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‘I can’t breathe’: Eric Garner remembered on 10th anniversary of his death

by KAREN MATTHEWS Associated Press July 17, 2024July 17, 2024

The chokehold death at the hands of New York City police officers created a rallying cry and spurred protests across the country.

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Donald Trump feted by former rivals in show of Republican unity after shooting

by MICHELLE L. PRICE, ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON, ALI SWENSON and CHRISTINE FERNANDO Associated Press July 16, 2024July 17, 2024

The display stood in stark contrast to the dynamic facing Democrats, many of whom are increasingly uncertain that President Biden is the right choice to take on Trump in the November election.

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Iran threat prompted more security at Trump rally as officials warn of potential for copycat attacks

by COLLEEN LONG, AAMER MADHANI and JILL COLVIN Associated Press July 16, 2024

Federal law enforcement officials are warning of possible copycat attacks or retaliatory violence after the attempt on Donald Trump’s life, as a visibly stronger security detail surrounds the Republican nominee and President Biden.

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Israeli military says it will begin drafting ultra-Orthodox men. That could rattle the government

by JOSEF FEDERMAN Associated Press July 16, 2024July 16, 2024

The Israeli military says it will begin sending draft notices to Jewish ultra-Orthodox men on Sunday.

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Biden set to announce support for major Supreme Court changes

by Tyler Pager and Michael Scherer The Washington Post July 16, 2024July 16, 2024

The announcement would mark a major shift for Biden, who has long resisted calls to reform the high court.

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Ingrid Andress admits to being drunk during viral national anthem, checking into rehab

by Brian Niemietz Tribune News Service July 16, 2024July 16, 2024

Her rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner Monday night at the MLB Home Run Derby was immediately panned online.

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Former CIA official charged with being secret agent for South Korean intelligence

by ERIC TUCKER Associated Press July 16, 2024July 16, 2024

Prosecutors say Terry never registered with the Justice Department as a foreign agent.

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Biden says cooling political rhetoric doesn’t mean he’ll ‘stop telling the truth’ about Trump

by AAMER MADHANI and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press July 16, 2024July 17, 2024

President Biden’s trip to Nevada comes as Democrats have been engaged in a weekslong crisis of confidence over his candidacy after his devastating debate with Donald Trump last month.