Nation and World Politics
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Chicago’s migrant crisis in spotlight as Democrats prepare for convention
Aug 18, 2024 4:04 pm - CHICAGO - The buses full of migrants arriving from Texas have disappeared. Shelter beds are increasingly empty. And homeless newcomers with nowhere else to go are no long...
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The Democratic National Convention is here. Here's how to watch it
Aug 18, 2024 4:04 pm - CHICAGO (AP) — The Democratic National Convention kicks off Monday, with delegates and officials descending on Chicago after a wild few weeks that saw the party switch ou...
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Illinoisans to take center stage at Democratic conventionAug 18, 2024 12:31 pm - Fitting of its location in the Windy City, the Democratic National Convention opening Monday in Chicago will feature a distinctly Illinois flavor.
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Ex-Rep. George Santos expected to plead guilty to multiple counts in fraud case, AP source saysAug 17, 2024 3:17 pm - Former U.S. Rep. George Santos is expected to plead guilty to multiple counts in his federal fraud case, according to a person familiar with the matter. Santos, a Republi...
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Deadly violence persists in Gaza despite mediators’ hopes for a truce
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Meet the suburban delegates to the Democratic National ConventionAug 16, 2024 10:31 pm - Meet the suburban delegates attending the Democratic National Convention, which opens Monday in Chicago.
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Trump criticized for calling civilian medal ‘much better’ than military awardAug 16, 2024 1:25 pm - Former President Donald Trump has sparked a sharp backlash among veterans and Democrats by saying that an award recognizing civilian contributions to society is “much be...
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U.S. consumer sentiment rises slightly on Democratic optimism over Harris’ presidential prospects
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They look like — and link to — real news articles. But they're actually ads from the Harris campaign
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Harris aims to blunt Trump's economic attacks by proposing new tax breaks in a bid to lower costs