2020 Democratic National Convention: Tuesday updates
Former Vice President Joe Biden and Jill Biden in a moment of triumph at the Democratic National Convention Tuesday night. Credit: DNCC via Getty Images
What happened:
- It's official: Joe Biden became the 2020 Democratic presidential nominee tonight, more than three decades after his first White House run.
- Former second lady Jill Biden addressed the country for the first time as the prospective first lady, giving a deeply personal portrait of her husband.
- Joe Biden drew on party elders — including former Presidents Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter.
- Younger Democrats also got some of the spotlight, including Stacey Abrams and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Tuesday updates
'A different situation at every airport' FAA data analyzed by Newsday shows the number of bird strikes voluntarily reported by airports in New York City and Long Island has increased by 46% between 2009 and 2023. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.
'A different situation at every airport' FAA data analyzed by Newsday shows the number of bird strikes voluntarily reported by airports in New York City and Long Island has increased by 46% between 2009 and 2023. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.
