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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — An off-duty firefighter helped rescue six men from the water near the James River Bridge on Sunday.
Jason Edwards, a 25-year veteran of the Newport News Fire Department, was on his fishing boat with his father and a friend when the emergency started. He says maybe two minutes after they left the marina, he saw a boat with heavy smoke coming from it.
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“Over to my left by the bridge was the six individuals. Three of them had life vests. One of them had a safety ring and they had made their way up to the pilings," described Edwards.
They managed to get the men onboard. According to Edwards, two of them suffered severe burns.
“They were panicked. They were very thankful to see us. They were thankful to be able to get in the boat.”
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The boat was taken in and authorities are investigating to find out what caused the fire. Chief Wesley Rogers is proud but not surprised to hear that Edwards jumped into action.
“It shows you the true heart that our first responders have,” said Rogers. “A lot of individuals would just kind of watch, report it as they sit, but our first responders think, ‘Hey, I’ve got to get out there. I’ve got to help.’ And that’s exactly what he did. He went right towards the danger. Without him, we don’t know what could have happened, but those individuals were lucky to have an individual like that ready to go and in that situation at the right time.”
“I’ve been on the boat my whole life, been on the water my whole life," Edwards added. "Owned several boats before and never been in a situation like that, to have to rescue someone into the boat.”
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As each state delegation was called on, the moment was accompanied by a song.
Delegates from each state and territory cast votes to nominate vice president kamala harris as the official standard-bearer of the democratic party..
“Ladies and gentlemen, my name is DJ Cassidy, and I’d like to welcome you all to the Democratic National Convention Roll Call.” “The great State of Illinois.” “The Commonwealth of Virginia.” “My beloved South Dakota.” “Louisiana.” “Nebraska.” “Kansas.” “Colorado proudly cast its votes —” “For the first Black woman president of the United States States of America.” “Kamala D. Harris.” “Ladies and gentlemen, we are here tonight to officially nominate Kamala Harris for president. D.N.C., turn down for what.” [music: “Turn Down for What”] “California, we proudly cast our 482 votes for the next president, Kamala Harris.” “We are so honored to be your nominees. This is a people-powered campaign, and together we will chart a new way forward.”
By Nick Corasaniti Taylor Robinson and Alyce McFadden
Reporting from Chicago
The anthemic synths of Bruce Springsteen. The driving rhythm of Tom Petty’s guitar. The guttural screams of Lil Jon.
These were part of the soundtrack to the official nomination of Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday evening at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, as delegations from all 50 states and several territories pledged their support to Ms. Harris and her running mate, Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota. (Technically, Ms. Harris had already been nominated in a virtual roll-call vote before the convention, but the in-person roll call is an essential part of the convention’s pageantry.)
The music was mixed and organized by DJ Cassidy, a mainstay of Democratic conventions dating to 2012, who tried to pair the music with the state whose delegates were speaking.
The process of compiling the playlist took about a month, and he worked with each state’s delegation to find a song that captured a spirit of “unity and celebration” and had meaning to the state. (In some cases, he acknowledged, those meanings were obvious and in others “more nuanced.”)
“I had a personal goal here, which was to turn the entire convention into a party,” he said.
The performance peaked with a live performance by Lil Jon, singing “V.P. Harris … Governor Walz” to the same syncopated beat of “from the window to the walls,” lyrics from his song “Get Low.”
Though DJ Cassidy is something of a veteran of political events — he’s played music at Mr. Obama’s 50th birthday and at a virtual fundraiser for President Biden — he said he left the stage Tuesday night with a new appreciation for the democratic process.
“It really is a beautiful thing to go state to state to state to watch those states pledge their votes, their delegates to their candidates of choice,” he said. “It was very inspiring to be at the center of this tonight.”
The following is a list of the songs that accompanied each state and territory, with the connection explained where we could:
Alabama — “Sweet Home Alabama,” by Lynyrd Skynyrd (which formed in Florida).
Alaska — “Feel It Still,” by Portugal. The Man, originally from Alaska.
Arizona — “Edge of Seventeen,” by Stevie Nicks, a native of Phoenix.
Arkansas — “Don’t Stop,” by Fleetwood Mac, the 1992 campaign song for Bill Clinton, the former governor of Arkansas.
California — “Next Episode” by Dr. Dre, then “California Love,” by Tupac, followed by “Alright” and “Not Like Us,” both by Kendrick Lamar, a selection of hip-hop songs about the state and by some of its most famous artists.
Colorado — “September,” by Earth, Wind & Fire. Philip Bailey, one of the band’s two lead singers, hails from Denver.
Connecticut — “Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours,” by Stevie Wonder. Connecticut is known as the Constitution State.
Democrats Abroad — “Love Train,” by the O’Jays. (“People around the world, join hands,” the lyrics say.)
District of Columbia — “Let Me Clear Me Throat,” by DJ Kool, one of the earliest rap artists from Washington, D.C.
Delaware — “Higher Love,” by Kygo and Whitney Houston. President Biden, Delaware’s favorite son, has played this song regularly at his events, including after his acceptance speech in 2020.
Florida — “I Won’t Back Down,” by Florida’s own Tom Petty, and used by Florida politicians for decades, including, most recently, Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Georgia — “Welcome to Atlanta,” by Jermaine Dupri, followed by “Turn Down for What,” by Lil Jon and DJ Snake and “Get Low.” Lil Jon performed part of it live at the United Center in Chicago, singing with the Georgia delegation.
Guam — “Espresso,” by Sabrina Carpenter.
Hawaii — “24k Magic,” by Hawaii’s most successful pop artist, Bruno Mars.
Idaho — “Private Idaho,” by the B-52’s, who are not from Idaho.
Illinois — “Sirius,” by the Alan Parsons Project, which played while the Chicago Bulls were introduced during the Michael Jordan era of the 1990s.
