Talking Points: The GOP Convention In Cleveland

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Mourners mark second anniversary of Eric Garner’s death

Dozens of people have gathered in New Jersey to mark the second anniversary of the death of Eric Garner, whose chokehold death became a rallying cry for protests over police killings of black men. Dozens of people have gathered in New Jersey to mark the second anniversary of the death of Eric Garner, whose chokehold death became a rallying cry for protests over police killings of black men.

The Latest: Overflow crowd attends rapper’s gang summit

Dozens of people have gathered in New Jersey to mark the second anniversary of the death of Eric Garner, whose chokehold death became a rallying cry for protests over police killings of black men. A 59-year-old man who authorities say drove a rented car from Arizona to a rural Nevada town and detonated two bombs at the house of former co-workers shot himself dead before the blasts erupted, according to autopsy... Several officers have been shot in Baton Rouge Sunday morning while on duty less than a mile from police headquarters, police said.

Top Illinois Republicans are no-shows in Cleveland

The quadrennial celebration of the Grand Old Party in Cleveland this week will be missing some key members from Illinois. Top Republicans from the Land of Lincoln are taking a pass on the Republican National Convention where delegates are expected to nominate contentious real estate developer Donald Trump.

Toomey likes Trump’s selection of Pence as VP pick

Republican U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania says he likes Donald Trump's selection of Indiana Gov. Mike Pence as a running mate, even though Toomey still has concerns about Trump as the GOP's presidential standard bearer. Toomey told The Associated Press on July 15 that Pence is a great guy.

Republicans prepare to nominate Trump

Republican U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks before introducing Indiana Governor Mike Pence as his vice presidential running mate in New York City. Photo by Reuters With his running mate squared away and the Republican Party more or less behind him, Donald Trump prepares for a prime-time moment this week that few would have predicted a year ago: his anointment as the party's presidential nominee.

RNC chair looks to this week as Trump’s turning point

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump announced Pence as his vice presidenti... . Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, left, introduces Gov. Mike Pence, R-Ind., during a campaign event to announce Pence as the vice presidential running mate on, Saturday, July 16, 2016, in New York.

The Latest: RNC chair says Trump softened stance on Muslims

Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus says Donald Trump has "pivoted" from his proposed ban on Muslims coming into the United States. Priebus tells CNN "there is no religious test on the table," despite Trump's statement in December calling for a temporary ban of foreign Muslims from entering the U.S. until elected leaders could figure out "what is going on."

Stuart Varney Drools Over Trump’s Narcissistic Mike Pence Introduction

Fox Business' Stuart Varney interviewed Fox News' Bret Baier, the host of Special Report to break down Donald Trump's press conference, introducing America to his Vice Presidential nominee, Gov. Mike Pence from Indiana. At the end of the segment, Varney just couldn't contain his excitement and enthusiasm for Donald Trump, his leg quivered and he said, "It seemed to me Donald Trump has that speaking style, that off-the-cuff delivery that really gripped the crowd.

On eve of convention, an underwhelming rollout of GOP ticket

While the Donald Trump-Mike Pence presidential ticket made its debut at a weekend event that was awkward at times, it highlights a pairing designed in part to bring together fractious elements of the Republican Party on the eve of its national convention. Trump spent more time talking about himself, "crooked" Hillary Clinton and standard policy positions than he did praising running mate Mike Pence in a nearly 30-minute introduction.

The massacre in Nice will loom over Cleveland and Philadelphia

But of course a terrorist in love with death would choose one of the world's most beautiful coastal cities to mow down innocents in a moment of celebration. Over the next few days, as Republicans convene in Cleveland to celebrate another sort of pagan ritual, we'll hear the familiar words and refrains.

Pakistani model’s brother says he killed her for ‘honor’

Baloch, who recently stirred controversy by posting pictures of herself with a Muslim cleric on s... . In this picture taken on June 28, 2016, Pakistani fashion model Qandeel Baloch speaks during a press conference in Lahore, Pakistan.

The latest on the truck attack in Nice on Bastille Day that killed 84 people

Manuel Valls, in an interview with the Journal du dimanche newspaper published Sunday, said the Islamic State group "is encouraging individuals unknown to our services to stage attacks." While the investigation is working on details, he said "that is without a doubt the case in the Nice attack."

Nine candidates vie to succeed Jim McDermott in Congress

Congressman Jim McDermott announced his retirement at the end of this year, leaving an open seat for Washington state's 7th Congressional District. Nine candidates are running to replace him and all nine were present at the candidate forum held by the League of Women Voters on Saturday at Shoreline City Hall.