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Former President Barack Obama to speak from American Revolution Museum in Philadelphia

(Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) PHILADELPHIA - Former President Barack Obama will deliver his live address to the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday from the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia.Obama is among the headliners on the convention’s third night and is expected to speak ahead of Kamala Harris, Joe Biden’s running mate.

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In Obama, Democrats see a bridge between Joe Biden and young voters

Barack Obama speaks during Democratic National Committee event at the Austin Music Hall on March 11, 2016 in Austin, Texas. (Photo credit: MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images) WASHINGTON (AP) - Since leaving the White House nearly four years ago, former President Barack Obama has repeatedly called for a new generation of political leaders to step up.

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DNC Day 3: With Biden nominated, Democrats set to hear from Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, Kamala Harris

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and wife Dr. Jill Biden are seen in a video feed from Delaware after winning the votes to become the nominee on the second night of the 2020 Democratic National Convention at the Wisconsin Center on August WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) - Democrats formally nominated Joe Biden as their presidential candidate, with party elders, a new generation of politicians and voters in every state joining in an extraordinary, pandemic-cramped virtual convention to send him into the general election campaign to oust President Donald Trump.For someone who has spent more than three decades eyeing the presidency, the moment Tuesday night was the realization of a long-sought goal.

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Michelle Obama is suffering from 'low-grade depression' because of coronavirus and Trump

Michelle Obama has revealed that she is suffering from "low-grade depression" because of the current state of the world.

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Tampa teen faces 30 felony charges for hacking prominent Twitter accounts; 2 others charged

Courtesy: Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office TAMPA, Fla. - Prosecutors announced the arrest of a Tampa teenager believed to be the mastermind behind the hacking of prominent Twitter accounts, along with two other suspects.Graham Ivan Clark, 17, was arrested in Tampa on July 31 and faces 30 felony charges for scamming people across America, perpetuating the “Bit-Con” hack of prominent Twitter accounts including Bill Gates, Barack Obama, and Elon Musk on July 15.Meanwhile, Mason Sheppard, 19, of Bognor Regis, U.K., and Nima Fazeli, 22, of Orlando, were charged in California federal court.Although the case against the teen was also investigated by the FBI and the U.S.

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Tampa teen faces 30 felony charges for hacking prominent Twitter accounts

Courtesy: Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office TAMPA, Fla. - Prosecutors announced the arrest of a Tampa teenager believed to be the mastermind behind the hacking of prominent Twitter accounts.Graham Ivan Clark, 17, was arrested in Tampa on July 31 and faces 30 felony charges for scamming people across America, perpetuating the “Bit-Con” hack of prominent Twitter accounts including Bill Gates, Barack Obama, and Elon Musk on July 15.He will be charged as an adult, Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren said.The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the U.S.

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John Lewis funeral: Obama says Lewis ‘devoted his time’ fighting attacks on U.S. democracy

Former U.S. president Barack Obama acknowledged the 2020 U.S.

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‘John Lewis will be a founding father of that fuller, fairer, better America,’ Obama says in eulogy

ATLANTA - It’s well documented that former President Barack Obama considers Rep. John Lewis a personal hero.So when it came time to eulogize his idol, it wasn’t enough to just regurgitate the same “hero” label.

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Rep. John Lewis honored during funeral at Ebenezer Baptist Church

ATLANTA - After nearly a week-long salute to the man known for causing “good trouble”, the late Rep. John Lewis will be laid to rest Thursday in Atlanta.

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‘He believed in America’: Former presidents George W. Bush, Bill Clinton pay tribute to John Lewis

ATLANTA - Former presidents George W. Bush, Bill Clinton and Barack Obama were among the political and civil rights leaders who paid tribute Thursday to the late Rep.

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Funeral service for Rep. John Lewis taking place in Atlanta

ATLANTA - After nearly a week-long salute to the man known for causing “good trouble”, the late Rep. John Lewis will be laid to rest Thursday in Atlanta. Lewis died the evening of July 17 after a 6-month battle with pancreatic cancer.

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'Good troublemaker' Rep. John Lewis to be laid to rest in Atlanta

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Reports: Obama, Bush to attend funeral for Rep. John Lewis

John Lewis attends the U.S. Postal Service Unveiling of the 1963 March On Washington Stamp.

