As Clinton claims nomination, protests continue
PHILADELPHIA (WTXF) Moments after Hillary Clinton officially won the Democratic nomination for president, a large group of Bernie Sanders' supporters left the convention hall in Philadelphia to hold a sit-in protest at a nearby tent for journalists.
PHILADELPHIA (WTXF) Moments after Hillary Clinton officially won the Democratic nomination for president, a large group of Bernie Sanders' supporters left the convention hall in Philadelphia to hold a sit-in protest at a nearby tent for journalists.
Protests take over North and South Philly for DNC Day 2
On day two of the DNC, protests from South Philly, to North Philly and beyond are causing some traffic headaches, while police are carefully monitoring the scenes, making sure things remain peaceful.
On day two of the DNC, protests from South Philly, to North Philly and beyond are causing some traffic headaches, while police are carefully monitoring the scenes, making sure things remain peaceful.
Controversy surrounds Mothers of the Movement DNC speakers
Bill Clinton isn't the lone headline taking the stage on the second night of the DNC. He will be joined by several mothers affected by gun violence will also take center stage at the Wells Fargo Center.
Bill Clinton isn't the lone headline taking the stage on the second night of the DNC. He will be joined by several mothers affected by gun violence will also take center stage at the Wells Fargo Center.
Bill Clinton prepares for most personal convention speech
Bill Clinton was once the Democrats explainer-in-chief, electrifying the convention crowd with his support of President Barack Obama. Today, he increasingly seems to be explaining himself.
Bill Clinton was once the Democrats explainer-in-chief, electrifying the convention crowd with his support of President Barack Obama. Today, he increasingly seems to be explaining himself.
DNC: Michelle Obama electrifies convention
First lady Michelle Obama stepped into the presidential election Monday with a forceful, impassioned defense of Hillary Clinton, casting her as the only candidate who can be trusted as a role model for the nation's children. She took numerous swipes at Republican Donald Trump, all without mentioning his name.
First lady Michelle Obama stepped into the presidential election Monday with a forceful, impassioned defense of Hillary Clinton, casting her as the only candidate who can be trusted as a role model for the nation's children. She took numerous swipes at Republican Donald Trump, all without mentioning his name.
Booker was among short list of VP candidates
Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) delivered a phenomenal speech at the Democratic National Convention despite not getting the job as Vice Presidential nominee. "Yes, it is true," Booker told Good Day New York.
Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) delivered a phenomenal speech at the Democratic National Convention despite not getting the job as Vice Presidential nominee. "Yes, it is true," Booker told Good Day New York.
Gabby Giffords rallies for ‘common sense' gun legislation
Former Arizona congresswoman Gabby Giffords is attending a rally for "common sense" gun legislation in Philadelphia as the Democratic National Convention enters its second day.
Former Arizona congresswoman Gabby Giffords is attending a rally for "common sense" gun legislation in Philadelphia as the Democratic National Convention enters its second day.
After tweet, NJ Sen. Cory Booker says he's praying for Donald Trump
New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker says that he prays for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and hopes that he finds kindness in his heart.
New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker says that he prays for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and hopes that he finds kindness in his heart.
#DemsinPhilly: Who is speaking on Tuesday night?
The 2016 Democratic National Convention is being held through Thursday at Philadelphia’s Wells Fargo Center. It’s expected to end with Hillary Clinton accepting her party’s nomination in November’s presidential election, to face Republican Donald Trump and replace term-limited Barack Obama.
The 2016 Democratic National Convention is being held through Thursday at Philadelphia’s Wells Fargo Center. It’s expected to end with Hillary Clinton accepting her party’s nomination in November’s presidential election, to face Republican Donald Trump and replace term-limited Barack Obama.
Sanders to fans: Rally behind Hillary Clinton as DNC heats up
Sen. Bernie Sanders urged supporters to rally behind Hillary Clinton at the Democratic convention, but ardent followers who marched for hours in punishing heat Monday and planned to do so again seemed intent on keeping his upstart campaign alive.
Sen. Bernie Sanders urged supporters to rally behind Hillary Clinton at the Democratic convention, but ardent followers who marched for hours in punishing heat Monday and planned to do so again seemed intent on keeping his upstart campaign alive.
History, hostility as Hillary Clinton ascends to nomination
A glass ceiling is shattering at the Democratic National Convention as Hillary Clinton ascends to the presidential nomination with Tuesday's roll call of the states, making her the first woman to lead a major party into a White House race.
A glass ceiling is shattering at the Democratic National Convention as Hillary Clinton ascends to the presidential nomination with Tuesday's roll call of the states, making her the first woman to lead a major party into a White House race.
Georgia Congressman apologizes for equating ‘Jewish people' to being ‘like termites'
Congressman Hank Johnson has apologized for statements he made during an event sponsored by the U.S. Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation.
Congressman Hank Johnson has apologized for statements he made during an event sponsored by the U.S. Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation.
Georgia Congressman apologizes for equating ‘Jewish people' to being ‘like termites'
Congressman Hank Johnson has apologized for statements he made during an event sponsored by the U.S. Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation.
Congressman Hank Johnson has apologized for statements he made during an event sponsored by the U.S. Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation.
Sarah Silverman: Bernie-or-bust Dems 'being ridiculous'
Comic Sarah Silverman joined Sen. Al Franken Monday night to urge Democratic National Convention delegates to unite -- then stirred up Bernie Sanders die-hards with some choice words: "To the Bernie or bust people, you're being ridiculous."
Comic Sarah Silverman joined Sen. Al Franken Monday night to urge Democratic National Convention delegates to unite -- then stirred up Bernie Sanders die-hards with some choice words: "To the Bernie or bust people, you're being ridiculous."
Locals taking in all of the action on day one of the DNC
PHILADELPHIA (WTXF) All sights and sounds point to the DNC being in town.
PHILADELPHIA (WTXF) All sights and sounds point to the DNC being in town.
Young Bobby Hill opens DNC with anthem; celeb buzz heats up
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DNC kicks off at the Wells Fargo Center
The 2016 Democratic National Convention will be held Monday through Thursday at Philadelphia’s Wells Fargo Center. It’s expected to end with Hillary Clinton accepting her party’s nomination in November’s presidential election, to face Republican Donald Trump and replace term-limited Barack Obama.
The 2016 Democratic National Convention will be held Monday through Thursday at Philadelphia’s Wells Fargo Center. It’s expected to end with Hillary Clinton accepting her party’s nomination in November’s presidential election, to face Republican Donald Trump and replace term-limited Barack Obama.
Mississippi state flag to be removed from Broad Street after protests
A group of about 50 protesters have stopped their march down Philadelphia's Broad Street ahead of the Democratic convention and are sitting on the roadway refusing to move until Mississippi's state flag is taken down from a lamppost.
A group of about 50 protesters have stopped their march down Philadelphia's Broad Street ahead of the Democratic convention and are sitting on the roadway refusing to move until Mississippi's state flag is taken down from a lamppost.