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(NPR) 'You Won't Be Safe In Joe Biden's America,' Pence Says

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'You Won't Be Safe In Joe Biden's America,' Pence Says Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images Elections 'You Won't Be Safe In Joe Biden's America,' Pence Says Vice President Pence drove home a "law and order" message in his keynote speech Wednesday. Other speakers at the Republican National Convention defended President Trump's record with communities of color. Trump Shatters Ethics Norms By Making Official Acts Part Of GOP Convention Loading...

(NPR) 'You Won't Be Safe In Joe Biden's America,' Pence Says

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'You Won't Be Safe In Joe Biden's America,' Pence Says Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images Elections 'You Won't Be Safe In Joe Biden's America,' Pence Says Vice President Pence drove home a "law and order" message in his keynote speech Wednesday. Other speakers at the Republican National Convention defended President Trump's record with communities of color. Trump Shatters Ethics Norms By Making Official Acts Part Of GOP Convention Loading...

WATCH: Trump backer facing insider trading charge speaks at RNC

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WATCH: Trump backer facing insider trading charge speaks at RNC Politics Aug 26 WATCH: Trump backer facing insider trading charge speaks at RNC By Associated Press

(NPR) Pence Focuses On 'Healing' America Amid Protests, Pandemic

Pence Focuses On 'Healing' America Amid Protests, Pandemic Elections Pence Focuses On 'Healing' America Amid Protests, Pandemic Vice President Pence, a bridge to key blocs of evangelical and conservative voters, argues that "America needs four more years of Donald Trump in the White House." Follow live analysis from the Republican National Convention. Trump Shatters Ethics Norms By Making Official Acts Part Of GOP Convention Loading...

(NPR) Pence Focuses On 'Healing' America Amid Protests, Pandemic

Pence Focuses On 'Healing' America Amid Protests, Pandemic Elections Pence Focuses On 'Healing' America Amid Protests, Pandemic Vice President Pence, a bridge to key blocs of evangelical and conservative voters, argues that "America needs four more years of Donald Trump in the White House." Follow live analysis from the Republican National Convention. Trump Shatters Ethics Norms By Making Official Acts Part Of GOP Convention Loading...

WATCH: At RNC, nun lauds Trump for being anti-abortion

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WATCH: At RNC, nun lauds Trump for being anti-abortion Politics Aug 26 WATCH: At RNC, nun lauds Trump for being anti-abortion By Associated Press

(NPR) Republicans Pitch Trump As Champion Of First Responders, Women

Republicans Pitch Trump As Champion Of First Responders, Women Elections Republicans Pitch Trump As Champion Of First Responders, Women Sen. Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee and Kellyanne Conway are among the speakers who focus on President Trump's record with front-line workers as well as women. Follow live updates and analysis from the Republican National Convention. Trump Shatters Ethics Norms By Making Official Acts Part Of GOP Convention Loading...

(NPR) Republicans Pitch Trump As Champion Of First Responders, Women

Republicans Pitch Trump As Champion Of First Responders, Women Elections Republicans Pitch Trump As Champion Of First Responders, Women Sen. Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee and Kellyanne Conway are among the speakers who focus on President Trump's record with front-line workers as well as women. Follow live updates and analysis from the Republican National Convention. Trump Shatters Ethics Norms By Making Official Acts Part Of GOP Convention Loading...

WATCH: Kellyanne Conway uses RNC speech as farewell as she leaves administration

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WATCH: Kellyanne Conway uses RNC speech as farewell as she leaves administration Politics Aug 26 WATCH: Kellyanne Conway uses RNC speech as farewell as she leaves administration By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press

WATCH: McEnany says Trump supported her amid mastectomy

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WATCH: McEnany says Trump supported her amid mastectomy Politics Aug 26 WATCH: McEnany says Trump supported her amid mastectomy By Associated Press

WATCH: South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem paints dark picture of U.S. under Dem leaders

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WATCH: South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem paints dark picture of U.S. under Dem leaders Politics Aug 26 WATCH: South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem paints dark picture of U.S. under Dem leaders By Associated Press

(NPR) Kellyanne Conway, Who Recently Announced She's Leaving The White House, Appears At RNC

Kellyanne Conway, Who Recently Announced She's Leaving The White House, Appears At RNC Elections Kellyanne Conway, Who Recently Announced She's Leaving The White House, Appears At RNC Conway made history in 2016 as the first woman to manage a winning presidential campaign. She played a starring role in defending President Trump on television, coining the term "alternative facts." Follow live updates and analysis from the Republican National Convention. Trump Shatters Ethics Norms By Making Official Acts Part Of GOP Con...

