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.

Michael Bloomberg Blasts Donald Trump as ‘Con’ in Billionaire vs. Billionaire Battle

Michael Bloomberg assailed fellow billionaire Donald Trump on Wednesday, calling his U.S. presidential race a "con" and ripping into his history of bankruptcies and lawsuits. "Trump says he wants to run the nation like he's running his business? God help us," Bloomberg told the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia to roaring applause.

The Sanders campaign is officially over. Now his supporters wonder: What’s next?

Some supporters of Sen. Bernie Sanders booed speakers at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on July 25 - and a few Clinton fans aren't happy about it. The possible futures of Bernie Sanders's "political revolution" were visible across this city on Wednesday.

Schumer prepares to be Senate leader, or Trump antagonist

Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-NY., speaks during the second day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Tuesday, July 26, 2016. Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-NY., speaks during the second day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Tuesday, July 26, 2016.

Clinton Makes History As Democratic Presidential Nominee

Hillary Clinton became the first woman nominated for president by a major party on Tuesday. The Democratic National Convention made history Tuesday evening: Amid applause, shouts, cheers and in some cases tears, the delegates on the floor of the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia nominated Hillary Clinton for president of the United States.

Democrats poised to make history with Clinton nomination

Hillary Clinton will shatter another glass ceiling on Tuesday when she becomes the first female presidential nominee in the nation's 240-year history when delegates at the Democratic convention conduct a roll call vote of the states. The former first lady, New York senator and secretary of state, will formally be installed as the head of her party in Philadelphia as she seeks to unite Democrats after a fractious primary against Bernie Sanders and to win a third consecutive White House term for her party.

The Latest: Police want to talk to those injured in shooting

The last of the three Louisiana law enforcement officers killed in an ambush near a busy highway in Baton Rouge is being buried Monday. Hundreds of law enforcement officers from around the country streamed past the casket Monday of a slain Baton Rouge police officer, some solemnly saluting and others making the sign of the cross as they paid their respects... Authorities say two people have been killed and more than a dozen shot at a nightclub in Fort Myers, Florida.

Colorado sends 78-member delegation to the DNC, but two sit it out

As Democrats prepare to nominate the country's first progressive Democratic woman for president, Hillary Clinton, two progressive Colorado women vying for the national stage won't be in Philadelphia. Morgan Carroll is running against Republican Mike Coffeman for a seat in the U.S. House, and Gail Schwartz is running against Scott Tipton in District 3. Rather than court national party operatives and donors, Morgan Carroll, who is running against Republican Mike Coffman in U.S. House District 6, as well as Gail Schwartz, vying to unseat Scott Tipton in District 3, will be home campaigning, their representatives said.

Trump pulls nearly even with Clinton after Republican convention: Reuters/Ipsos poll

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has pulled nearly even with Democratic rival Hillary Clinton for the first time since May, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll taken over the course of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland this week. The July 18-22 national online poll found that 41 percent of likely voters supported Clinton, while 38 percent supported Trump.

From the GOP, the unconscionable coronation of a clown

The first time I contemplated a Donald Trump presidency, after he won the first debate on browbeating tactics and crass antics, I joked: He could be our first Chusma -in-Chief! It's no longer a joke. The coronation of a gruff reality star whose demeanor fluctuates from clown to bully is now part of American history.

The Latest: Arizona Sheriff Arpaio touts Trump border wall

The longtime sheriff of metropolitan Phoenix fired up the crowd at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland by reminding them of Donald Trump's pledge to build a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border. To chants of "build the wall," Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio said Trump will secure the border, "restore law and order and keep drugs and illegal immigrants from entering into our country."

Brazil arrests 10 in alleged Olympics terror plot

Donald Trump opponents are planning more protests outside the Republican National Convention in Cleveland as the event reaches it finale. The organizers of a flag-burning outside the Republican convention that resulted in 17 arrests denied on Thursday that the man holding the American flag was on fire and said police used that as an excuse to move in.

Donald Trump’s GOP Rivals Wrestle with Supporting His Nomination

The Republican Party platform is now endorsing a policy on international trade that more closely resembles comments made by their presidential nominee, Donald Trump, than what... One by one, the sixteen politicians who made up the most promising Republican presidential field in a generation, bowed out of the race for the White House, bruised and bullied by a brash New York real estate developer with no political experience. While some endorsed Trump as they exited the race, many actively opposed his insurgent White House bid and campaigned against him until the decisive May primary in Indiana.

Texas and New York delegates describe chaos on convention…

The primetime program of speakers was going relatively smoothly until Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, who came in second place to Donald Trump in the primaries, took the stage. Cruz declined to endorse Trump , who is now the party's nominee for president, and told people to "vote their conscience" in November.

Rnc 13 mins ago 9:37 p.m.Boos for Cruz, as Trump’s primary rival offers no endorsement at RNC

Once and perhaps future presidential candidate Ted Cruz attacked Hillary Clinton, hammered President Obama, and whacked the political establishment in remarks Wednesday to the Republican convention - but he did not explicitly endorse rival and GOP nominee Donald Trump. Trump delegates booed and pointed fingers at the Texas senator as he told the delegates to "vote your conscience" - but did not mention Trump.

Trump nomination sealed, focus turns to VP nominee Pence

Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump's children Ivanka Trump, background, and Tiffany Trump walk on the convention floor after their father clinched the Republican nomination during the second day of the Republican... . A supporter of Melania Trump holds a sign during the second day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Tuesday, July 19, 2016.

Outnumbered and outmuscled, Dump-Trumpers thumped by GOP

Members of the New York delegation cheer for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump during the roll call at the Republican National Convention, Tuesday, July 19, 2016, in Cleveland. Members of the New York delegation cheer for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump during the roll call at the Republican National Convention, Tuesday, July 19, 2016, in Cleveland.

Hillary Clinton holds double-digit lead over Donald Trump in N.Y.

Hillary Clinton holds a double-digit lead over Donald Trump in Democrat-heavy New York - but fails to crack the 50% threshold in her adopted home state, according to a poll released Tuesday morning. Heading into the Democratic party convention next week, Clinton leads Trump in a head-to-head matchup 47% to 35% among New York voters, including 63% to 20% in New York City, the Quinnipiac University poll found.