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Barack Obama to appear on Michelle Obama's podcast debut

LOS ANGELES – The first guest of Michelle Obama’s new podcast will have a familiar presidential voice: Barack Obama.The former United States president is expected to appear on “The Michelle Obama Podcast” on Spotify, the Obama’s Higher Ground and streaming service announced Friday. The podcast will debut Wednesday.

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Biden, Obama Discuss Importance of Being Able to Relate to Others, Health Insurance in Socially-Distanced Sit-Down

Barack Obama and Joe Biden talked about a number of hot-button issues — including President Donald Trump's response to the novel coronavirus pandemic, health care, economic recovery, police brutality and the importance of strong leadership — during a socially distanced in-person sit-down, the video of which went live online on Thursday. The talk between the 44th president of the United States and the 2020 Democratic presidential candidate was first announced on Wednesday with a video depicting Biden and Obama chatting while social distancing (and arriving at the room where they spoke in masks).

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Experts say Twitter breach troubling, undermines trust

HONG KONG - A breach in Twitter’s security that allowed hackers to break into the accounts of leaders and technology moguls is one of the worst attacks in recent years and may shake trust in a platform politicians and CEOs use to communicate with the public, experts said Thursday.The FBI said Thursday it is investigating the hacks, and said the high-profile accounts “appear to have been compromised in order to perpetuate cryptocurrency fraud."The ruse discovered Wednesday included bogus tweets from former President Barack Obama, Democratic presidential front-runner Joe Biden, Mike Bloomberg and a number of tech billionaires including Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and Tesla CEO Elon Musk.

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Donald Trump Bizarrely Blames ‘Obama Biden’ For ‘Not Testing’ For Coronavirus 3 Years Before It Existed

“Well, you know that we have one of the lowest mortality rates anywhere,” President Donald Trump, 74, falsely said on July 13. He made this claim after a reporter asked him if he was concerned about a resurgence of the COVID-19 coronavirus, the disease that has killed more than 135,000 Americans and infected more than 3.3 million. After saying that 135,000 dead is a sign of a “low mortality rate,” Trump then attacked former President Barack Obama and presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden. “If you know Biden and Obama stopped their testing– they just stopped it,” he said, per Yahoo! News. “You probably know that. I’m sure you don’t want to report it.”

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How to Watch the Stonewall Day Livestream Benefit, With Taylor Swift, Barack Obama, Hayley Kiyoko & More

Pride Live isn't letting the COVID-19 pandemic cancel Stonewall Day.

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Meghan Markle and Harry sign speaking deal that is set to make them millions

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are set to make millions on the professional speaking circuit after reportedly signing with a high-profile agency who represent Barack and Michelle Obama, as well as Bill and Hillary Clinton.

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Iconic Stonewall Inn Launches Crowdfunding Campaign to Avoid Closing

The iconic Stonewall Inn is one of the many New York businesses that has taken a financial hit after a months-long shutdown due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. Now, the establishment — which former President Barack Obama made the country's first LGBTQ rights monument in 2016 — is asking for help as it struggles to survive.

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Meghan Markle and Harry 'in huge payday after signing for elite speaking agency'

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are expected to rake in a huge amount of money after signing a deal with an elite speech agency which represents the Obamas, it has been reported.

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How Barack Obama, Taylor Swift, And More Celebs Are Teaming Up To Mark Stonewall Day

Barack Obama, Taylor Swift and Donatella Versace are among the A-list celebrities joining forces to celebrate Stonewall Day via a streaming event.On Friday June 25, celebrities are coming together to take part in Pride Live’s event to mark the anniversary of the historic Stonewall Riots of 1969 and on the fifth anniversary of the Supreme Court’s ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges for marriage equality.Obama is expected to deliver a message to the LGBTQ+ community during the livestream.

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Obama raises $7.6M for Joe Biden's campaign

WASHINGTON – Former President Barack Obama helped raise a record-breaking $7.6 million from more than 175,000 individual donors ahead of his first fundraiser for presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden. “I'm here to say that help is on the way if we do the work,” Obama said during the virtual fundraiser.

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Taylor Swift, Barack Obama, Kesha & More Set for Stonewall Day Livestream Benefit

With Pride festivals around the world canceled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Pride Live is ready to celebrate the history of LGBTQ resistance with a special live event.

