Nation and World Politics
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‘This was a coup’: Trump primes supporters to challenge a Harris win
Aug 19, 2024 8:33 am - From the moment Vice President Kamala Harris emerged as the surprise Democratic presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump began arguing that she was anointed th...
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Civilians flee Pokrovsk as Russia’s army bears down on the key eastern Ukraine city
Aug 19, 2024 8:11 am - KYIV, Ukraine — Civilians with small children in their arms and lugging heavy suitcases fled Monday from Ukraine’s eastern city of Pokrovsk, where the Russian army was be...
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Floor fights, boos and a too-long kiss. How the dramatic and the bizarre define convention history
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Blinken says Israel OKs a plan to break the cease-fire impasse and urges Hamas to do the same
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Large protests expected at DNC, and these suburban activists will be thereAug 18, 2024 9:00 pm - Who’s protesting at the DNC? Local activists plan to demonstrate on multiple issues, from abortion rights to Palestine.
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Chicago’s migrant crisis in spotlight as Democrats prepare for convention
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The Democratic National Convention is here. Here's how to watch it
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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