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WATCH: Former President Jimmy Carter speaks at first Democratic National Convention in 8 years

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WATCH: Former President Jimmy Carter speaks at first Democratic National Convention in 8 years Politics Aug 18 WATCH: Former President Jimmy Carter speaks at first Democratic National Convention in 8 years By Associated Press

WATCH: John Kerry calls Trump’ s foreign policy a nonstop ‘ blooper reel’

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WATCH: John Kerry calls Trump’s foreign policy a nonstop ‘blooper reel’ Politics Aug 18 WATCH: John Kerry calls Trump’s foreign policy a nonstop ‘blooper reel’ By Associated Press

(NPR) No Longer Presumptive: Biden Is The Democratic Nominee

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No Longer Presumptive: Biden Is The Democratic Nominee DNCC via Getty Images Elections No Longer Presumptive: Biden Is The Democratic Nominee The Democratic National Convention ends its second night with the formal nomination of Joe Biden — a process that was made historic by the virtual nature of the roll call. These are the highlights from Tuesday. The Quintessential Convention Moment Looked Totally Different This Year 7 Takeaways From The 1st Night Of The Convention Loading...

(NPR) No Longer Presumptive: Biden Is The Democratic Nominee

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No Longer Presumptive: Biden Is The Democratic Nominee DNCC via Getty Images Elections No Longer Presumptive: Biden Is The Democratic Nominee The Democratic National Convention ends its second night with the formal nomination of Joe Biden — a process that was made historic by the virtual nature of the roll call. These are the highlights from Tuesday. The Quintessential Convention Moment Looked Totally Different This Year 7 Takeaways From The 1st Night Of The Convention Loading...

WATCH: Former Republican Secretary of State Colin Powell supports Biden

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WATCH: Former Republican Secretary of State Colin Powell supports Biden Politics Aug 18 WATCH: Former Republican Secretary of State Colin Powell supports Biden By Associated Press

(NPR) Joe Biden Formally Nominated At DNC; Jill Biden Makes Personal Case For His Election

Joe Biden Formally Nominated At DNC; Jill Biden Makes Personal Case For His Election Elections Joe Biden Formally Nominated At DNC; Jill Biden Makes Personal Case For His Election The former second lady closes the evening by recalling her husband's focus on public service amid personal tragedies, such as the death of his son Beau in 2015. Follow live updates and analysis. The Quintessential Convention Moment Looked Totally Different This Year 7 Takeaways From The 1st Night Of The Convention ...

(NPR) Joe Biden Formally Nominated At DNC; Jill Biden Makes Personal Case For His Election

Joe Biden Formally Nominated At DNC; Jill Biden Makes Personal Case For His Election Elections Joe Biden Formally Nominated At DNC; Jill Biden Makes Personal Case For His Election The former second lady closes the evening by recalling her husband's focus on public service amid personal tragedies, such as the death of his son Beau in 2015. Follow live updates and analysis. The Quintessential Convention Moment Looked Totally Different This Year 7 Takeaways From The 1st Night Of The Convention ...

Democrats formally nominate Joe Biden for president

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Democrats formally nominate Joe Biden for president Politics Aug 18 Democrats formally nominate Joe Biden for president By Associated Press

(NPR) Democrats Formally Nominate Joe Biden For 2020 Presidential Election

Democrats Formally Nominate Joe Biden For 2020 Presidential Election Elections Democrats Formally Nominate Joe Biden For 2020 Presidential Election Delegates from 57 states and territories appeared on video to make it official: Joe Biden is the Democratic presidential nominee. Follow live updates and analysis from the Democratic National Convention. 7 Takeaways From The 1st Night Of The Convention Who's Speaking At The DNC? Loading...

(NPR) Democrats Formally Nominate Joe Biden For 2020 Presidential Election

Democrats Formally Nominate Joe Biden For 2020 Presidential Election Elections Democrats Formally Nominate Joe Biden For 2020 Presidential Election Delegates from 57 states and territories appeared on video to make it official: Joe Biden is the Democratic presidential nominee. Follow live updates and analysis from the Democratic National Convention. 7 Takeaways From The 1st Night Of The Convention Who's Speaking At The DNC? Loading...

WATCH: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez praises progressive movement within the Democratic party

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WATCH: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez praises progressive movement within the Democratic party Politics Aug 18 WATCH: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez praises progressive movement within the Democratic party By Associated Press

WATCH: Stacey Abrams says America needs Biden at the Democratic National Convention

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WATCH: Stacey Abrams says America needs Biden at the Democratic National Convention Politics Aug 18 WATCH: Stacey Abrams says America needs Biden at the Democratic National Convention By Associated Press

WATCH: Caroline Kennedy depicts Biden as a public servant at the Democratic National Convention

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WATCH: Caroline Kennedy depicts Biden as a public servant at the Democratic National Convention Politics Aug 18 WATCH: Caroline Kennedy depicts Biden as a public servant at the Democratic National Convention By Associated Press

(NPR) DNC Makes History With Remote Roll Call

DNC Makes History With Remote Roll Call Elections DNC Makes History With Remote Roll Call With the Democratic National Convention going virtual, delegates from 57 states and territories participate in the nomination process in an unprecedented manner. Follow live updates and analysis. 7 Takeaways From The 1st Night Of The Convention Who's Speaking At The DNC? Loading...

