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WATCH: Michelle Obama says vote like lives depend on it at Democratic National Convention

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WATCH: Michelle Obama says vote like lives depend on it at Democratic National Convention Politics Aug 17 WATCH: Michelle Obama says vote like lives depend on it at Democratic National Convention By Associated Press

WATCH: Gov. Cuomo addresses the coronavirus during the Democratic National Convention

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WATCH: Gov. Cuomo addresses the coronavirus during the Democratic National Convention Politics Aug 17 WATCH: Gov. Cuomo addresses the coronavirus during the Democratic National Convention By Associated Press

WATCH: Sanders warns of authoritarian rise under Trump at Democratic National Convention

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WATCH: Sanders warns of authoritarian rise under Trump at Democratic National Convention Politics Aug 17 WATCH: Sanders warns of authoritarian rise under Trump at Democratic National Convention By Associated Press

WATCH: Joe Biden holds a panel with criminal justice activists at Democratic National Convention

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WATCH: Joe Biden holds a panel with criminal justice activists at Democratic National Convention Politics Aug 17 WATCH: Joe Biden holds a panel with criminal justice activists at Democratic National Convention By Associated Press

(NPR) Trump 'Is Clearly In Over His Head, ' Michelle Obama Says In DNC Speech

Trump 'Is Clearly In Over His Head,' Michelle Obama Says In DNC Speech Elections Trump 'Is Clearly In Over His Head,' Michelle Obama Says In DNC Speech "We have got to vote for Joe Biden like our lives depend on it," the former first lady says in a prerecorded video. Follow live updates and analysis of the Democratic National Convention. Loading...

(NPR) Trump 'Is Clearly In Over His Head, ' Michelle Obama Says In DNC Speech

Trump 'Is Clearly In Over His Head,' Michelle Obama Says In DNC Speech Elections Trump 'Is Clearly In Over His Head,' Michelle Obama Says In DNC Speech "We have got to vote for Joe Biden like our lives depend on it," the former first lady says in a prerecorded video. Follow live updates and analysis of the Democratic National Convention. Loading...

(NPR) DNC Pivots To Unity As Republicans Speak On Behalf Of Biden's Ticket

DNC Pivots To Unity As Republicans Speak On Behalf Of Biden's Ticket Elections DNC Pivots To Unity As Republicans Speak On Behalf Of Biden's Ticket "No one person or party has all the answers," former Ohio Gov. John Kasich says. All speakers are remote; many of the segments are prerecorded. Follow live updates and analysis of the Democratic National Convention. Loading...

WATCH: Michigan Gov. Whitmer criticizes Trump on virus response at Democratic National Convention

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WATCH: Michigan Gov. Whitmer criticizes Trump on virus response at Democratic National Convention Politics Aug 17 WATCH: Michigan Gov. Whitmer criticizes Trump on virus response at Democratic National Convention By Associated Press

(NPR) DNC Pivots To Unity As Republicans Speak On Behalf Of Biden's Ticket

DNC Pivots To Unity As Republicans Speak On Behalf Of Biden's Ticket Elections DNC Pivots To Unity As Republicans Speak On Behalf Of Biden's Ticket "No one person or party has all the answers," former Ohio Gov. John Kasich says. All speakers are remote; many of the segments are prerecorded. Follow live updates and analysis of the Democratic National Convention. Loading...

