‘A true miracle’: Flames torch historic Baptist church sanctuary — but the fire fails to destroy famed pulpit
A massive, four-alarm fire broke out in the historic chapel of First Baptist Church of Dallas last Friday. But the flames failed to destroy the sanctuary’s historic pulpit. “It’s truly a miracle, especially when you see the area where this pulpit was on display engulfed in flames.” As the church began assessing the damage this […]
Yes, that’s an Assassin’s Creed character carrying the torch at the Paris opening ceremony
At the 2020 Paris Olympics, assassin’s creed As the driving force behind the opening ceremony, he’s on the front lines: It’s one of the wildest, most unpredictable crossovers imaginable, but here we are. A parkour runner dressed as the game’s iconic assassin carried a torch across the rooftops of Paris on his way to lighting […]
2024 Olympics opening ceremony ends with star-studded torch relay
A star-studded team featuring four GOATs in one boat — Serena Williams, Rafael Nadal, Carl Lewis and Nadia Comaneci — completed the torch relay for the 2024 Summer Olympics opening ceremony on Friday. Over the course of three months, the torch burned in 450 towns and cities across 65 territories, including five overseas territories. After […]
Salma Hayek, Snoop Dogg, and drag queen carry Olympic torch
The torchbearers for the 2024 Olympics stand out in an odd selection: non-athletes who will carry the Olympic torch in France. Among those selected were actress Salma Hayek, who will carry the torch alongside singer Patrick Bruel, and French football coach Didier Deschamps. Iconic rapper Snoop Dogg was another non-athlete choice, his partners being model […]
Biden in Oval Office speech says it’s time to ‘pass the torch to a new generation’ after announcing Sunday he’s leaving race
President Joe Biden delivered a brief address to the American people from the Oval Office on Wednesday night, just days after announcing he was withdrawing from the 2024 presidential race. Appearing a little out of breath and stumbling at times, Biden said the “best way to move forward” was to “pass the baton to a […]
Biden backs Harris, pushes Supreme Court ‘reform’ in ‘pass the torch’ speech about ending 2024 bid
Addressing the nation on Wednesday for the first time since dropping out of the 2024 presidential race, President Biden said he was passing the baton to a “new generation” and renewed his support for Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign for the Democratic nomination. “I’ve decided the best way to move forward is to hand the […]
Biden decides to ‘pass the torch to new generation’ as he outlines plan to finish out term in first speech since dropping out
WASHINGTON — President Biden addressed the nation on Wednesday night about his unprecedented decision to abruptly end his campaign, insisting he will remain in office until January despite widespread concerns about his mental health. “I respect this office, but I love my country even more,” said the 81-year-old president. “Serving as your president has been […]
‘A Lot Of Chaos’: Former Harris Campaign Co-Chair Expresses Excitement As Biden Passes The Torch
A former co-chair for Kamala Harris’ 2020 primary campaign expressed his excitement about the vice president potentially stepping in as the 2024 Democratic presidential nominee on Sunday. CNN political commentator Bakari Sellers appeared on “CNN Newsroom With Fredricka Whitfield” to discuss Biden’s decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race and endorse Vice President Kamala […]
Joe Manchin calls on Biden to drop out of race: ‘Pass torch to a new generation’ | US elections 2024
US Senator Joe Manchin on Sunday called on Joe Biden to withdraw from the presidential race, increasing pressure for him to step down. Manchin, a West Virginia Democrat and independent, said Sunday it was time for Biden to “pass the baton to a new generation.” Manchin said stepping down from the race would allow Biden […]
It Is Time for Biden to ‘Pass the Torch’
Sen. Joe Manchin, an independent from West Virginia, said Sunday on CNN’s “State of the Union” that President Joe Biden should stop campaigning for president. Anchorman Jake Tapper asked, “Should President Biden step down or continue running?” “I haven’t said anything in the three-plus weeks since the debate. I thought the first week was necessary […]