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As Harris launches her presidential run, the veepstakes is on. Here's who to watch

With the announcement that President Biden would no longer run for the Democratic nomination, and his endorsement of Vice President Harris, the focus is on who Harris might choose as her running mate.

Vice President Harris speaks during an NCAA championship teams celebration on the South Lawn of the White House on Monday.

Harris 'proud' of delegate support to become the Democratic presidential nominee

The vice president is poised to be the Democratic Party's presidential nominee, according to an Associated Press delegate tally, and said she looks "formally accepting the nomination soon."

Barb Ibrahim, left, drove half an hour to visit Amber and Matt Luman and their new daughter, Esserley. Ibrahim, a nurse of more than 30 years, is part of new program in Oregon that offers free home visits from a registered nurse for any family with a newborn.

Babies don’t come with instructions. But in Oregon, they now come with a nurse

A new state program offers any family with a new baby a no-cost visit at home with a trained nurse. It’s Oregon’s response to the country’s dismal infant and maternal mortality rates.

GOP warns of legal obstacles in the transition from Biden to Harris

As Vice President Kamala Harris begins campaigning, some Republicans warn of possible legal obstacles to her nomination when it comes to both campaign funding and state election laws.

VP Harris quickly embraces her new role as a Democratic candidate for president

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with chair of the House Progressive Caucus, Democratic Rep. Pramila Jayapal of Washington, about Vice President Kamala Harris' prospects to unite the party.

Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, the Republican vice presidential candidate, speaks at a rally in Grand Rapids, Mich., on Saturday.

The economic mind of JD Vance

The Republican vice presidential candidate represents a sharp break from the Republicanism of yesteryear.

Scientists are tracking polar bears to keep them -- and people safe

In Canada, melting sea ice is forcing polar bears closer and closer to human populations, so scientists there are working on a program to track polar bears, tag them with GPS units and monitor their movement.

Vice President Harris greets staff at campaign headquarters in Wilmington, Del., on Monday.

Can Harris — or any other Democrat — access Biden campaign money?

Vice President Harris likely has a strong claim to the funds, but not all legal experts agree. Moreover, the Federal Election Commission works too slowly to make much of an impact on the race.

The Cat Corner, Inc. is a nonprofit no-kill shelter in Hampton that has been in operation since 1981.

Cat welfare advocates launch website calling for change in Hampton

The website, SaveHamptonCats.org, was created by a coalition of animal welfare organizations. They want to see more resources for feral colonies in the city.

This photo, provided by the Wildlife Conservation Society, shows a Matschie's tree kangaroo joey that made its first appearance from its mother's pouch at New York's Bronx Zoo, last Thursday. The joey, born at the end of December, is the second of its species born at the Bronx Zoo and to this female since 2021.

Peekaboo! A baby tree kangaroo debuts at the Bronx Zoo

The second baby of a tree-dwelling kangaroo made its public debut this week in New York, poking its pink head head out of its mom's furry white pouch.

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