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Democrats will honor Biden while pivoting to Harris on first day of convention

Democrats will honor Biden while pivoting to Harris on first day of convention

CHICAGO (AP) — A refreshed Democratic Party gathered Monday night for a valedictory speech from President Joe Biden, whose decision to end his reelection bid released newfound energy with Vice President Kamala Harris ′ rise to the top of the ticket.
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Some protesters tear down security fence as thousands march outside Democratic National Convention

Some protesters tear down security fence as thousands march outside Democratic National Convention

CHICAGO (AP) — Dozens of protesters broke through a security fence near the site of the Democratic National Convention on its opening day Monday as thousands took to the streets to voice their opposition to the war in Gaza.
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US intelligence officials say Iran is to blame for hacks targeting Trump, Biden-Harris campaigns

US intelligence officials say Iran is to blame for hacks targeting Trump, Biden-Harris campaigns

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S.
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Former US Rep George Santos pleads guilty to wire fraud and identity theft in his federal case

Former US Rep George Santos pleads guilty to wire fraud and identity theft in his federal case

CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y.
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Congo says it will receive its first mpox vaccines next week to address new global emergency

Congo says it will receive its first mpox vaccines next week to address new global emergency

KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Congo will receive the first vaccine doses to address its mpox outbreak next week from the United States, the country's health minister said Monday, days after the World Health Organization declared mpox outbreaks in Africa a g
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Blinken says Israel OKs a plan to break the cease-fire impasse and urges Hamas to do the same

Blinken says Israel OKs a plan to break the cease-fire impasse and urges Hamas to do the same

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — U.S.
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Flash floods from 'training thunderstorms' leave 2 dead in Connecticut

Flash floods from 'training thunderstorms' leave 2 dead in Connecticut

OXFORD, Conn. (AP) — Torrential rain flooded parts of Connecticut and New York's Long Island, washing out roads, trapping people in cars and a restaurant, and sweeping two people into a river.
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DC councilmember known for pushing antisemitic conspiracy theories is arrested on bribery charge

DC councilmember known for pushing antisemitic conspiracy theories is arrested on bribery charge

WASHINGTON (AP) — A District of Columbia councilmember known for promoting antisemitic conspiracy theories accepted over $150,000 in bribes in exchange for pressuring D.C.
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1 dead and 6 missing after luxury superyacht sinks in storm off Sicily

1 dead and 6 missing after luxury superyacht sinks in storm off Sicily

ROME (AP) — A luxury superyacht carrying foreign tourists capsized and sank off Sicily in bad weather early Monday. One body was found, six people remain missing and 15 people were rescued, including a 1-year-old girl, authorities said.
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Ukrainian officials order mandatory evacuation from Pokrovsk for families with children

Ukrainian officials order mandatory evacuation from Pokrovsk for families with children

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian authorities on Monday ordered families with children to urgently evacuate the eastern city of Pokrovsk, where the Russian army is bearing down after a six-month slog across Ukraine's Donetsk region following the capture
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