Democrats pound their message: To oust Trump, you must vote
Former President Barack Obama warned that American democracy could falter if President Donald Trump is reelected, a stunning rebuke of his successor that was echoed by Kamala Harris at the Democratic Convention Wednesday night as she embraced her historic role as the first Black woman on a national political ticket.
Black voters in Midwest critical to Democrats' 2020 hopes
In key Midwestern states where the 2016 election was decided by a margin of less than 2%, Black voter enthusiasm is critical factor in 2020.
Trump praises QAnon conspiracists, appreciates support
President Donald Trump on Wednesday praised the supporters of QAnon, a convoluted, pro-Trump conspiracy theory, and suggested he appreciates their support of his candidacy.
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Biden friend Sen. Coons to elevate faith on convention stage
Chris Coons is cut from the same cloth as Joe Biden in many ways: He occupies the same Senate seat from Delaware that Biden held…
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New Mexico city to pay $6.5M in police chokehold settlement
A New Mexico city has agreed to pay $6.5 million to the family of Mexican American man who was choked to death by a police…
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When is it safe to open schools? States have varying answers
As schools across the U.S. decide whether to reopen this fall, many are left wondering how to know if it's safe. Public health experts say…
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Pompeo pledges support for Iraq, targets pro-Iran militias
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo pledged that the Trump administration will continue to support Iraq as it confronts the threat posed by the Islamic State group, but he also called for the Baghdad government to redouble efforts to rein in pro-Iran militias.
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For Joe Biden, long path to a potentially crucial presidency
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Obama, in scathing Trump rebuke, warns democracy on the line
Former President Barack Obama painted a unsparing portrait of American democracy on the brink if President Donald Trump wins in November, warning in a scathing, and at times emotional, address Wednesday that his successor is both unfit for office and apathetic to the nation's founding principles.
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Trump eager to troll Biden outside his Scranton birthplace
On Joe Biden's big day, President Donald Trump is planning to show up in his rival's old backyard.
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'The best we can do': DNC viewers adjust to virtual format
Nick Zingarelli relished Michelle Obama's speech at the Democratic National Convention this week, especially when the former first lady used President Donald Trump's own words — "It is what it is" — to sum up Democrats' disappointment in his presidency.
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WHAT TO WATCH: Joe Biden's big moment at the DNC
Democratic Party luminaries, rising stars, former presidents and presidential contenders have been making a pitch for Joe Biden over three days of an atypical convention. Now the presidential nominee will make his case himself.
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Source: Michigan reaches $600M deal in Flint water crisis
Michigan will pay $600 million to compensate Flint residents whose health was damaged by lead-tainted drinking water after the city heeded state regulators' advice not…
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Trump: US demands restoration of UN sanctions against Iran
The Trump administration is set to demand the restoration of all international sanctions on Iran in a move that will further isolate the U.S. at the United Nations, test the credibility of the U.N. Security Council and possibly deal a fatal blow to one of former President Barack Obama's signature foreign policy achievements.
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Harris seizes historic moment in accepting VP nomination
Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic nomination for vice president on Wednesday, cementing her place in history as the first Black woman on a major party ticket and promising she and Joe Biden will rejuvenate a country ravaged by a pandemic and riven by racial and partisan divides.
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Q&A: Valerie Biden Owens, from Joe's manager to proud sister
Valerie Biden Owens cultivated her famous brother's political career for the better part of a half-century, managing 36 years of Senate campaigns and two unsuccessful…
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Democratic convention takeaways: Make history, pound Trump
There has been one persistent theme in the Democratic National Convention so far: to portray President Donald Trump in highly personal ways as one unsuited…
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Obama issues scathing rebuke of Trump's presidency
He implored voters to back his former vice president for the nation's top job, arguing that "our democracy" is on the line.
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Thousands of chicks arrive dead to farmers amid USPS turmoil
At least 4,800 chicks shipped to Maine farmers through the U.S. Postal Service have arrived dead in the recent weeks since rapid cuts hit the federal mail carrier's operations, U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree said.
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The Latest: Harris makes history in accepting VP nomination
Kamala Harris has made history night as the first Black woman to accept a spot on a major party's presidential ticket.
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Asian shares retreat after Fed minutes bring reality check
Asian shares slipped Thursday after sobriety set in on Wall Street, and the U.S. Federal Reserve minutes laid out challenges for the economy amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Clinton urges Democrats to vote in 'overwhelming' numbers
Hillary Clinton urged Democrats to vote in "overwhelming" numbers in remarks Wednesday night to the Democratic National Convention that at times reflected her bitter loss to Donald Trump four years ago despite winning the popular vote.
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Trump weighs F-35 jet sales to UAE over Israeli objections
President Donald Trump said Wednesday the U.S. is considering selling advanced American F-35 warplanes to the United Arab Emirates over the objections of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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