(NPR) Kellyanne Conway, Who Recently Announced She's Leaving The White House, Appears At RNC

Kellyanne Conway, Who Recently Announced She's Leaving The White House, Appears At RNC Elections Kellyanne Conway, Who Recently Announced She's Leaving The White House, Appears At RNC Conway made history in 2016 as the first woman to manage a winning presidential campaign. She played a starring role in defending President Trump on television, coining the term "alternative facts." Follow live updates and analysis from the Republican National Convention. Trump Shatters Ethics Norms By Making Official Acts Part Of GOP Con...

(NPR) Republicans Pitch Trump As Champion Of First Responders

Republicans Pitch Trump As Champion Of First Responders Elections Republicans Pitch Trump As Champion Of First Responders Sen. Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee is one of several speakers who will focus on President Trump's record with police, military and other front-line workers. Follow live updates and analysis from the Republican National Convention. Loading...

(NPR) Republicans Pitch Trump As Champion Of First Responders

Republicans Pitch Trump As Champion Of First Responders Elections Republicans Pitch Trump As Champion Of First Responders Sen. Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee is one of several speakers who will focus on President Trump's record with police, military and other front-line workers. Follow live updates and analysis from the Republican National Convention. Loading...

NBA playoff games called off amid player protest, reverberates through other leagues

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NBA playoff games called off amid player protest, reverberates through other leagues Nation Aug 26 NBA playoff games called off amid player protest, reverberates through other leagues By Brian Mahoney, Tim Reynolds, Associated Press

(NPR) Blurring Of Political And Official To Continue At RNC

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Blurring Of Political And Official To Continue At RNC Follow live coverage of the RNC. Caroline Amenabar/NPR hide caption toggle caption Caroline Amenabar/NPR Elections Blurring Of Political And Official To Continue At RNC Baltimore's Fort McHenry — the scene of a key confrontation that ser...

(NPR) Blurring Of Political And Official To Continue At RNC

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Blurring Of Political And Official To Continue At RNC Follow live coverage of the RNC. Caroline Amenabar/NPR hide caption toggle caption Caroline Amenabar/NPR Elections Blurring Of Political And Official To Continue At RNC Baltimore's Fort McHenry — the scene of a key confrontation that ser...

Phoenix will pay settlement after police point guns, curse at Black couple over stolen doll

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Phoenix will pay settlement after police point guns, curse at Black couple over stolen doll Nation Aug 26 Phoenix will pay settlement after police point guns, curse at Black couple over stolen doll By Associated Press

Trump-appointed elections commissioner says ‘no real evidence’ of president’s claims about voter fraud

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Trump-appointed elections commissioner says 'no real evidence' of president's claims about voter fraud Politics Aug 26 Trump-appointed elections commissioner says 'no real evidence' of president's claims about voter fraud By Daniel Bush

Computer pioneer Arnold Spielberg, Steven Spielberg’ s dad, dies at 103

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Computer pioneer Arnold Spielberg, Steven Spielberg’s dad, dies at 103 Science Aug 26 Computer pioneer Arnold Spielberg, Steven Spielberg’s dad, dies at 103 By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press

U.S. officials say no signs of foreign targeting of mail-in vote

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U.S. officials say no signs of foreign targeting of mail-in vote Politics Aug 26 U.S. officials say no signs of foreign targeting of mail-in vote By Eric Tucker, Christina A. Cassidy, Associated Press

Indiana teachers hit by pellets in shooter training drill sue police

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Indiana teachers hit by pellets in shooter training drill sue police Nation Aug 26 Indiana teachers hit by pellets in shooter training drill sue police By Associated Press

(NPR) Trump Shatters Ethics Norms By Making Official Acts Part Of RNC Broadcast

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Trump Shatters Ethics Norms By Making Official Acts Part Of RNC Broadcast President Trump hosted a naturalization ceremony for new citizens in a pre-recorded video broadcast during the GOP's virtual convention on August 25, 2020. Trump and other members of his administration are facing criticism for using official resources for a political event. Committee on Arrangements for the 2020 RNC via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Committee on Arrangements for the 2020 RNC via Getty Images Elections ...

(NPR) Trump Shatters Ethics Norms By Making Official Acts Part Of RNC Broadcast

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Trump Shatters Ethics Norms By Making Official Acts Part Of RNC Broadcast President Trump hosted a naturalization ceremony for new citizens in a pre-recorded video broadcast during the GOP's virtual convention on August 25, 2020. Trump and other members of his administration are facing criticism for using official resources for a political event. Committee on Arrangements for the 2020 RNC via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Committee on Arrangements for the 2020 RNC via Getty Images Elections ...

(NPR) There's No Evidence Supporting Trump's Mail Ballot Warnings, FBI Says

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There's No Evidence Supporting Trump's Mail Ballot Warnings, FBI Says President Donald Trump arrives to the Rose Garden of the White House during the Republican National Convention on Tuesday. Michael Reynolds/Bloomberg via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Michael Reynolds/Bloomberg via Getty Images Politics There's No Evidence Supporting Trump's Mail Ballot Warnings, FBI Says Although the president continues to push unverified th...

