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Read Joe Biden’ full speech at the Democratic National Convention

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Read Joe Biden’ full speech at the Democratic National Convention Politics Aug 20 Read Joe Biden’ full speech at the Democratic National Convention By Associated Press

(NPR) Historic DNC Comes To A Close With Biden As Official Nominee

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Historic DNC Comes To A Close With Biden As Official Nominee Joe Biden formally accepts the Democratic Party's nomination for president Thursday night. Olivier Douliery/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Olivier Douliery/AFP via Getty Images Elections Historic DNC Comes To A Close With Biden As Official Nominee The first virtual national convention in U.S. political history ends with Joe Biden formally accepting the Democratic Party...

(NPR) Historic DNC Comes To A Close With Biden As Official Nominee

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Historic DNC Comes To A Close With Biden As Official Nominee Joe Biden formally accepts the Democratic Party's nomination for president Thursday night. Olivier Douliery/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Olivier Douliery/AFP via Getty Images Elections Historic DNC Comes To A Close With Biden As Official Nominee The first virtual national convention in U.S. political history ends with Joe Biden formally accepting the Democratic Party...

(NPR) Biden To DNC: 'I Will Draw On The Best Of Us' If Elected President

Biden To DNC: 'I Will Draw On The Best Of Us' If Elected President Elections Biden To DNC: 'I Will Draw On The Best Of Us' If Elected President Joe Biden promises to protect the United States and to be "an ally of the light, not the darkness" — contrasting himself against President Trump. Follow live updates from the Democratic National Convention. Loading...

(NPR) Biden To DNC: 'I Will Draw On The Best Of Us' If Elected President

Biden To DNC: 'I Will Draw On The Best Of Us' If Elected President Elections Biden To DNC: 'I Will Draw On The Best Of Us' If Elected President Joe Biden promises to protect the United States and to be "an ally of the light, not the darkness" — contrasting himself against President Trump. Follow live updates from the Democratic National Convention. Loading...

WATCH: Michael Bloomberg urges voters to view Trump as an employee

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WATCH: Michael Bloomberg urges voters to view Trump as an employee Politics Aug 20 WATCH: Michael Bloomberg urges voters to view Trump as an employee By Associated Press

(NPR) Biden: 'I Will Draw On The Best Of Us' If Elected President

Biden: 'I Will Draw On The Best Of Us' If Elected President Elections Biden: 'I Will Draw On The Best Of Us' If Elected President Joe Biden addresses the Democratic National Convention in officially accepting the party's nomination. Follow live updates. Loading...

(NPR) Biden: 'I Will Draw On The Best Of Us' If Elected President

Biden: 'I Will Draw On The Best Of Us' If Elected President Elections Biden: 'I Will Draw On The Best Of Us' If Elected President Joe Biden addresses the Democratic National Convention in officially accepting the party's nomination. Follow live updates. Loading...

(NPR) Biden Formally Accepts Democratic Nomination

Biden Formally Accepts Democratic Nomination Elections Biden Formally Accepts Democratic Nomination Follow live updates and analysis of the Democratic National Convention. Loading...

(NPR) Biden Formally Accepts Democratic Nomination

Biden Formally Accepts Democratic Nomination Elections Biden Formally Accepts Democratic Nomination Follow live updates and analysis of the Democratic National Convention. Loading...

WATCH: At DNC, Pete Buttigieg details experience as gay veteran

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WATCH: At DNC, Pete Buttigieg details experience as gay veteran Politics Aug 20 WATCH: At DNC, Pete Buttigieg details experience as gay veteran By Associated Press

WATCH: Tammy Duckworth dubs Trump the ‘coward in chief’

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WATCH: Tammy Duckworth dubs Trump the ‘coward in chief’ Politics Aug 20 WATCH: Tammy Duckworth dubs Trump the ‘coward in chief’ By Associated Press

WATCH: Tammy Baldwin shares story at DNC of childhood illness

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WATCH: Tammy Baldwin shares story at DNC of childhood illness Politics Aug 20 WATCH: Tammy Baldwin shares story at DNC of childhood illness By Associated Press

(NPR) Rivals No More: Sanders, Warren Among Primary Candidates To Back Biden At DNC

Rivals No More: Sanders, Warren Among Primary Candidates To Back Biden At DNC Elections Rivals No More: Sanders, Warren Among Primary Candidates To Back Biden At DNC Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren and Cory Booker are among the former 2020 Democratic candidates who appear at the Democratic National Convention to project an image of unity heading into the general election. Follow live updates and analysis. Who's Speaking At Tonight's DNC Finale? 'We Have Her Back': Harris' Rise Fol...

