Nation and World Politics
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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
Aug 22, 2024 1:11 pm - KYIV, Ukraine — Some new Ukrainian soldiers refuse to fire at the enemy. Others, according to commanders and fellow fighters, struggle to assemble weapons or to coordinat...
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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
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Zelenskyy visits border area for the first time since Ukrainian forces entered Russia's Kursk region
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How Kamala Harris inspired Lauren Underwood to start her own candle lineAug 22, 2024 7:04 am - U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood talked about attending parties at Vice President Kamala Harris’ house, watching reality TV and even had some advice for JD Vance, during a national TV appearance on “The Daily Show.”
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DNC notebook: How Kamala Harris inspired Lauren Underwood to start candle lineAug 22, 2024 7:04 am - Candles connect Kamala Harris and suburban U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood. And a senator offers some lighthearted dating advice for single Democratic voters.