Hillary Clinton becomes first woman to win convention votes needed to claim presidential nomination of major US party

Hillary Clinton officially being named Democratic Presidential Nominee.

Taking her place in history, Hillary Clinton on Tuesday night will become the first woman to lead a major party toward the White House, a triumphant moment for Democrats to relish before plunging into abruising general election against Republican Donald Trump.

After the roll call of states formalizing Clinton's nomination, former President BillClinton will take the stage for a history-making appearance of his own at the Democratic convention.By night's end, the Clinton campaign hopes to have moved past the dissent that somewhat tarnished the convention'sopening day.