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You think this meme just fell out of a coconut tree? Vice President Kamala Harris’ abrupt ascension to frontrunner status for the Democratic presidential nomination has opened the floodgates to a ...

On Sunday, President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 presidential race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, who said she intends to “earn and win” the Democratic nomination. How did the ...

What do coconut trees have to do with Vice President Harris? The tropical fruit-bearing plant has quickly become an informal symbol of support for her presidential campaign, thanks to an anecdote ...

Vice President Kamala Harris is having a moment. Following President Joe Biden's impromptu endorsement of Harris to replace him on the Democratic ticket, her online enthusiasts have been eager to show ...

For more on Biden's decision and the now open 2024 race, head to the NPR Network's live updates page. In the weeks before President Biden announced he would not be seeking reelection, some Democrats ...