(NPR) DNC Makes History With Remote Roll Call

DNC Makes History With Remote Roll Call Elections DNC Makes History With Remote Roll Call With the Democratic National Convention going virtual, delegates from 57 states and territories participate in the nomination process in an unprecedented manner. Follow live updates and analysis. 7 Takeaways From The 1st Night Of The Convention Who's Speaking At The DNC? Loading...

(NPR) Biden-Sanders Rivalry Reemerges In DNC's Nominating Speeches

Biden-Sanders Rivalry Reemerges In DNC's Nominating Speeches Elections Biden-Sanders Rivalry Reemerges In DNC's Nominating Speeches Though Joe Biden is the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, support for Sen. Bernie Sanders among the party's progressive wing remains strong. Follow live updates and analysis. 7 Takeaways From The 1st Night Of The Convention Who's Speaking At The DNC? Loading...

(NPR) Biden-Sanders Rivalry Reemerges In DNC's Nominating Speeches

Biden-Sanders Rivalry Reemerges In DNC's Nominating Speeches Elections Biden-Sanders Rivalry Reemerges In DNC's Nominating Speeches Though Joe Biden is the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, support for Sen. Bernie Sanders among the party's progressive wing remains strong. Follow live updates and analysis. 7 Takeaways From The 1st Night Of The Convention Who's Speaking At The DNC? Loading...

WATCH: Sally Yates says ‘ Trump has trampled the rule of law’ at 2020 Democratic National Convention

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WATCH: Sally Yates says ‘Trump has trampled the rule of law’ at 2020 Democratic National Convention Politics Aug 18 WATCH: Sally Yates says ‘Trump has trampled the rule of law’ at 2020 Democratic National Convention By Associated Press

(NPR) Democrats Examine What Leadership Means For The Nation

Democrats Examine What Leadership Means For The Nation Elections Democrats Examine What Leadership Means For The Nation Tuesday night's focus at the Democratic National Convention is about what makes a leader, presenting arguments against President Trump. Follow live updates and analysis. Who's Speaking At The DNC? Loading...

(NPR) Democrats Examine What Leadership Means For The Nation

Democrats Examine What Leadership Means For The Nation Elections Democrats Examine What Leadership Means For The Nation Tuesday night's focus at the Democratic National Convention is about what makes a leader, presenting arguments against President Trump. Follow live updates and analysis. Who's Speaking At The DNC? Loading...

Gloria Steinem on the role of women of color in the suffrage movement

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Gloria Steinem on the role of women of color in the suffrage movement Nation Aug 18 Gloria Steinem on the role of women of color in the suffrage movement By Courtney Vinopal

(NPR) DNC Looks To The Party's Rising Stars

DNC Looks To The Party's Rising Stars Elections DNC Looks To The Party's Rising Stars Former Georgia gubernatorial candidate tees off Tuesday's keynote address, which features more than a dozen up-and-coming Democrats. Follow live updates and analysis. Who's Speaking At The DNC? Loading...

(NPR) DNC Looks To The Party's Rising Stars

DNC Looks To The Party's Rising Stars Elections DNC Looks To The Party's Rising Stars Former Georgia gubernatorial candidate tees off Tuesday's keynote address, which features more than a dozen up-and-coming Democrats. Follow live updates and analysis. Who's Speaking At The DNC? Loading...

California power operators plead for conservation, Gov. Newsom declares emergency over wildfires

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California power operators plead for conservation, Gov. Newsom declares emergency over wildfires Nation Aug 18 California power operators plead for conservation, Gov. Newsom declares emergency over wildfires By Janie Har, Associated Press

(NPR) DNC: Night 2 To Focus On Leadership With Jill Biden As The Headline Speaker

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DNC: Night 2 To Focus On Leadership With Jill Biden As The Headline Speaker Follow live coverage of the DNC. Caroline Amenabar/NPR hide caption toggle caption Caroline Amenabar/NPR Elections DNC: Night 2 To Focus On Leadership With Jill Biden As The Headline Speaker Former presidents, ambassadors and high-profile activists are slated to speak during the second night of the Democratic National Convention. Follow updates and analysis. ...

