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Biden plans to use his convention speech to hand off to Harris and make case against Trump

Biden plans to use his convention speech to hand off to Harris and make case against Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will give the keynote address Monday night at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, making a symbolic handoff of his party to Vice President Kamala Harris and pressing the case for what he says is the th
Immigrants prepare for new Biden protections with excitement and concern

Immigrants prepare for new Biden protections with excitement and concern

MIAMI (AP) — Roberto Garcia crossed the border from Mexico in 2009 looking for a better life. For the past eight years, he has been married to an American woman, and they have three kids who are all American citizens.
As political convention comes to Chicago, residents, leaders and activists vie for the spotlight

As political convention comes to Chicago, residents, leaders and activists vie for the spotlight

CHICAGO (AP) — As the American city that has hosted more political conventions than any other, Chicago has pretty much seen it all.

Walz's China experience draws GOP attacks, but Beijing isn't counting on better ties

WASHINGTON (AP) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has a history with China. And Republicans are seizing on it. At 25, Walz taught a year of high school in China. He returned for his honeymoon and many more times with American exchange students .

Her name was on a filing agreeing to be a Cornel West elector. Her question: What's an elector?

PHOENIX (AP) — When Denisha Mitchell was asked why she filled out paperwork to serve as an Arizona elector for the independent presidential candidate Cornel West , her first response was “What?!” Her second: What's an elector? “I was shocked and surp
Following criticism, Ottawa removes funding caps for residential school searches

Following criticism, Ottawa removes funding caps for residential school searches

OTTAWA — The federal government is backtracking on a move to limit funding for searches of former residential school grounds.

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill.; Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson. ___ NBC's “Meet the Press” — Sens. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y, and Lindsey Graham, R-S.C.; Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Mich. ___ CBS’ “Face the Nation" — Sen.

What is 'price gouging' and why is VP Harris proposing to ban it?

With inflation and high grocery prices still frustrating many voters , Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday proposed a ban on “price gouging” by food suppliers and grocery stores, as part of a broader agenda aimed at lowering the cost of housing, m
Election officials keep Green Party presidential candidate on Wisconsin ballot

Election officials keep Green Party presidential candidate on Wisconsin ballot

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin elections officials dismissed a Democratic National Committee employee's demands Friday to remove the Green Party's presidential candidate from the ballot in the key swing state.
Harris offers proposals to cut food and housing costs, trying to blunt Trump's economic attacks

Harris offers proposals to cut food and housing costs, trying to blunt Trump's economic attacks

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris announced a sweeping set of economic proposals on Friday meant to cut taxes and lower the cost of groceries , housing and other essentials for many Americans.
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