Clinton using convention to send message to wary GOP voters

Long a lightning rod on the right, Hillary Clinton is making a targeted appeal to Republicans who challenge Donald Trump's claim to the conservative mantle and fear his possible presidency. Clinton's final day of the Democratic National Convention featured speeches from a former member of President Ronald Reagan's administration and a U.S. Chamber of Commerce official who is heading a GOP group supporting Clinton, part of an expanded outreach to Republican voters and donors.

For inspiration, new Democratic stars look to Elizabeth Warren

Twelve years ago, Barack Obama's electrifying speech at the Democratic National Convention brought tears to Andrew Gillum's eyes. Now mayor of Tallahassee, Florida, and viewed as a rising star in that state, Gillum did not hesitate when asked to name his political role model.

Hillary Clinton calls for American unity in accepting Democratic presidential nomination

Hillary Clinton, the former secretary of state, New York senator and first lady formally accepted the Democratic nomination for U.S. president in Philadelphia on Thursday, making history as the first woman to do so for a major party. The video that introduced her, narrated by Morgan Freeman, centered on Clinton's role in the senate following the Sept.

Hillary Clinton to give much-anticipated acceptance speech Thursday night

The final day of the Democratic National Convention is underway inside the Wells Fargo Center and party presidential nominee Hillary Clinton's acceptance speech is the main feature Thursday night. Clinton is not seen as warm or trustworthy by a large percentage of American voters, and while other speakers have tried to help her image in those regards this week, the former Secretary of State is expected to focus on her qualifications to be president and her plans for the next four years.

Why Bill Clinton’s Hebrew Hillary button resonated

There was a thrill ride on Jewish Democratic social media Wednesday night when Bill Clinton was spotted at the Democratic National Convention sporting a button backing his wife - in Hebrew. Robert Wexler, a former Democratic congressman, indulged in a little partisan kvelling when he appeared Thursday with Israeli Ambassador Ron Dermer on a panel.

FAA safety inspectors unable to make surprise inspections

" U.S. safety inspectors are generally unable to conduct unannounced inspections of foreign repair stations where most airlines send their planes for major repair work, and sometimes must cancel inspections for lack of funds, according to a government watchdog. Federal Aviation Administration inspectors are required to give countries where the repairs stations are located advance notice of their plans, and often notice to the repair stations and the country's aviation safety agency as well, according to a report released Thursday by the Government Accountability Office.

Her turn now: Hillary Clinton makes her case for presidency

After three days of Democratic stars, including a pair of presidents, asserting she is ready for the White House, Clinton must make that case for herself on her nominating convention's final night. The first woman to lead a major U.S. political party toward the White House, Clinton will be greeted Thursday by a crowd of cheering delegates eager to see history made in the November election.

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Illegal immigrant convicted of murdering Chandra Levy in 2001 will be RELEASED and WON'T be retried as prosecutors drop the charges based on new leads in death of Congressman's mistress EXCLUSIVE: ANOTHER 90s scandal returns to haunt the Clintons - Chinese billionaire who made illegal donations to Bill's re-election campaign faces Congress quiz after being arrested by FBI over bribery Disgraced Democratic Party chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz has POLICE ESCORT at Philadelphia convention as insiders line up to reveal her egomaniacal management style Can YouTube predict the election? Interactive map reveals most watched candidates in every state - and Donald Trump tops the chart with over a million having watched a tour of his private jet Moment of reckoning: Clinton's speech will accuse Donald Trump of being an affront to the nation's values - and multimillionaire Clinton will attack the ... (more)

Postcard from the Democratic National Convention

As the old saw goes, all politics is local -- and that's true even when it comes to this week's Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. Joining Hillary Clinton, Sen. Bernie Sanders, First Lady Michelle Obama and about 4,700 convention delegates was one of Mountain View's own politicians, City Councilman Lenny Siegel, who said he considered himself lucky to land a spot at the event.

Democratic National Convention – Day 4

Gallery: California delegates hold up signs as they cheer for Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Thursday, July 28, 2016. Gallery: The Democratic women of the US Senate waves to delegates during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Thursday, July 28, 2016.

Clues in DNC hacking point to Russia, despite Trump claims

DNC Chairwoman, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., speaks during a Florida delegation breakfast, Monday, July 25, 2016, in Philadelphia, during the first day of the Democratic National Convention. DNC Chairwoman, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., speaks during a Florida delegation breakfast, Monday, July 25, 2016, in Philadelphia, during the first day of the Democratic National Convention.

Tracing the LGBT DNC Legacy

The Democratic National Convention is creating LGBT history in full public view. This will mark the first national political party convention with LGBT participation on every level: the largest number of out LGBT delegates and OUT delegates at every level, from a small country district to super delegate, from county commissioner to U.S. Senator.

The Latest: WH: Obama’s list of threats wasn’t about Trump

President Barack Obama speaks during the third day session of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Wednesday, July 27, 2016. . Democratic vice presidential candidate, Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., takes the stage during the third day session of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Wednesday, July 27, 2016.

Reid: ‘Absolute fraud’ Grayson should drop Fla. Senate bid

Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid says fellow Democrat Alan Grayson should drop his bid for Senate in Florida following reports he physically abused his ex-wife. Reid says Grayson is an "absolute fraud" and says: "Now having whacked his ex-wife around a few times ... I don't know who supports him other than himself."

Rep. Joaqu n Castro: Sen. Ted Cruz ‘freaked out’ over potential Senate challenge against him

Sen. Ted Cruz "freaked out" over news reports that Rep. JoaquA n Castro is eyeing a run against him in 2018, the Democrat said Thursday. "He freaked out," Castro told reporters at a Texas delegation breakfast meeting, when asked about a fundraising email Cruz's campaign sent after the Democrat publicly discussed a possible Senate bid .

DNC Day 3: Where it all began

In advance of Wednesday's packed convention activities - perhaps the most content-heavy convention night I can remember across my four decades watching conventions - the Arkansans delegation spent a little time with Bill Clinton at a reception called "Where It All Began." The name of the party - held at the WHYY-FM public radio building, a snazzy space near Independence Hall - was a double entendre for Philadelphia's role as the birthplace of American democracy and Arkansas's role in fostering Hillary Clinton's public service work.

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton waves to the crowd…

Philadelphia a A year ago, it would have been laughable to even suggest Democrats could take Utah in a presidential race. It has been more than two generations - 52 years - since the Beehive State went blue and only once in subsequent presidential elections has the Democratic nominee won more than a third of the state's vote - and only by a whisker.