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Musicians John Legend, Ari O'Neal and Sheila E. perform on stage during the third day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois.

Here's who has performed at the third night of the Democratic National Convention

In between impassioned speeches by political VIPs --- including former President Bill Clinton, former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and 2024 Vice President candidate Tim Walz --- the heavy hitters of the music world lit up Chicago’s United Center arena. Night 3 was host to performances by Stevie Wonder, John Legend with Sheila E. and Maren Morris.

Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz high-fives presidential nominee Kamala Harris at a campaign rally at the Fiserv Forum on Tuesday in Milwaukee.

Here’s who’s speaking on Day 3 of the DNC

Tim Walz is the main event, but former President Bill Clinton, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg are also speaking in Chicago on Wednesday.

What's Zyn, and why there was a shortage this summer

Zyn pouches are the latest nicotine craze in the world of cigarette substitutes, with over 130 million containers sold in the first quarter of this year. Health experts and lawmakers are concerned.

Arshad Nadeem of Pakistan competes during the men's javelin throw at the Olympics in Paris. He won gold, set a new world record — and reaped lots of prizes, including a buffalo from his father-in-law. It's all about the milk!

He won Olympic gold for Pakistan. He got $1 million. And ... a buffalo!?!

Arshad Nadeem hurled his javelin over 300 feet — an Olympic record that earned him Pakistan's first individual gold medal. His rewards include cash, a car — and a buffalo. Therein lies a story.

Hawa Miso, 70, collects leaves to use as vegetables on the hillside near the Rabang camp for internally displaced persons in Rabang, in Sudan's Nuba Mountains. Approximately 10 million Sudanese have been displaced by the civil war that broke out in 2023. A team of experts backed by the United Nations believes the country is experiencing famine. But the government does not agree.

Yes there is famine in Sudan. So why isn't 'famine' being declared?

A team of independent famine experts, working under the U.N. umbrella, believe Sudan is experiencing famine. But issuing a declaration — which could bring in more aid — turns out to be complicated.

How Trump bent the Justice Department and FBI to his will

NBC Newsinvestigative reporter David Rohde says that since 2016, Trump has used conspiracy theories, co-option and threats to undermine federal law enforcement. His new book is Where Tyranny Begins.

Barack and Michelle Obama share the stage in between their speeches at the DNC.

Who spoke at the DNC: Watch speeches from the Obamas, Bernie Sanders and Doug Emhoff

Night 2 of the Democratic National Convention is a wrap. The program featured more Democratic heavy-hitters (and a couple of Republicans) who sought to promote a message of hope while also sharpening attacks against Donald Trump.

Then-White House Press Secretary Stephanie Grisham (L) listens to U.S. President Donald Trump talk to reporters, November 08, 2019 in Washington, DC.

WATCH: Former Trump staffer, Stephanie Grisham, addresses the Democratic National Convention

A former White House press secretary is among ex-Trump supporters set to address the Democratic convention this evening.

The artist Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” sits at No. 1 on the <em>Billboard</em> Hot 100 for a sixth nonconsecutive week, tied with Post Malone and Morgan Wallen's hit "I Had Some Help" for "song of the summer."

The ‘song of the summer’ sweepstakes are a tie, at least for now

If you’re one of those people who think there can only be one “song of the summer,” and that the Hot 100 provides a clear-cut metric for determining a winner, then this year’s race is a statistical dead heat.

A new memorial in LA honors the concert goers killed in Oct. 7 attack on Israel

A memorial exhibit for those killed and taken hostage at the Nova Music Festival in Israel on Oct. 7 has opened in Southern California. Synagogues are taking groups to the installation.

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