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The healthiest types of potatoes, according to dietitians.

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Kamala Harris secures a host of support from delegates and potential rivals on the first day of her presidential candidacy. Plus, a 27-year-old mom shares the symptoms of her near-fatal aortic dissection, and a dietitian explains whether protein shakes can help with weight loss.

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A majority of Democratic delegates endorsed Kamala Harris for the nomination.

The presidential campaign of Vice President Kamala Harris is rapidly taking shape, from fundraising to "coconut tree" memes, as Democratic convention delegations across a number of states quickly endorsed her yesterday. Harris also made her first remarks, saying she knows how to take on Republican Donald Trump. The vice president has been endorsed by seemingly all of her major rivals for the nomination, and speculation remains about who may be her running mate. Here's the latest.

🥔 What are the healthiest potatoes? These 2 types have the most nutrients, dietitians say.

While potatoes get a bad rap in our carb-conscious culture, they also contain fiber, potassium and vitamin C. Health experts consider all types of potatoes healthy, but there are two types in particular that give you more of a boost: sweet potatoes and purple potatoes. Here's why.

A mom, 27, thought she was having a heart attack days after giving birth. It was a tear in her aorta.

Amani Odom was having some neck discomfort before a jolt of pain shot to her chest, just days after she gave birth to her second child. The mom from New York City thought she was having a heart attack, but she was experiencing a postpartum aortic dissection in which a tear occurs in the heart's primary artery. Neck and chest pain are one of the 5 symptoms of aortic dissection, and her doctor is hoping her story can bring awareness to the condition. Continue reading.

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Are protein shakes good for you? An expert explains how healthy they are, the best types to buy and when to drink them during the day.

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Reporter Teagan Brown was told her live spot for NBC South Carolina affiliate WMBF was over, so she twirled her microphone into midair and walked off camera. One problem: Her live hit was most definitely not over. Brown shared the blooper in a post on X that went viral, while giving thanks that tossing up her mic was all she did while still on camera. "People were commenting, saying, 'At least I didn't pull an 'Anchorman,'" she joked to TODAY.com. See the moment.