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How to watch the Olympic opening ceremony. And, the Obamas endorse Harris – NPR
Up First briefing: Olympic opening ceremony; Obamas endorse Harris Barack and Michelle Obama endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president Friday. This comes a day after she reiterated her support for Israel. And, how to watch the Olympic opening ceremony.
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Barack and Michelle Obama have endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president, according to a video released by Harris' campaign this morning. The endorsement caps a whirlwind week of campaigning for Harris. Yesterday, she reiterated her support for Israel after she met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Still, she said she will not be silent about the humanitarian toll in Gaza. Harris expressed that Israel has the right to defend itself, but it's time for the war to end.
Vice President Harris and former President Barack Obama attend a White House event marking the anniversary of the Affordable Care Act. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images/Getty Images North America hide caption
One of Mexicos most notorious drug lords, Ismael El Mayo Zambada, is now in U.S. custody. He founded the Sinaloa cartel along with Joaquin El Chapo Guzman. U.S. authorities announced last night that he was arrested in El Paso, Texas. He will appear before an American judge soon. Joaquin Guzman Lopez, the son of El Chapo and one of the cartel leaders, was also arrested. Zambada is arguably the most important drug lord in Mexico, and he had never been caught before.
Hours before the Olympic opening ceremony is set to begin, SNCF, the French national state-owned railway company, was severely disrupted by what it described as a massive attack. The incidents, which included arson, aimed at paralyzing several high-speed lines linking Paris to the rest of France. The Paris prosecutor has opened an investigation into the willful damage." Many trains have been diverted, others canceled altogether, and repairs are expected all weekend. Even so, the ceremony is expected to go off without a hitch. Athletes and performers will float on boats down the River Seine, where Coco Gauff and LeBron James will be U.S. flag bearers. Here's how to watch the opening ceremony.
NPR's reporters are in Paris, keeping you up-to-date with the events. Seeall of their Olympic coverage here.
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NPRs Steve Inskeep and Taylor Haney speak to voters in Middle Hill, a historically Black neighborhood in Pittsburgh, July 24, 2024. NPR hide caption
Ive done this in just about every election for twenty years: show up in a politically interesting place and talk with any voter who will talk with me. I knock on doors; you learn so much when you meet people at home. If nobody is answering their door I try parks, parking lots, markets, anything. I ask people how theyre voting but try also to learn a little bit about their lives. Few people are political experts but everyone is expert in their experience.
Twenty or so interviews around Pittsburgh are not enough for a poll but are enough for impressions. I came away with three about Kamala Harris:
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Check out what NPR is watching, reading and listening to this weekend:
Movies: Ready for a Marvel-ous weekend? Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman finally team up in Deadpool & Wolverine to save the world. The film is full of fan service and Easter eggs.
TV: Tennis legends like John McEnroe and Billie Jean King discuss their legacies in the new PBS documentary series Gods of Tennis. The first episode features King, who faced sexism, and Arthur Ashe, who confronted racism.
Books: Wicked director Jon M. Chu talks about taking inspiration from his Chinese immigrant dad, growing up in Silicon Valley, how meeting Steven Spielberg changed his life and the movies he has worked on in the memoir Viewfinder.
Music: Chappell Roan, a rising 26-year-old pop star from the Midwest, is dominating festival stages with addictive songs like "HOT TO GO!." She's made a name for herself by not shying away from political topics.
Theater: Cats: The Jellicle Ball, a revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical Cats, gets 10s across the board. In the reimagined version, they ditch the furry ears and velvet tails as the characters compete in the ballroom scene for trophies and a new chance at life.
Southwest Airlines unveiled big shifts in how it does business Thursday, saying it will throw out the open-seating model it has used for decades and introduce redeye flights. Here, an employee and passenger are seen at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport last year in Austin, Texas. Brandon Bell/Getty Images hide caption
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How to watch the Olympic opening ceremony. And, the Obamas endorse Harris - NPR
Politics Roundup: Obamas endorse Harris; GOP women warn against bigoted tropes. – NPR
Podcast: Have Barack, Michelle Obama Endorsed Kamala Harris? : The NPR Politics Podcast Vice President Harris continues to pull in fistfuls of money and has secured another key endorsement from Barack and Michelle Obama.
And racist tropes helped Trump to dominate his Republican opponents in the 2016 presidential primary, but now some conservatives are warning Republicans to dial back similar attacks against Harris to avoid alienating key general election voters.
This episode: voting correspondent Ashley Lopez, national political correspondent Sarah McCammon, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.
The podcast is produced by Casey Morell and Kelli Wessinger. Our intern is Bria Suggs. Our editor is Eric McDaniel. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.
Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
Vice President Kamala Harris reacts as President Joe Biden and former President Barack Obama shake hands on stage after Obama called Biden "Vice President" during an event about the Affordable Care Act, in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, April 5, 2022. Carolyn Kaste/AP hide caption
Vice President Kamala Harris reacts as President Joe Biden and former President Barack Obama shake hands on stage after Obama called Biden "Vice President" during an event about the Affordable Care Act, in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, April 5, 2022.
Vice President Harris continues to pull in fistfuls of money and has secured another key endorsement from Barack and Michelle Obama.
And racist tropes helped Trump to dominate his Republican opponents in the 2016 presidential primary, but now some conservatives are warning Republicans to dial back similar attacks against Harris to avoid alienating key general election voters.
The podcast is produced by Casey Morell and Kelli Wessinger. Our intern is Bria Suggs. Our editor is Eric McDaniel. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.
Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
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The Obama Endorsement Has Arrived – The Cut
As endorsements for Kamala Harriss run for president poured in over the past four days, Barack and Michelle Obamas voices were notably absent. On Friday, however, the former president and First Lady laid the speculation to rest when they wholeheartedly endorsed Harris.
In a video shared by the Obamas and Harris, the couple calls Harris to tell her that theyre with her. Michelle says, I cant have this phone call without saying to my girl Kamala: I am proud of you. This is going to be historic. Barack then chimes in, saying, We called to say, Michelle and I couldnt be prouder to endorse you, and do everything we can to get you through this election and into the Oval Office.
On X, Michelle wrote, Im so proud of my girl, Kamala. Barack and I are so excited to endorse her as the Democratic nominee because of her positivity, sense of humor, and ability to bring light and hope to people all across the country. Weve got your back. In his own tweet, Barack wrote, At this critical moment for our country, were going to do everything we can to make sure she wins in November. In a campaign email, the Obamas added, There is no doubt in our mind that Kamala Harris has exactly what it takes to win this election and deliver for the American people. At a time when the stakes have never been higher, she gives us all reason to hope.
Since Harris announced her candidacy on Sunday, shes received support from 200 representatives and more than 20 governors and 45 senators (not to mention Black women and countless celebrities). She has also raised more than $130 million. Now that the Obamas are securely in the KHive, Harris is as she put it in her phone call with the couple gonna have some fun with this.
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