As President Biden battles Democratic doubts about his ability to beat Donald Trump after a damaging debate and Trump’s string of legal and political victories, Harris – now the vice president – is again her party’s heir apparent.
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In this city, people say Russia must defeat Ukraine and the West at any cost
Interviews showed that the Kremlin has mobilized public support for the war while also masking the full, horrific consequences of it. Some residents of Kirov said they still find the war incomprehensible, while others who have lost relatives insist that the fighting must be serving a higher purpose.
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Israeli military says it has struck several Houthi targets in Yemen in response to attacks
The drone attack by Houthi rebels killed one person in the center of Tel Aviv and wounded at least 10 others near the United States Embassy early Friday.
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Amid internal tensions, House minority leader Jeffries says his position hasn’t changed, Biden is ‘our nominee’
Jeffries has played a critical role as chief listener, gathering input from House Democrats who have remained concerned over Biden’s chances to beat Trump in November.
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Biden’s ability to win back skeptical Democrats is tested at perilous moment
Rep. Mark Takano, top Democrat on the House Veterans Affairs Committee, added his name to the list of nearly three dozen Democrats in Congress who say it’s time for Biden to leave the race. The Californian called on Biden to ‘pass the torch,’ to Vice President Kamala Harris.
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Longtime U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas, who had pancreatic cancer, dies
Jackson Lee quickly established herself as fierce advocate for women and minorities and a leader for House Democrats on many social justice issues.
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Bangladesh imposes nationwide curfew as deadly protests over government jobs escalate
The protests, which began weeks ago but escalated sharply this week, represent the biggest challenge to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina since she won a 4th consecutive term in January.
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Missouri woman who served 43 years in prison freed after murder conviction was overturned
Sandra Hemme, 63, left prison Friday after Missouri’s attorney general fought for more than a month to keep her behind bars.
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Firefighter killed at Trump rally honored with bagpipes, gun salute and a bugle sounding taps
Trump honored Comperatore during his speech Thursday at the Republican National Convention but did not attend his funeral.
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U.S. says Iran moving forward on key aspect of developing nuclear bomb
Secretary of State Antony Blinken and national security adviser Jake Sullivan said separately the situation was being watched for any signs Iran had decided to pursue actual weaponization of its nuclear program.