(NPR) Rivals No More: Sanders, Warren Among Primary Candidates To Back Biden At DNC

Rivals No More: Sanders, Warren Among Primary Candidates To Back Biden At DNC Elections Rivals No More: Sanders, Warren Among Primary Candidates To Back Biden At DNC Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren and Cory Booker are among the former 2020 Democratic candidates who appear at the Democratic National Convention to project an image of unity heading into the general election. Follow live updates and analysis. Who's Speaking At Tonight's DNC Finale? 'We Have Her Back': Harris' Rise Fol...

(NPR) DNC Pays Tribute to Biden's Late Son, Beau

DNC Pays Tribute to Biden's Late Son, Beau Elections DNC Pays Tribute to Biden's Late Son, Beau Both Joe Biden and Kamala Harris have repeatedly invoked Beau's memory since partnering on the Democratic ticket. Beau Biden died in 2015 of brain cancer. Follow live updates from the Democratic National Convention. A New Biden Administration Would Face Old Problems With Congress 4 Takeaways From Night 3 Of The Democratic National Convention Who's Speaking...

(NPR) DNC Pays Tribute to Biden's Late Son, Beau

DNC Pays Tribute to Biden's Late Son, Beau Elections DNC Pays Tribute to Biden's Late Son, Beau Both Joe Biden and Kamala Harris have repeatedly invoked Beau's memory since partnering on the Democratic ticket. Beau Biden died in 2015 of brain cancer. Follow live updates from the Democratic National Convention. A New Biden Administration Would Face Old Problems With Congress 4 Takeaways From Night 3 Of The Democratic National Convention Who's Speaking...

WATCH: Cory Booker says Biden, Harris can help middle class

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WATCH: Cory Booker says Biden, Harris can help middle class Politics Aug 20 WATCH: Cory Booker says Biden, Harris can help middle class By Associated Press

WATCH: Atlanta mayor invokes Rep. Lewis’ legacy, urges voting

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WATCH: Atlanta mayor invokes Rep. Lewis’ legacy, urges voting Politics Aug 20 WATCH: Atlanta mayor invokes Rep. Lewis’ legacy, urges voting By Associated Press

(NPR) DNC Focuses On Economy, Uniting Americans

DNC Focuses On Economy, Uniting Americans Elections DNC Focuses On Economy, Uniting Americans The Democratic National Convention reflects on the political and economic zeitgeist as the party presents its argument that its ticket is key to crossing divisions. Follow live updates and analysis. A New Biden Administration Would Face Old Problems With Congress 4 Takeaways From Night 3 Of The Democratic National Convention 'We Have Her Back': Harris' Rise Foll...

(NPR) DNC Focuses On Economy, Uniting Americans

DNC Focuses On Economy, Uniting Americans Elections DNC Focuses On Economy, Uniting Americans The Democratic National Convention reflects on the political and economic zeitgeist as the party presents its argument that its ticket is key to crossing divisions. Follow live updates and analysis. A New Biden Administration Would Face Old Problems With Congress 4 Takeaways From Night 3 Of The Democratic National Convention 'We Have Her Back': Harris' Rise Foll...

WATCH: Gavin Newsom talks climate change at DNC as fires rage

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WATCH: Gavin Newsom talks climate change at DNC as fires rage Politics Aug 20 WATCH: Gavin Newsom talks climate change at DNC as fires rage By Associated Press

(NPR) DNC Reflects On Legacy And Memory Of John Lewis

DNC Reflects On Legacy And Memory Of John Lewis Elections DNC Reflects On Legacy And Memory Of John Lewis The Democratic Party takes time in the final night of its convention to reflect on Rep. John Lewis, the Georgia Democrat who died earlier this year. Lewis was often lauded as the "conscience of the Congress." Follow live updates. 'We Have Her Back': Harris' Rise Follows Generations Of Organizing By Black Women A New Biden Administration Would Face Old Problems With Congress ...

(NPR) DNC Reflects On Legacy And Memory Of John Lewis

DNC Reflects On Legacy And Memory Of John Lewis Elections DNC Reflects On Legacy And Memory Of John Lewis The Democratic Party takes time in the final night of its convention to reflect on Rep. John Lewis, the Georgia Democrat who died earlier this year. Lewis was often lauded as the "conscience of the Congress." Follow live updates. 'We Have Her Back': Harris' Rise Follows Generations Of Organizing By Black Women A New Biden Administration Would Face Old Problems With Congress ...

