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NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked them out.
Republicans emerge from their convention thrilled with Trump and talking about a blowout victory

Republicans emerge from their convention thrilled with Trump and talking about a blowout victory

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The last time Republicans gathered for a full convention, they were plagued by internal division and fear. Morale was near rock bottom.
Trump urges unity after assassination attempt while proposing sweeping populist agenda in RNC finale

Trump urges unity after assassination attempt while proposing sweeping populist agenda in RNC finale

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Donald Trump , somber and bandaged, accepted the GOP presidential nomination on Thursday at the Republican National Convention in a speech that described in detail the assassination attempt that could have ended his life just five da
Majority of Democrats think Kamala Harris would make a good president, AP-NORC poll shows

Majority of Democrats think Kamala Harris would make a good president, AP-NORC poll shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — As President Joe Biden faces a growing drumbeat of pressure to drop his reelection bid, a majority of Democrats think his vice president would make a good president herself.
Some GOP voters welcome Trump's somewhat softened tone at Republican National Convention

Some GOP voters welcome Trump's somewhat softened tone at Republican National Convention

MILWAUKEE (AP) — For those conservative voters long turned off by former President Donald Trump's rhetoric, his somewhat softened tone in accepting the Republican nomination Thursday night was a welcome relief.
Former first lady Melania Trump makes a rare appearance on the Republican convention's last night

Former first lady Melania Trump makes a rare appearance on the Republican convention's last night

Melania Trump and Ivanka Trump were at the Republican National Convention Thursday, making a rare appearance in support of former President Donald Trump's third bid for president.
Trump says U.S. will be 'respected again' in first speech since assassination attempt

Trump says U.S. will be 'respected again' in first speech since assassination attempt

MILWAUKEE — Donald Trump recounted the terrifying moment he realized he was struck by a bullet in his first public speech since an attempted assassination, telling party faithful at the Republican National Convention that his resolve has never been s
Alabama birthing units are closing to save money and get funding. Some say babies are at risk

Alabama birthing units are closing to save money and get funding. Some say babies are at risk

GROVE HILL, Ala.
Biden is isolated at home as Obama, Pelosi and other Democrats push for him to reconsider 2024 race

Biden is isolated at home as Obama, Pelosi and other Democrats push for him to reconsider 2024 race

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats at the highest levels are making a critical push for President Joe Biden to rethink his election bid, with former President Barack Obama expressing concerns to allies and Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi privately telling Bide
15 months after his firing, Tucker Carlson returns to Fox News airwaves with a GOP convention speech

15 months after his firing, Tucker Carlson returns to Fox News airwaves with a GOP convention speech

NEW YORK (AP) — Tucker Carlson returned to Fox News' airwaves 15 months after being unceremoniously fired , seen Thursday in its coverage of a Republican National Convention speech that highlighted his growing influence in Donald Trump's world.
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