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Michelle Obama Urges Youth To ‘Channel Your Frustration Into Our Democracy’

Michelle Obama urges youth to make their voices heard not just in the streets but at voting booths.

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Michelle Obama Gushes Over How Barack Loves Their Girls Malia Sasha In Sweet Father’s Day Post

Michelle Obama, 56, was one of the first celebs to take to social media to honor the father in her family, Barack Obama, 58, on Father’s Day. The doting wife shared a throwback pic of her husband laughing and hugging their two daughters Malia, 21, and Sasha, 19, along with a sweet message that reflected her appreciation for him and the other “young people” in the country.

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Photographer Mark Seliger reveals true meaning behind Obama portrait

auctioned off 26 of his classic photos to benefit COVID-19 relief efforts.Christie’s wrapped up bids this week, generating a total of $232,375.Here, Seliger shares the stories behind a few of them.For a 2001 Rolling Stone profile, Seliger had a jungle set built inside his Manhattan studio, taking inspiration from the illustrations of fantasy/sci-fi illustrator Frank Frazetta. Then he augmented it all with a pair of leopards.

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Amid wave of cultural change, Trump tries to stir a backlash

WASHINGTON – It was June 2015, and Democrats felt the nation’s political and cultural winds blowing their way. The Supreme Court ruled in President Barack Obama’s favor on landmark gay marriage and health care cases.

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US administration erases transgender and nonbinary health protections

finalized a rule affecting the text of the Affordable Care Act.More specifically, the ruling affects Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, which enshrines the protection of patients against various forms of discrimination in the context of receiving healthcare.The HHS explain that “The law prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in certain health programs and activities.”To remove any loopholes resulting from an equivocal understanding of the “sex” category, a 2016 HHS ruling under the administration of former President Barack Obama specified that the term referred to gender identity, which “means an individual’s internal sense of gender, which may be male, female, neither, or a

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Barack Obama Celebrates SCOTUS Ruling On LGBTQ Rights With Throwback Pic Of Rainbow-Colored White House

Barack Obama, 58, wished America a Happy Pride Month with a throwback photo of his former home, The White House, lit up in the LGBTQ flag’s rainbow colors on June 15. Just hours earlier, the Supreme Court ruled that the Civil Rights Act of 1964 makes it illegal for employers to discriminate American workers based on their sexual orientation and gender identity — thus protecting gay and transgender people. It was a historical move, especially considering that two Conservative justices supported the 6-3 ruling. Of course, Obama had to react to this milestone!

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Emily Ratajkowski Slams Obama After Her Husband’s N-Word Controversy!

Wait, Emily Ratajkowski is attacking Barack Obama? Right after her husband had to apologize after getting blasted for his casual use of the N-word??

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Barack Obama Celebrated As A ‘True Leader’ On Donald Trump’s 74th Birthday: He’s My ‘Real President’

While Donald Trump celebrates his 74th birthday, supporters of Barack Obama, 58,have taken to Twitter, using the hashtag “#ObamaDayJune14th”. The former POTUS may have left the White House four years ago, but his actions certainly haven’t been forgotten, with many hailing him their “true president”. One user wrote, “I will always be thankful I voted twice for and was even alive to experience the Presidency of Barack Obama. A leader and man to admire for any nation in history.”

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Biden's VP list narrows: Warren, Harris, Susan Rice, others

WASHINGTON – Joe Biden’s search for a running mate is entering a second round of vetting for a dwindling list of potential vice presidential nominees, with several black women in strong contention.Democrats with knowledge of the process said Biden’s search committee has narrowed the choices to as few as six serious contenders after initial interviews. Among the group still in contention: Sens.

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Trump may be stuck with awkwardly worded GOP platform

President Donald Trump said Friday he wants “a new and updated” Republican Party platform after the Republican National Committee voted this week to carry over the 2016 document.But Trump may be stuck with the old platform, which is peppered with jeremiads about the “current administration” that were originally written about President Barack Obama.The trouble began with a fight between Trump and North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper over coronavirus restrictions in Charlotte, the host city for the Republican National Convention.

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Biden's VP list narrows: Warren, Harris, Susan Rice, others

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On This Day In Billboard Dance History: We All Turned Down For What

While June 2014 feels like a million years ago, it was only six summers back that Barack Obama was well into his second term, Kanye and Kim were newlyweds, the World Cup was buzzing down in Brazil and a silly, entirely undeniable dance track was tearing through clubs around the globe while also making dance music history.