WATCH: Sen. Amy Klobuchar calls for unity during Democratic National Convention

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WATCH: Sen. Amy Klobuchar calls for unity during Democratic National Convention Politics Aug 17 WATCH: Sen. Amy Klobuchar calls for unity during Democratic National Convention By Associated Press

WATCH: George Floyd’ s brothers speak at the Democratic National Convention

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WATCH: George Floyd’s brothers speak at the Democratic National Convention Politics Aug 17 WATCH: George Floyd’s brothers speak at the Democratic National Convention By Associated Press

(NPR) DNC Pivots To Unity As Republicans, Former Rivals Speak On Behalf Of Biden's Ticket

DNC Pivots To Unity As Republicans, Former Rivals Speak On Behalf Of Biden's Ticket Elections DNC Pivots To Unity As Republicans, Former Rivals Speak On Behalf Of Biden's Ticket "We need Joe Biden as our next president," says Sen. Bernie Sanders — who ran against Biden in the Democratic primary. All speakers are remote; many of the segments are prerecorded. Follow live updates and analysis of the Democratic National Convention. Who Is Speaking Tonight At The DNC? Loading...

(NPR) DNC Pivots To Unity As Republicans, Former Rivals Speak On Behalf Of Biden's Ticket

DNC Pivots To Unity As Republicans, Former Rivals Speak On Behalf Of Biden's Ticket Elections DNC Pivots To Unity As Republicans, Former Rivals Speak On Behalf Of Biden's Ticket "We need Joe Biden as our next president," says Sen. Bernie Sanders — who ran against Biden in the Democratic primary. All speakers are remote; many of the segments are prerecorded. Follow live updates and analysis of the Democratic National Convention. Who Is Speaking Tonight At The DNC? Loading...

WATCH: John Kasich says it’ s time to ‘ put our nation first’

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WATCH: John Kasich says it’s time to ‘put our nation first’ Politics Aug 17 WATCH: John Kasich says it’s time to ‘put our nation first’ By Associated Press

WATCH: South Carolina Rep. Jim Clyburn speaks at the Democratic National Convention

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WATCH: South Carolina Rep. Jim Clyburn speaks at the Democratic National Convention Politics Aug 17 WATCH: South Carolina Rep. Jim Clyburn speaks at the Democratic National Convention By Associated Press

(NPR) DNC Pivots To Unity As Republicans Speak On Behalf Of Biden's Ticket

DNC Pivots To Unity As Republicans Speak On Behalf Of Biden's Ticket Elections DNC Pivots To Unity As Republicans Speak On Behalf Of Biden's Ticket "No one person or party has all the answers," former Ohio Gov. John Kasich says. All speakers are remote; many of the segments are prerecorded. Follow live updates and analysis of the Democratic National Convention. Who Is Speaking Tonight At The DNC? Loading...

(NPR) DNC Pivots To Unity As Republicans Speak On Behalf Of Biden's Ticket

DNC Pivots To Unity As Republicans Speak On Behalf Of Biden's Ticket Elections DNC Pivots To Unity As Republicans Speak On Behalf Of Biden's Ticket "No one person or party has all the answers," former Ohio Gov. John Kasich says. All speakers are remote; many of the segments are prerecorded. Follow live updates and analysis of the Democratic National Convention. Who Is Speaking Tonight At The DNC? Loading...

(NPR) George Floyd's Family Hold Moment Of Silence As DNC Focuses On Pandemic, Racial Justice

George Floyd's Family Hold Moment Of Silence As DNC Focuses On Pandemic, Racial Justice Elections George Floyd's Family Hold Moment Of Silence As DNC Focuses On Pandemic, Racial Justice "It's up to us to carry on the fight for justice." All speakers are remote; many of the segments are prerecorded. Follow live updates and analysis of the Democratic National Convention. Who Is Speaking Tonight At The DNC? Loading...

(NPR) George Floyd's Family Hold Moment Of Silence As DNC Focuses On Pandemic, Racial Justice

George Floyd's Family Hold Moment Of Silence As DNC Focuses On Pandemic, Racial Justice Elections George Floyd's Family Hold Moment Of Silence As DNC Focuses On Pandemic, Racial Justice "It's up to us to carry on the fight for justice." All speakers are remote; many of the segments are prerecorded. Follow live updates and analysis of the Democratic National Convention. Who Is Speaking Tonight At The DNC? Loading...

