A girl is diagnosed with colon cancer at just 14.

Plus, JD Vance takes the RNC stage. Emmy snubs and surprises. July 18, 2024 | [VIEW IN BROWSER]( [This is TODAY] JD Vance delivers his first speech at the Republican National Convention as Trump's running mate. Plus, all the snubs and surprises from this year's Primetime Emmy nominations, and a how a girl's symptoms were dismissed by doctors — until she was diagnosed with colon cancer at just 14 years old.   The Latest   JD Vance made his first speech as Trump's VP pick; Biden tested positive for Covid.]( At the Republican National Convention last night, JD Vance focused on his life story and upbringing in a fading steel town in Ohio in his [first speech]( as a vice presidential candidate. Meanwhile, President Biden shared that he [tested positive for COVID-19]( and will self-isolate at home in Delaware. Rep. Adam Schiff, a prominent Democrat from California, became the latest Democratic member of Congress to [urge Biden to exit the presidential race](, saying he has "serious concerns about whether the President can defeat Donald Trump in November.” [Here's the latest](. [All the snubs and surprises from this year's Primetime Emmy nominations]( "Shogun" and "The Bear" were the big winners among this year's [Primetime Emmy Award nominations]( yesterday, with the Japanese feudal drama reeling in 25 nominations and "The Bear" setting a record for the comedy category with 23 nominations. It was also good news for "Morning Show" stars Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston, while Kate Winslet (“The Regime”), Emma Stone ("The Curse") and Nicole Kidman (“Expats”) were left empty-handed. [See all the surprises and snubs](. [A 14-year-old girl was diagnosed with colon cancer after doctors dismissed symptoms for 2 years.]( Libbie Ashworth first began experiencing a loss of appetite and back pain when she was in sixth grade, then found blood in her stool as a freshman. Doctors [dismissed her symptoms]( for years. "It really hurt having a medical professional that I’m supposed to trust with my life tell me it was in my head,” she told TODAY.com. When a bout of stomach pain sent her to the hospital at 14, she received a stunning diagnosis: [stage 4 colon cancer](. Now 18, Libbie has undergone multiple surgeries and rounds of chemotherapy. [Read more about her journey,]( as well as what doctors have found about the rise of [colon cancer in teens](.   Shop TODAY   Budget-friendly deals, gift guides and more from Shop TODAY. [Up to 89% off Michael Kors bags, Swarovski crystal jewelry and more steep Walmart deals]( Save up to 89% on your favorite items from Walmart with deals on coffee makers, beauty items, carpet cleaners and more. [SHOP NOW](   Start TODAY   Achieve your life and health goals with easy tips. Pool workouts and water running helped Debi Mitchell of St. Petersburg, Florida, lose weight, cure joint pain, avoid knee surgery and get off type 2 diabetes medication. See how a water routine gave her her life back. [READ MORE]( [GET THE NEWSLETTER](   What's For Dinner?   Allow us to do the meal-planning for you Chef Edy Massih keeps summertime zesty with these Lebanese skewer recipes featuring salmon, chicken and shrimp, plus a couscous salad. [VIEW RECIPE]( [♡ SAVE RECIPE](   Daily Delight   A little pick-me-up before you go. [Al Roker's adorable granddaughter, Sky](, recently celebrated her first birthday, leaving Al reflecting on all the [reasons he loves being a grandpa](. "By the time you become a grandparent, you already know what it takes to raise a child," the father of three told TODAY.com. "And since it’s not your primary responsibility, you can really just bask in the joy of everything they do." He's also learned when to step back as his daughter and son-in-law find their footing as parents. "Everybody’s parental style is different," he said. "So, you kind of let them find their way." [Read more](.   Thanks for letting us in your inbox! See you tomorrow. Written by Scott Stump | Edited by Philip Caulfield Enjoying This is TODAY? Invite a friend to[subscribe here.]( Send us Feedback Follow us on Facebook More TODAY Newsletters Copyright © 2024 TODAY | 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112 [MANAGE SUBSCRIPTION]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE](listvar=sub_today) | [PRIVACY]( | [SEND FEEDBACK](