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Senate panel advances Mississippi appeals court nominee

WASHINGTON – The Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday advanced a federal appeals court nominee from Mississippi, despite Democratic objections over derisive comments he made about former President Barack Obama and his signature health care legislation.The GOP-led panel endorsed Mississippi Appeals Court Judge Cory Wilson on a 12-10, party-line vote. The nomination now goes to the full Senate.Wilson, a former Republican state legislator who has been on the state appeals court for 16 months, was nominated by President Donald Trump for a seat on the New Orleans-based 5th U.S.

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Ex-ambassador and Utah hopeful Huntsman says he has COVID-19

SALT LAKE CITY – Former ambassador and current Republican candidate for Utah governor Jon Huntsman Jr. said Wednesday he has tested positive for COVID-19.Huntsman said he has “classic symptoms” of the illness caused by the coronavirus, and will isolate himself while his campaign pushes through with less than three weeks before Election Day.

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Taylor Swift Finally Tweeted About the Black Lives Matter Movement and Urged People to Vote

After nearly two weeks of silence on her Twitter while Black Lives Matter protests swept the nation, Taylor Swift returned to the platform to advocate for the movement. Some fans applauded her for using her social media to speak out; others were less impressed and wanted more from her, especially since she waited so long to say anything.

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Happy Birthday, Sasha Obama: Look Back At The President’s Daughter Then Now On Her 19th Birthday

Growing up in the White House can put a unique sort of pressure on any young person, but a number of the kids who grew up at the 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue address have gone on to flourish, and Sasha Obama is one of them. The newly-minted 19-year-old celebrates her birthday today and despite social distancing precautions amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we know that she will celebrate with her loving family — sister Malia Obama, mother Michelle Obama, and father and former President of the United States, Barack Obama. To commemorate Sasha’s 19th birthday, we’re taking a look back at how the former first daughter has gracefully matured from an adorable youngster to an inspiring young woman!

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Taylor Swift shares support for voting method criticised by Trump

Taylor Swift has again placed herself in opposition to Donald Trump as she voiced support for a voting method the president has frequently attacked.

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Taylor Swift Urges Fans To Vote For Change Amid Racial Injustice

Taylor Swift is urging fans to fight for change.

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Taylor Swift Urges Voters To ‘Elect People Who Will Fight Against Police Brutality’

There once was a time when Taylor Swift was famously silent on political issues. That time is no more. “Racial injustice has been ingrained deeply into local and state governments, and changes MUST be made there,” Taylor, 30, tweeted on June 9. With this tweet, Taylor added her voice to those celebs calling for systemic change following the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Tony McDade, and more Black Americans by the hands of the police. “In order for policies to change, we need to elect people who will fight against police brutality and racism of any kind. #BlackLivesMatter.”

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Taylor Swift Speaks Out About Racial Injustice In A Series of Tweets

Taylor Swift is using her platform to speak out about systemic racism around the world, especially in the United States.

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Beyoncé Inspires Class Of 2020 With Powerful Message: ‘Real Change Has Started With You’

YouTube “Dear Class of 2020” virtual graduation ceremony, the singer congratulated high school seniors, who have persevered through an unprecedented time in the country—from the pandemic to police brutality.“Thank you for using your collective voice and letting the world know that Black lives matter,” she said. “The killings of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and so many others have left us all broken.

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Lizzo Just Performed with the New York Philharmonic for the Very First Time

Lizzo started YouTube's Dear Class of 2020 online graduation event on Sunday by playing "Pomp and Circumstance" on her flute.She was accompanied by members of the New York Philharmonic orchestra, who appeared with her remotely via video.Other celebrities appearing during the event included Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Michelle and Barack Obama, Katy Perry, and Justin Timberlake.Many students graduating in 2020 haven't been able to attend their graduation ceremonies because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Barack Obama Encourages Graduating Students: "You Can Create a New Normal"

Former President Barack Obama sent some words of encouragement to graduating students in his commencement speech that streamed Sunday as part of YouTube's Dear Class of 2020. "It's fair to say that your generation is graduating into a world that faces more profound challenges than any generation in decades," he said, referencing the coronavirus pandemic, the hundred thousand lives lost and the impact on the economy.

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