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The road to Olympic gold might seem paved with sweat and genetics, but for three-time gymnastics champion Gabby Douglas, the reality is more complex.  During her most recent comeback attempt, she encountered a fascinating paradox: While dedication and diet have undoubtedly shaped her athletic potential, the precise influence of her

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — State election directors from across the country voiced serious concerns to a top U.S. Postal Service official Tuesday that the system won’t be able to handle an expected crush of mail-in ballots in the November election. Steven Carter, manager of election and government programs for the postal

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican leaders are warning party members against using overtly racist and sexist attacks against Vice President Kamala Harris, as they and former President Donald Trump’s campaign scramble to adjust to the reality of a new Democratic rival less than four months before Election Day. At a closed-door

Comments JD Vance made in 2021 questioning Vice President Kamala Harris’ leadership because she did not have biological children have resurfaced, testing the young conservative senator in his early days campaigning as part of the Republicans’ presidential ticket. During Vance’s bid for the Senate in Ohio, he said in a

WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation’s economy accelerated last quarter at a strong 2.8% annual pace, with consumers and businesses helping drive growth despite the pressure of continually high interest rates. Thursday’s report from the Commerce Department said the gross domestic product — the economy’s total output of goods and services

Some people fear heights or spiders, but a recent survey unveiled a common new fear among Americans: not being able to pay bills. According to a new CNN poll, 4 in 10 (39%) U.S. adults share an almost constant concern that their income will not cover expenses. Similarly, 46% of

PARIS (AP) — When Naomi Osaka lifts her racket on the red clay courts at Roland Garros during the Paris Olympics later this month, it’ll represent more than a high-stakes competition for the tennis star. For Osaka, a four-time grand slam champion, it’s an important step in her journey after

In the final months of Joe Biden’s presidency, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre tells theGrio the president is not done with pushing for police reform. Jean-Pierre, who discussed the Illinois state police shooting of Sonya Massey at the top of the daily press briefing on Wednesday, also expects Harris

Four men who attended a Chris Brown concert in Fort Worth, Texas, are suing the singer and several members of his entourage for $50 million after an alleged assault.  The men accuse the 35-year-old singer of “brutal, violent assault” with the incident reportedly taking place after Brown’s show on Friday,

After stepping off Air Force Two in Milwaukee on Tuesday for her first presidential campaign rally, Vice President Kamala Harris was welcomed by the usual state and city officials: Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., and Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson. But two greeters—Mayor Johnson’s twin daughters—had a