(NPR) DNC Coverage: An Unprecedented Convention Begins

DNC Coverage: An Unprecedented Convention Begins Elections DNC Coverage: An Unprecedented Convention Begins All speakers are remote; many of the segments are prerecorded. The headliners — Sen. Bernie Sanders and former first lady Michelle Obama — will be speaking at the end of the night. Follow live updates and analysis of the Democratic National Convention. Who Is Speaking Tonight At The DNC? Loading...

(NPR) DNC Coverage: An Unprecedented Convention Begins

DNC Coverage: An Unprecedented Convention Begins Elections DNC Coverage: An Unprecedented Convention Begins All speakers are remote; many of the segments are prerecorded. The headliners — Sen. Bernie Sanders and former first lady Michelle Obama — will be speaking at the end of the night. Follow live updates and analysis of the Democratic National Convention. Who Is Speaking Tonight At The DNC? Loading...

(NPR) Sanders' And Biden's Attempts At Unity May Be Tested Tonight

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Sanders' And Biden's Attempts At Unity May Be Tested Tonight Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images Elections Sanders' And Biden's Attempts At Unity May Be Tested Tonight Since Sen. Bernie Sanders endorsed former Vice President Joe Biden in April, their ongoing political relationship has centered around the creation of a handful of task forces meant to bring the Biden platform further to the left and entice Sanders supporters to back Biden in November. Who Else Is Speaking Tonight At The DNC? Loading...

(NPR) Sanders' And Biden's Attempts At Unity May Be Tested Tonight

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Sanders' And Biden's Attempts At Unity May Be Tested Tonight Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images Elections Sanders' And Biden's Attempts At Unity May Be Tested Tonight Since Sen. Bernie Sanders endorsed former Vice President Joe Biden in April, their ongoing political relationship has centered around the creation of a handful of task forces meant to bring the Biden platform further to the left and entice Sanders supporters to back Biden in November. Who Else Is Speaking Tonight At The DNC? Loading...

(NPR) Sanders' And Biden's Attempts At Unity May Be Tested Monday

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Sanders' And Biden's Attempts At Unity May Be Tested Monday Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images Elections Sanders' And Biden's Attempts At Unity May Be Tested Monday Since Sen. Bernie Sanders endorsed former Vice President Joe Biden in April, their ongoing political relationship has centered around the creation of a handful of task forces meant to bring the Biden platform further to the left and entice Sanders supporters to back Biden in November. Who Else Is Speaking Tonight At The DNC? Loading...

(NPR) Sanders' And Biden's Attempts At Unity May Be Tested Monday

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Sanders' And Biden's Attempts At Unity May Be Tested Monday Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images Elections Sanders' And Biden's Attempts At Unity May Be Tested Monday Since Sen. Bernie Sanders endorsed former Vice President Joe Biden in April, their ongoing political relationship has centered around the creation of a handful of task forces meant to bring the Biden platform further to the left and entice Sanders supporters to back Biden in November. Who Else Is Speaking Tonight At The DNC? Loading...

(NPR) Michelle Obama Calls Biden 'A Profoundly Decent Man' In Prerecorded Address

Michelle Obama Calls Biden 'A Profoundly Decent Man' In Prerecorded Address Elections Michelle Obama Calls Biden 'A Profoundly Decent Man' In Prerecorded Address Former first lady Michelle Obama is set to highlight Joe Biden's background and character in her speech Monday night. It's unclear whether Obama will address President Trump. Who Else Is Speaking Tonight At The DNC? Loading...

(NPR) Michelle Obama Calls Biden 'A Profoundly Decent Man' In Prerecorded Address

Michelle Obama Calls Biden 'A Profoundly Decent Man' In Prerecorded Address Elections Michelle Obama Calls Biden 'A Profoundly Decent Man' In Prerecorded Address Former first lady Michelle Obama is set to highlight Joe Biden's background and character in her speech Monday night. It's unclear whether Obama will address President Trump. Who Else Is Speaking Tonight At The DNC? Loading...

