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During his speech at the Republican National Convention, former President Donald Trump kissed the helmet of firefighter Corey Comperatore, who died shielding his family from bullets during Trump’s assassination attempt. Follow live updates at the link in bio.

Melania Trump makes her first appearance at the Republican National Convention. Follow live RNC updates at the link in bio.

Professional entertainer and wrestler Hulk Hogan endorsed former President Donald Trump in a speech at the Republican National Convention. As Hogan spoke about his respect for Trump, he tore off his shirt to reveal a red cutoff tank emblazoned with the GOP presidential ticket of Trump and his running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance. Follow live RNC updates at the link in bio.

While all eyes are on the main stage at the Republican National Convention, there's another important stage that garners even more attention. CNN's Phil Mattingly breaks down Trump's box, who is in it and why it's worth keeping an eye on. Follow live RNC updates at the link in bio.

Several RNC attendees are showing support for former President Donald Trump by placing bandages on their ears. CNN’s Donie O’Sullivan met one of them. More moments from the RNC at the link in bio.

“During Hurricane Katrina, the sheer panic and chaos from a disaster of unimaginable scale resulted in heartbreak and grief for pet owners. First responders reportedly refused to allow owners to evacuate their pets with them. Other pet owners mistakenly believed that they would be able to return to their homes to rescue their beloved companions a few days later. Ultimately, about 250,000 pets were left behind during the evacuation. It is estimated that up to 150,000 pets died. “In the aftermath of Katrina, the Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standards Act of 2006 was passed. The PETS Act requires that states and localities include pets in their evacuation and sheltering plans. However, development and implementation of pet evacuation and sheltering plans during disasters remains widely insufficient, if it is even addressed at all,” writes Robin Chadwin. Tap the link in bio to read the full opinion. 📸: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

A newly released video from April shows the moment a crane crashed onto cars during rush hour traffic in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, killing a construction worker and injuring three other people, one seriously.

CNN asked RNC attendees about their primary concerns around the current economy and how they hope Trump will address them.

A group of GOP senators chased Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle on the floor at the Republican National Convention, shouting at her about the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Tap the link in bio to read more.

"Shōgun," the historical drama based on James Clavell's bestselling novel, broke a record with its Emmy nominations on Wednesday. In total, "Shōgun" received 25 nominations, the most of any series this year. The series became only the second non-English language program to be nominated in outstanding drama category. The hit Netflix series "Squid Game" was the first in 2022. "Shōgun" also earned nominations for several of its stars, including Hiroyuki Sanada in the outstanding lead actor in a drama series category, Anna Sawai for outstanding lead actress, and both Tadanobu Asano and Takehiro Hira competing for outstanding supporting actor in a drama series Read more at the link in our bio. 📸: Katie Yu/FX/AP

Shiite Muslims across the globe on Tuesday observed Ashura, an annual commemoration mourning the seventh-century martyrdom of a grandson of the Prophet Mohammed. Imam Hussein bin Ali’s death in the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD is believed to have cemented the split between Shiites – who consider him a rightful successor to the prophet – and Sunnis, the world’s most populous Islamic sect. Ashura, or “the 10th day,” falls on the 10th day of Muharram, the first month in the Islamic calendar. It is the holiest day for Shiites, many of whom make pilgrimages to a shrine in Karbala, Iraq, traditionally believed to be Hussein’s tomb. Some Shiites express mourning by beating themselves on the back with chains – intended to connect them with Hussein’s suffering and death as an aid to salvation on the Day of Judgement. Hussein’s martyrdom is widely interpreted by Shiites as a symbol of the struggle against injustice, tyranny, and oppression. Tap the link in our bio to read more. 1️⃣ A Shiite Muslim self-flagellates with curved knives on chains during an Ashura procession in Bengaluru, India. Idrees Mohammed/AFP/Getty Images 2️⃣ Shiite Muslim devotees self-flagellate during Ashura rituals in New Delhi, India. Kabir Jhangiani/NurPhoto/Getty Images 3️⃣ Shiites self-flagellate with chains in Srinagar, Indian-controlled Kashmir. Tauseef Mustafa/AFP/Getty Images 4️⃣ Kashmiri Shiite Muslims take part in a religious procession to mark Ashura on the tenth day of the Islamic month of Muharram, in Srinagar on July 17, 2024. Tauseef Mustafa/AFP/Getty Images

Sen. JD Vance officially accepted his nomination for vice president at the Republican National Convention after former President Donald Trump announced him as his running mate. Read more from the RNC at the link in bio.

Kai Trump, the 17-year-old granddaughter of former President Donald Trump, speaks at the Republican National Convention.

CNN's Erin Burnett speaks with former NFL player Terrell Davis and his wife Tamiko Davis after an incident where Davis says he was wrongfully handcuffed and removed from a United Airlines plane. Davis says he tapped a flight attendant's arm to ask for a cup of ice. Read more at the link in our bio.

Former Trump adviser Peter Navarro spoke at the Republican National Convention hours after being released from prison. Navarro was released from a federal prison on Wednesday after completing his four-month sentence for defying a subpoena from the January 6 congressional committee. More at the link in our bio.

Jack Black’s comedy rock band, Tenacious D, has canceled its remaining tour dates after band member Kyle Gass sparked a backlash with an apparent joke about Saturday’s assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump. The video is causing controversy online. Both Jack Black and Kyle Gass have apologized for the comment. Read more at the link in our bio.

President Joe Biden tested positive for Covid-19 on Wednesday and is experiencing mild symptoms, according to the White House. Biden, 81, tested positive following his first event in Las Vegas, where he was expected to later speak at the UnidosUS annual conference. The president’s doctor said Biden has received his first dose of the antiviral drug Paxlovid, and will be self-isolating at his home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, in line with US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance. “I feel good,” Biden, who is fully vaccinated and boosted, told reporters in Las Vegas, flashing a thumbs-up before boarding Air Force One. Read more at the link in bio. 📷: Kent Nishimura/AFP/Getty Images

Former reality TV star Savannah Chrisley gave a speech at the RNC where she took aim at Democrats and the justice system. Chrisley blamed “rogue prosecutors” in a Democratic county for her parents’ conviction in 2022 for conspiracy to defraud banks out of more than $30 million in fraudulent loans.

The National Bakery & Deli in Milwaukee introduced Trump and RNC-themed cookies ahead of the Republican National Convention, just like they have always done for special events in the city. The owners didn’t expect what happened next.