Chicago mayor defends beefed-up police presence near home

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Chicago mayor defends beefed-up police presence near home Nation Aug 20 Chicago mayor defends beefed-up police presence near home By Associated Press

(NPR) DNC Begins Its Finale; Biden To Formally Accept Party's Nomination

DNC Begins Its Finale; Biden To Formally Accept Party's Nomination Elections DNC Begins Its Finale; Biden To Formally Accept Party's Nomination Joe Biden is the night's headliner as he accepts the Democrats' presidential nomination. Follow live updates and analysis of the Democratic National Convention. 4 Takeaways From Night 3 Of The Democratic National Convention Loading...

(NPR) DNC Begins Its Finale; Biden To Formally Accept Party's Nomination

DNC Begins Its Finale; Biden To Formally Accept Party's Nomination Elections DNC Begins Its Finale; Biden To Formally Accept Party's Nomination Joe Biden is the night's headliner as he accepts the Democrats' presidential nomination. Follow live updates and analysis of the Democratic National Convention. 4 Takeaways From Night 3 Of The Democratic National Convention Loading...

(NPR) DNC Live Coverage: Biden To Formally Accept Party's Nomination

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DNC Live Coverage: Biden To Formally Accept Party's Nomination Follow live DNC coverage beginning Aug. 17. Caroline Amenabar/NPR hide caption toggle caption Caroline Amenabar/NPR Elections DNC Live Coverage: Biden To Formally Accept Party's Nomination Joe Biden is the night's headli...

(NPR) DNC Live Coverage: Biden To Formally Accept Party's Nomination

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DNC Live Coverage: Biden To Formally Accept Party's Nomination Follow live DNC coverage beginning Aug. 17. Caroline Amenabar/NPR hide caption toggle caption Caroline Amenabar/NPR Elections DNC Live Coverage: Biden To Formally Accept Party's Nomination Joe Biden is the night's headli...

AP Exclusive: Feds to seek death sentence for Boston bomber

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AP Exclusive: Feds to seek death sentence for Boston bomber Nation Aug 20 AP Exclusive: Feds to seek death sentence for Boston bomber By Michael Balsamo, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press

WATCH LIVE: Joe Biden speaks at the 2020 DNC

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WATCH LIVE: Joe Biden speaks at the 2020 DNC Politics Aug 20 WATCH LIVE: Joe Biden speaks at the 2020 DNC By Steve Peoples, Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press

1 in 5 nursing homes short on PPE and staff in virus rebound

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1 in 5 nursing homes short on PPE and staff in virus rebound Nation Aug 20 1 in 5 nursing homes short on PPE and staff in virus rebound By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press

The pandemic popped the balloon drop. Here’ s why we might not miss it

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The pandemic popped the balloon drop. Here’s why we might not miss it Politics Aug 20 The pandemic popped the balloon drop. Here’s why we might not miss it By Joshua Barajas

(NPR) A New Biden Administration Would Face Old Problems With Congress

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A New Biden Administration Would Face Old Problems With Congress Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and then-Vice President Joe Biden walk through National Statuary Hall on their way to a joint session of Congress on Jan. 6, 2017. Zach Gibson/AP hide caption toggle caption Zach Gibson/AP Politics A New Biden Administration Would Face Old Problems With Congress If Joe Biden wins the White House, he will confront a familiar roadblock to advancing his a...

(NPR) A New Biden Administration Would Face Old Problems With Congress

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A New Biden Administration Would Face Old Problems With Congress Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and then-Vice President Joe Biden walk through National Statuary Hall on their way to a joint session of Congress on Jan. 6, 2017. Zach Gibson/AP hide caption toggle caption Zach Gibson/AP Politics A New Biden Administration Would Face Old Problems With Congress If Joe Biden wins the White House, he will confront a familiar roadblock to advancing his a...

Kansas City Chiefs to prohibit Native American imagery at Arrowhead Stadium

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Kansas City Chiefs to prohibit Native American imagery at Arrowhead Stadium Nation Aug 20 Kansas City Chiefs to prohibit Native American imagery at Arrowhead Stadium By Dave Skretta, Associated Press

WATCH LIVE: Postmaster general faces Senate panel over mail-in voting, COVID-19 concerns

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WATCH LIVE: Postmaster general faces Senate panel over mail-in voting, COVID-19 concerns Politics Aug 20 WATCH LIVE: Postmaster general faces Senate panel over mail-in voting, COVID-19 concerns By Laura Santhanam

Florida Keys to release modified mosquitoes to fight illness

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Florida Keys to release modified mosquitoes to fight illness Nation Aug 20 Florida Keys to release modified mosquitoes to fight illness By Curt Anderson, Associated Press