disney World Resort in March 2022 in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

A general view of Cinderella's Castle at Walt Disney World Resort in March 2022 in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Arturo Holmes/Getty Images for Disney Dreamers hide caption

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Disney trips meant for homeless NYC students went to school employees' families

Disney trips that were meant for homeless students in New York City public schools were used by school employees' families instead, according to a report released by the district earlier this month.

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From left: Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Reverend Al Sharpton, Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren.

From left: Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Reverend Al Sharpton, Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren. Chip Somodevilla, Saul Loeb/Getty Images hide caption

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WATCH: DNC Night 4 speeches from Harris, Whitmer, Sharpton, Kinzinger and more

Gun violence, race, climate change and, of course, Donald Trump were themes of the night that culminated in Kamala Harris accepting the Democratic Party's nomination for president.

Vice President Kamala Harris delivers her speech to accept the party's nomination for president Thursday in Chicago at the end of the Democratic National Convention.

Vice President Harris delivers her speech to accept the party's nomination for president Thursday in Chicago at the end of the Democratic National Convention. Grace Widyatmadja/NPR hide caption

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Elections

Harris had one of the shortest acceptance speeches in history. Trump had the longest

Her speech, at only 38 minutes, was the 12th-shortest in modern history, while her opponent holds the records for the three longest acceptance speeches in American political history.

Thursday

From left: Bill Clinton, Stevie Wonder and Oprah Winfrey all brought the DNC crowd to their feet on Wednesday.

From left: Bill Clinton, Stevie Wonder and Oprah Winfrey all brought the DNC crowd to their feet on Wednesday. Chip Somodevilla, Saul Loeb, Andrew Harnik/Getty Images hide caption

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Elections

Who spoke at the DNC: Watch speeches from Tim Walz, Bill Clinton, Oprah and Stevie Wonder

While Night 3 of the DNC was capped with Tim Walz accepting the vice presidential nomination, there were a few other twists along the way — from Oprah to Stevie Wonder and more Republicans.

Wednesday

Former U.S. President Bill Clinton speaks on stage during the third day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois.

Former U.S. President Bill Clinton speaks on stage during the third day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption

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WATCH: Former President Bill Clinton rallies the crowd around 'clear choice' in November

Former President Bill Clinton spoke to the crowd on Night 3 of the DNC, thanking President Biden for his service, praising Kamala Harris and emphasizing the high stakes of the November election.

Barack and Michelle Obama share the stage in between their speeches at the DNC.

Barack and Michelle Obama share the stage in between their speeches at the DNC. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images hide caption

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Who spoke at the DNC: Watch speeches from the Obamas, Bernie Sanders and Doug Emhoff

Night 2 of the Democratic National Convention is a wrap. The program featured more Democratic heavy-hitters (and a couple of Republicans) who sought to promote a message of hope while also sharpening attacks against Donald Trump.

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Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz watch the night unfold.

Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz watch the night unfold. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption

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Who spoke at the DNC: Watch speeches from AOC, Jasmine Crockett, the Bidens and Harris

Night 1 featured a number of Democratic heavy-hitters, many of whom focused on the political and civil rights leaders who came before, making the nomination of Vice President Kamala Harris possible.

Monday

Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton salutes the attendees as she steps off stage after speaking on the first day of the Democratic National Convention.

Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton salutes the attendees as she steps off stage after speaking on the first day of the Democratic National Convention. BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Elections

In a full-circle moment, former nominee Hillary Clinton speaks in support of Harris

Clinton, who lost to former President Donald Trump in 2016, walked onto stage to the song "Brave" by Sara Bareilles, and used her time at the podium to push for a message of unity and progress. She praised President Biden, calling him a "true patriot" and thanking him for his service before moving onto "a new chapter in America's story."

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) speaks onstage during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on August 19, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) speaks onstage during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on August 19, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. Joe Raedle/Getty Images hide caption

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Elections

AOC speaks to the middle class in her first major convention appearance

This was the congresswoman's first major convention speech, for which she was given a primetime slot. In 2020, Ocasio-Cortez addressed the DNC crowd with a pre-recorded minute-and-a-half-long endorsement for Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders.

Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) speaks onstage during the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois.

Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) speaks onstage during the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption

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Elections

WATCH: Rep. Maxine Waters endorses Kamala Harris in DNC Night 1 remarks

Waters, 86, told the story of Fannie Lou Hamer, a Black activist from Mississippi who fought for a seat at the 1964 Democratic National Convention. She brought the moment full circle to Harris, who is the first Black woman to be nominated by a major party for president.

Wednesday

Biden forgives more than $6 billion in loans for 317,000 Art Institutes students

Student loan borrowers and advocates gather for the People's Rally To Cancel Student Debt During The Supreme Court Hearings On Student Debt Relief on February 28, 2023 in Washington, DC. Jemal Countess/Getty Images for People's Rally hide caption

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Education

Biden forgives more than $6 billion in loans for 317,000 Art Institutes students

President Biden announced the relief for attendees of the now-shuttered art schools, saying they "falsified data, knowingly misled students, and cheated borrowers into taking on mountains of debt."

Friday

Delta flight makes emergency return after exit slide separates from Boeing aircraft

A Boeing 767 passenger aircraft of Delta Air Lines arrives from Dublin at JFK International Airport in New York as the Manhattan skyline looms in the background on Feb. 7, 2024. Charly Triballeau/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Delta flight makes emergency return after exit slide separates from Boeing aircraft

The Los Angeles-bound flight was forced to make an emergency return to New York's JFK airport after an emergency slide came apart from the Boeing 767, the airline said.

Tuesday

Former RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel dropped as an NBC contributor following outcry

Then-RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel speaks during a press conference at the Republican National Committee headquarters in 2020 in Washington. Samuel Corum/Getty Images hide caption

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Politics

Former RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel dropped as an NBC contributor following outcry

Ronna McDaniel — former head of the RNC and a Trump ally — has been dropped by NBC following both internal and public pushback after the network hired her as a paid contributor.

Thursday

Biden cancels nearly $6 billion in student debt for public service workers

Activists and students protest in front of the Supreme Court during a rally for student debt cancellation in Washington, D.C., in February 2023. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Education

Biden cancels nearly $6 billion in student debt for public service workers

Because of past administrative failures, the some 78,000 affected public service workers such as nurses and teachers never got the relief they were entitled to under the law, Biden said.

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