PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- The Latest on the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia (all times EDT): 6:20 p.m. Bernie Sanders' supporters are getting plenty of time at the podium at the Democratic National Convention. Some key backers of the Vermont senator were late additions to Monday night's program - in an effort to promote party unity. Tensions are simmering on the convention's opening night as Sanders' allies celebrate the onetime presidential candidate and advocate for Hillary Clinton's election. Among those added are two strong Sanders supporters - Maine lawmaker Diane Russell and former NAACP president Ben Jealous. Jealous is praised the party platform and...
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