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Election 2024, Nation & World, Politics

Oprah hosts virtual rally, ‘Unite for America,’ for Harris

by JOSH BOAK and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press September 19, 2024September 19, 2024

The event comes as Vice President Kamala Harris is working to continue to share her governing philosophy with voters during her abbreviated presidential campaign.

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Kentucky sheriff charged in slaying of judge at courthouse

by Associated Press September 19, 2024September 19, 2024

The judge was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Alaska man charged with threatening to kill 6 Supreme Court justices

by Perry Stein The Washington Post September 19, 2024September 19, 2024

Panos Anastasiou, 76, allegedly sent more than 465 messages through the Supreme Court’s public website – many of them violent, racist and homophobic, according to an indictment.

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Pro-Trump Georgia election board weighs new rules as critics warn of chaos

by Amy Gardner The Washington Post September 19, 2024September 19, 2024

The state election board is expected to vote on a measure to force counties to hand-count all ballots this year.

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Teamsters local unions in swing states rush to endorse Harris

by Lauren Kaori Gurley The Washington Post September 19, 2024September 19, 2024

Kamala Harris has received an outpouring of endorsements from Teamsters local unions and regional councils in key states, despite the national union’s decision to not endorse.

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Israeli soldiers pushed three apparently lifeless bodies from roofs during a West Bank raid

by JULIA FRANKEL and MAJDI MOHAMMED Associated Press September 19, 2024September 19, 2024

An Associated Press journalist witnessed Israeli soldiers push three apparently lifeless bodies from rooftops during a raid in the occupied West Bank.