Nation and World Politics
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Harris summons Americans to reject political divisions, warns of consequences posed by a Trump win
Aug 22, 2024 11:17 pm - Kamala Harris summoned Americans on Thursday to reject political division and instead chart what she called a “new way forward,” as she accepted her party’s nominatio...
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DNC Notebook: Chinese influence, a moving appeal, secretary plays hurtAug 22, 2024 7:40 pm - U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi got some prime-time Thursday at the Democratic National Convention speaking about China.
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Local activists seek to get Democrats’ focus on Gaza by DNC protestsAug 22, 2024 6:24 pm - Suburban residents join in pro-Palestinian protests near the United Center as Democrats grapple with thorny issue.
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‘He is what you see’: How Coach Walz’s speech scored points with local delegatesAug 22, 2024 2:26 pm - Vice presidential candidate Tim Walz’s Midwestern dad persona struck a chord with suburban delegates at this week’s Democratic National convention.
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Time to ‘end the anger politics’: Illinois Democrats push unity agendaAug 22, 2024 2:14 pm - Should beer be political? No, says Gov. Andy Beshear as state Dems look to end of DNC, and countdown to Election Day.
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Poorly trained recruits contribute to loss of Ukrainian territory on eastern front, commanders say
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U.S. government indicts Guatemalan suspect on smuggling charges over deaths of 53 migrants in trailer
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‘That’s my dad!’ Gus Walz charms crowd as father Tim accepts VP nomination
Aug 22, 2024 8:00 am - Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz was onstage to accept his party’s nomination for the vice presidency on the third night of the Democratic National Convention when attention quick...
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Fact-checking Day 3 of the 2024 Democratic National Convention
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School choice and a history of segregation collide as one Florida county shutters its rural schools