Indiana — “Don’t Stop Till You Get Enough,” by Indiana’s own Michael Jackson.
Iowa — “Celebration,” by Kool & the Gang.
Kansas — “Carry On Wayward Son,” by, um, Kansas.
Kentucky — “First Class,” by Jack Harlow, a hip-hop artist from Louisville, Ky.
Louisiana — “All I Do Is Win,” by DJ Khaled of New Orleans.
Maine — “Shut Up and Dance,” by Walk the Moon.
Maryland — “Respect,” by Aretha Franklin.
Massachusetts — “I’m Shipping Up to Boston,” by Dropkick Murphys, a loud-and-proud Massachusetts punk band that regularly wears Boston sports jerseys while playing.
Michigan — “Lose Yourself,” by Eminem, one of the most well-known rappers from Detroit.
Minnesota — “1999,” by Prince, Minnesota’s own, well, prince.
Mississippi — “Twistin’ the Night Away,” by Sam Cooke, the “King of Soul,” who helped expand the genre in Mississippi.
Missouri — “Good Luck, Babe,” by Missouri’s Chappell Roan.
Montana — “American Woman,” by Lenny Kravitz (originally by Guess Who, a Canadian band).
Nebraska — “Firework,” by Katy Perry.
Nevada — “Mr. Brightside,” by the Killers, a rock band from Las Vegas.
New Hampshire — “Don’t Stop Believin’,” by Journey.
New Jersey — “Born in the U.S.A.,” by the New Jersey native son Bruce Springsteen. The song has often been misread by politicians; it is not an enthusiastic celebration of American birthright but instead a conflicted protest song, with criticisms about the Vietnam War.
New Mexico — “Confident,” by Demi Lovato, the New Mexico singer who has performed at the Democratic National Convention in the past.
New York — “Empire State of Mind,” a duet by two New York artists — Alicia Keys and Jay-Z — that became the anthem for the New York Yankees’ 2009 World Series run.
North Carolina — “Raise Up,” by Petey Pablo, a hip-hop artist from North Carolina.
North Dakota — “Girl on Fire,” by Alicia Keys.
Northern Mariana Islands — “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” a Motown staple by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell.
Ohio — “Green Light,” by John Legend, the Ohio native scheduled to play a concert in Chicago after the convention’s proceedings on Tuesday night.
Oklahoma — “Ain’t Going Down (Till the Sun Comes Up),” by Garth Brooks, the Tulsa, Okla., country legend.
Oregon — “Float On,” by Modest Mouse, a band born in Washington but now based in Portland, Ore.
Pennsylvania — “Motownphilly” by the Philadelphia group Boyz II Men and “Black and Yellow,” by the Pittsburgh rapper Wiz Khalifa, a staple at Pittsburgh Steelers games.
Puerto Rico — “Despacito,” by Luis Fonsi, one of the biggest singles ever by a Puerto Rican artist.
Rhode Island — “Shake It Off,” by Taylor Swift, who owns a home in Watch Hill, R.I.
South Carolina — “Get Up,” by James Brown, who grew up in rural southwestern South Carolina.
South Dakota — “What I Like About You,” by the Romantics.
Tennessee — “9 to 5,” by the Tennessee singer, artist and activist Dolly Parton.
Texas — “Texas Hold ’Em,” by Beyoncé, a Texas native.
Utah — “Animal,” by Neon Trees, from just outside Salt Lake City.
Vermont — “Stick Season,” by Noah Kahan, who hails from Vermont and mentions “I Love Vermont” in the song.
U.S. Virgin Islands — “VI to the Bone,” by Mic Love, about the Virgin Islands.
Virginia — “The Way I Are,” by Timbaland, born and raised in Norfolk, Va.
Washington — “Can’t Hold Us,” by the Seattle based hip-hop duo Macklemore and Ryan Lewis.
West Virginia — “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” by John Denver, a song so core to West Virginia that it is considered an official state anthem.
Wisconsin — “Jump Around.” Though written by California’s House of Pain, this song is played at University of Wisconsin football games.
Wyoming — “I Gotta Feeling,” by the Black Eyed Peas.
Nick Corasaniti is a Times reporter covering national politics, with a focus on voting and elections. More about Nick Corasaniti
Alyce McFadden is a reporter covering New York City and a member of the 2024-25 Times Fellowship class, a program for journalists early in their careers. More about Alyce McFadden
Democrats are hosting their national convention at the united center and mccormick place in chicago. here are the security zones and where protests are planned..
Democrats are meeting this week in Chicago for their party’s national convention , where they plan to rally around Vice President Kamala Harris as their nominee for president. Typically, a party formally nominates a ticket during the convention, but Harris secured the nomination in a virtual vote earlier this month.
The main programming, including speeches and performances, are scheduled to take place in the United Center, home to the Chicago Bulls and Blackhawks, on Chicago’s Near West Side.
The Secret Service has released some security details for the convention , including an outer security perimeter where vehicles must be screened and an inner security area restricted to those with a documented need to enter, such as convention attendees and volunteers.
There are multiple protests planned during the convention.
The Coalition to March on the DNC, which includes 200 groups and expects tens of thousands at a Monday afternoon protest to rally to support Gaza and other social issues , was still wrangling with city officials Sunday over the protest route.
Attorneys for the coalition and the city have fought in federal court over the route, which city officials halved and shifted north, away from the convention. There are two sharp turns that protesters fear will cause bottlenecks.
The Poor People’s Army plans to march Monday afternoon from the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts in Humboldt Park down North Western Ave. and toward the United Center. The exact destination of that march is also in dispute.
Additional events, including party business and meetings, will take place at the McCormick Place Convention Center.
Molly Hennessy-Fiske contributed to this report.
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