Leading candidate exits Kamala Harris' 'veepstakes'

A leading contender to become Kamala Harris's running mate for the Democrats has exited the "veepstakes."

Roy Cooper, the Democratic governor of North Carolina, told Harris' team he withdrew from consideration, two people briefed on the matter told The New York Times. CNN confirmed the news, citing a source.

Cooper wrote in a Monday night statement shared to X that he strongly supports Harris' campaign and knows "she's going to win."

"This just wasn't the right time for North...