(NPR) DNC: Night 2 To Focus On Leadership With Jill Biden As The Headline Speaker

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DNC: Night 2 To Focus On Leadership With Jill Biden As The Headline Speaker Follow live coverage of the DNC. Caroline Amenabar/NPR hide caption toggle caption Caroline Amenabar/NPR Elections DNC: Night 2 To Focus On Leadership With Jill Biden As The Headline Speaker Former presidents, ambassadors and high-profile activists are slated to speak during the second night of the Democratic National Convention. Follow updates and analysis. ...

Amazon continues to burn in 2020 despite promises to save it

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Amazon continues to burn in 2020 despite promises to save it World Aug 18 Amazon continues to burn in 2020 despite promises to save it By Mauricio Savarese, David Biller, Associated Press

A century ago, some American women won the right to vote. Here’ s what women say today

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A century ago, some American women won the right to vote. Here’s what women say today Politics Aug 18 A century ago, some American women won the right to vote. Here’s what women say today By Laura Santhanam, Isabella Isaacs-Thomas

(NPR) All About That Base: Trump And Biden Voters In 2020

All About That Base: Trump And Biden Voters In 2020 It's Been a Minute with Sam Sanders All About That Base: Trump And Biden Voters In 2020 Democrats have their national convention this week, and Republicans will host theirs next week. Each party's candidate is hoping to energize their voter base.

(NPR) All About That Base: Trump And Biden Voters In 2020

All About That Base: Trump And Biden Voters In 2020 It's Been a Minute with Sam Sanders All About That Base: Trump And Biden Voters In 2020 Democrats have their national convention this week, and Republicans will host theirs next week. Each party's candidate is hoping to energize their voter base.

(NPR) DNC: Night 2 To Focus On Leadership With Dr. Jill Biden As The Headline Speaker

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DNC: Night 2 To Focus On Leadership With Dr. Jill Biden As The Headline Speaker Follow live coverage of the DNC. Caroline Amenabar/NPR hide caption toggle caption Caroline Amenabar/NPR Elections DNC: Night 2 To Focus On Leadership With Dr. Jill Biden As The Headline Speaker Former presidents, a...

(NPR) DNC: Night 2 To Focus On Leadership With Dr. Jill Biden As The Headline Speaker

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DNC: Night 2 To Focus On Leadership With Dr. Jill Biden As The Headline Speaker Follow live coverage of the DNC. Caroline Amenabar/NPR hide caption toggle caption Caroline Amenabar/NPR Elections DNC: Night 2 To Focus On Leadership With Dr. Jill Biden As The Headline Speaker Former presidents, a...

Lawsuit says actor Cuba Gooding Jr. raped New York woman in 2013

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Lawsuit says actor Cuba Gooding Jr. raped New York woman in 2013 Arts Aug 18 Lawsuit says actor Cuba Gooding Jr. raped New York woman in 2013 By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press

Officials say Israel, Sudan close to peace agreement

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Officials say Israel, Sudan close to peace agreement World Aug 18 Officials say Israel, Sudan close to peace agreement By Josef Federman, Associated Press

U.S. intercepts Venezuela-bound aircraft loaded with firearms

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U.S. intercepts Venezuela-bound aircraft loaded with firearms World Aug 18 U.S. intercepts Venezuela-bound aircraft loaded with firearms By Joshua Goodman, Associated Press

Television viewership down for unconventional convention

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Television viewership down for unconventional convention Politics Aug 18 Television viewership down for unconventional convention By David Bauder, Associated Press

S&P 500 closes at a record, erasing last of pandemic losses

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S&P 500 closes at a record, erasing last of pandemic losses Economy Aug 18 S&P 500 closes at a record, erasing last of pandemic losses By Stan Choe, Alex Veiga, Damian J. Troise, Associated Press

Ballot drop boxes seen as a way to bypass the post office

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Ballot drop boxes seen as a way to bypass the post office Politics Aug 18 Ballot drop boxes seen as a way to bypass the post office By Astrid Galvan, Christina A. Cassidy, Associated Press

Federal authorities attempt to seize home of former pro wrestler

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Federal authorities attempt to seize home of former pro wrestler Nation Aug 18 Federal authorities attempt to seize home of former pro wrestler By Associated Press

WATCH LIVE: Trump visits Yuma, Arizona for border wall construction update

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WATCH LIVE: Trump visits Yuma, Arizona for border wall construction update Politics Aug 18 WATCH LIVE: Trump visits Yuma, Arizona for border wall construction update By Courtney Vinopal and Associated Press

WATCH LIVE: Trump delivers remarks on immigration in Yuma, Arizona

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WATCH LIVE: Trump delivers remarks on immigration in Yuma, Arizona Nation Aug 18 WATCH LIVE: Trump delivers remarks on immigration in Yuma, Arizona By Jill Colvin, Zeke Miller, Deb Reichmann, Associated Press