Indigenous protesters in Brazil demand COVID-19 protection

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Indigenous protesters in Brazil demand COVID-19 protection World Aug 17 Indigenous protesters in Brazil demand COVID-19 protection By Mauricio Savarese, Associated Press

Trump administration imposes new Huawei restrictions

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Trump administration imposes new Huawei restrictions World Aug 17 Trump administration imposes new Huawei restrictions By Matt O'Brien, Associated Press

Trump rule on transgender health blocked a day before it would take effect

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Trump rule on transgender health blocked a day before it would take effect Health Aug 17 Trump rule on transgender health blocked a day before it would take effect By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press

(NPR) 5 Questions Ahead Of The Democratic National Convention

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5 Questions Ahead Of The Democratic National Convention Joe Biden is set to officially be named the Democratic presidential nominee this week. Drew Angerer/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Drew Angerer/Getty Images Elections 5 Questions Ahead Of The Democratic National Convention The co...

(NPR) 5 Questions Ahead Of The Democratic National Convention

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5 Questions Ahead Of The Democratic National Convention Joe Biden is set to officially be named the Democratic presidential nominee this week. Drew Angerer/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Drew Angerer/Getty Images Elections 5 Questions Ahead Of The Democratic National Convention The co...

U.K. scraps exam grading system that enraged students, parents

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U.K. scraps exam grading system that enraged students, parents Education Aug 17 U.K. scraps exam grading system that enraged students, parents By Jill Lawless, Taryn Siegel, Associated Press

Democratic Party chair wants to end presidential caucuses

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Democratic Party chair wants to end presidential caucuses Politics Aug 17 Democratic Party chair wants to end presidential caucuses By Bill Barrow, Associated Press

Michelle Obama to highlight Biden’s character in DNC speech

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Michelle Obama to highlight Biden’s character in DNC speech Politics Aug 17 Michelle Obama to highlight Biden’s character in DNC speech By Darlene Superville, Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press

The year the music might die: British clubs face closure

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The year the music might die: British clubs face closure Arts Aug 17 The year the music might die: British clubs face closure By Taryn Siegel, Associated Press

WATCH: California governor demands probe of power blackouts

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WATCH: California governor demands probe of power blackouts Nation Aug 17 WATCH: California governor demands probe of power blackouts By Janie Har, Adam Beam, Associated Press

(NPR) As USPS Pressure Grows, Postmaster General To Appear For House Hearing Next Week

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As USPS Pressure Grows, Postmaster General To Appear For House Hearing Next Week Demonstrators prepare to march to the home of Postmaster General Louis DeJoy in Washington, D.C., on Saturday. Eric Lee/Bloomberg via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Eric Lee/Bloomberg via Getty Images 2020 Election: Secure Your Vote As USPS Pressure Grows, Postmaster General To Appear For House Hearing Next Week Louis DeJoy, a Trump ally and major GOP donor, took o...

(NPR) As USPS Pressure Grows, Postmaster General To Appear For House Hearing Next Week

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As USPS Pressure Grows, Postmaster General To Appear For House Hearing Next Week Demonstrators prepare to march to the home of Postmaster General Louis DeJoy in Washington, D.C., on Saturday. Eric Lee/Bloomberg via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Eric Lee/Bloomberg via Getty Images 2020 Election: Secure Your Vote As USPS Pressure Grows, Postmaster General To Appear For House Hearing Next Week Louis DeJoy, a Trump ally and major GOP donor, took o...

Trump retweets purported audio of Biden call with Ukraine

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Trump retweets purported audio of Biden call with Ukraine Politics Aug 17 Trump retweets purported audio of Biden call with Ukraine By Eric Tucker, Associated Press

Former CIA officer charged with giving China classified info

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Former CIA officer charged with giving China classified info Politics Aug 17 Former CIA officer charged with giving China classified info By Eric Tucker, Associated Press