20 August 2024
The Democratic National Convention kicks off in Chicago, with Hillary Clinton speaking ahead of Joe Biden's keynote address to thousands of delegates celebrating presidential nominee Kamala Harris. Look back on our blog to see how the day's events unfolded.
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20 Aug: On a night that was meant to be a celebration of his bid for a second term, Joe Biden was moved to tears as he endorsed Kamala Harris. Here's what you missed from day one of the Democratic Convention.... more
20 Aug: The 59-year-old author created the magical 'Harry Potter' franchise - which went on to become the best-selling book series of all time with more than 600 million copies sold wordwide - but admitted that because she had wanted to be a published writer so badly, she didn't want to think of herself as such even after the publication because she didn't want to "jinx" herself... more
20 Aug: Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua expects to have Grace Nweke available for the 2027 World Cup, despite her looming Australian switch... more
20 Aug: The Roosters have received a boost on the run to NRL finals - by re-signing State of Origin forwards Spencer Leniu and Connor Watson until the end of the 2027 season... more
20 Aug: With debate raging around the Treaty Principles Bill. It’s important to recognise a dispute between Maori and the Crown is not the same as a breakdown in relations between Maori and Pakeha in general.... more
20 Aug: The 36-year-old actress tied the knot with Ryan Reynolds , 47, in 2012 and Blake - who has four children with her husband - revealed the pair are happier than ever... more
20 Aug: The 38-year-old singer recently got engaged to businessman and semi-professional soccer player Mitch Hahn, after two years of dating, and Nicola wants her bandmates - Cheryl Tweedy, Kimberley Walsh and Nadine Coyle - to play a special role in the celebrations... more