(NPR) There's No Evidence Supporting Trump's Mail Ballot Warnings, FBI Says

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There's No Evidence Supporting Trump's Mail Ballot Warnings, FBI Says President Donald Trump arrives to the Rose Garden of the White House during the Republican National Convention on Tuesday. Michael Reynolds/Bloomberg via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Michael Reynolds/Bloomberg via Getty Images Politics There's No Evidence Supporting Trump's Mail Ballot Warnings, FBI Says Although the president continues to push unverified th...

Heeding warnings, Gulf Coast residents flee coming hurricane

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Heeding warnings, Gulf Coast residents flee coming hurricane Nation Aug 26 Heeding warnings, Gulf Coast residents flee coming hurricane By Jake Bleiberg, Stacey Plaisance, Associated Press

WATCH: Pelosi calls new CDC guidelines ‘ scary and dangerous’

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WATCH: Pelosi calls new CDC guidelines ‘scary and dangerous’ Politics Aug 26 WATCH: Pelosi calls new CDC guidelines ‘scary and dangerous’ By Associated Press

WATCH LIVE: Harris attends ‘ Sister to Sister’ roundtable on Black women voter engagement

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WATCH LIVE: Harris attends ‘Sister to Sister’ roundtable on Black women voter engagement Politics Aug 26 WATCH LIVE: Harris attends ‘Sister to Sister’ roundtable on Black women voter engagement By Bill Barrow, Associated Press

Only Native American on federal death row set to be executed

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Only Native American on federal death row set to be executed Nation Aug 26 Only Native American on federal death row set to be executed By Michael Tarm, Felicia Fonseca, Associated Press

Melania steps into the spotlight, White House doubles as convention stage on RNC Night 2

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Melania steps into the spotlight, White House doubles as convention stage on RNC Night 2 Politics Aug 26 Melania steps into the spotlight, White House doubles as convention stage on RNC Night 2 By Candice Norwood

WATCH LIVE: Kenosha sheriff gives update on overnight shooting, after 2 are killed at protest

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WATCH LIVE: Kenosha sheriff gives update on overnight shooting, after 2 are killed at protest Nation Aug 26 WATCH LIVE: Kenosha sheriff gives update on overnight shooting, after 2 are killed at protest By Mike Householder, Scott Bauer, Associated Press

Officials change COVID testing advice, bewildering experts

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Officials change COVID testing advice, bewildering experts Health Aug 26 Officials change COVID testing advice, bewildering experts By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press

(NPR) Trump Shatters Ethics Norms By Making Official Acts Part Of RNC Broadcast

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Trump Shatters Ethics Norms By Making Official Acts Part Of RNC Broadcast President Trump hosted a naturalization ceremony for new citizens in a pre-recorded video broadcast during the GOP's virtual convention on August 25, 2020. Trump and other members of his administration are facing criticism for using official resources for a political event. Handout/Photo Courtesy of the Committee hide caption toggle caption Handout/Photo Courtesy of the Committee Elections Trump Shatters Ethics Norms ...

(NPR) Trump Shatters Ethics Norms By Making Official Acts Part Of RNC Broadcast

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Trump Shatters Ethics Norms By Making Official Acts Part Of RNC Broadcast President Trump hosted a naturalization ceremony for new citizens in a pre-recorded video broadcast during the GOP's virtual convention on August 25, 2020. Trump and other members of his administration are facing criticism for using official resources for a political event. Handout/Photo Courtesy of the Committee hide caption toggle caption Handout/Photo Courtesy of the Committee Elections Trump Shatters Ethics Norms ...

Powell edges toward loosening the Fed’s stance on inflation

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Powell edges toward loosening the Fed’s stance on inflation Economy Aug 26 Powell edges toward loosening the Fed’s stance on inflation By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press

WATCH LIVE: Louisiana Gov. Edwards holds briefing ahead of Hurricane Laura landfall

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WATCH LIVE: Louisiana Gov. Edwards holds briefing ahead of Hurricane Laura landfall Nation Aug 26 WATCH LIVE: Louisiana Gov. Edwards holds briefing ahead of Hurricane Laura landfall By Joshua Barajas

RNC Day 2 fact-check: The pandemic and Planned Parenthood

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RNC Day 2 fact-check: The pandemic and Planned Parenthood Politics Aug 26 RNC Day 2 fact-check: The pandemic and Planned Parenthood By By the staffs of KHN and PolitiFact

Decades later, Al Sharpton still insists: No justice, no peace

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Decades later, Al Sharpton still insists: No justice, no peace Politics Aug 26 Decades later, Al Sharpton still insists: No justice, no peace By Aaron Morrison, Associated Press