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Smartmatic executives charged in alleged bribery scheme in the Philippines

5:08pm August 09, 2024

by Jaclyn Diaz

The voting technology company has been the target of conservative media and conspiracy theorists because of the spread of bogus fraud claims tied to the 2020 U.S. presidential election.

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The primary challenger, St. Louis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell, ousts Rep. Cori Bush

1:25pm August 09, 2024

by Michel Martin

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with St. Louis County prosecutor Wesley Bell, who this week became the Democratic candidate running for Congress in Missouri, besting U.S. Rep. Cori Bush.

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Trump holds a rambling news conference while Harris and Walz make stops on debut tour

1:25pm August 09, 2024

Former President Donald Trump gave a rambling news conference Thursday -- the first since Vice President Kamala Harris announced her running mate.

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TV image of President Richard Nixon announcing his decision

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Half a century ago, Nixon became the only president to resign

11:49am August 09, 2024

by Ron Elving

All three branches of the federal government had been engaged, including actors within the executive branch who saw their duty to the law more than to the chief executive who had put them in office.

What drove last year's surge in Chinese migrants at the southern border?

11:45am August 09, 2024

by Huo Jingnan

Republicans, led by former President Donald Trump, claim without evidence that Chinese migrants are spies or drug smugglers. Migrants' accounts tell a different story.

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The most pressing question about Tim Walz and JD Vance: Who should play them on SNL?

8:10am August 09, 2024

by Eric Deggans

Steve Martin has said he turned down an offer from SNL to play Walz. Our critic offers some alternatives.

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Harris and Trump will debate in September. And, a COVID mystery unraveled

8:05am August 09, 2024

by Brittney Melton

Vice President Harris and former President Trump have agreed to a debate on Sept. 10. Two other debates are also possible within the same month. And, doctors unravel a COVID mystery.

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Kamala Harris And Running Mate Tim Walz Make First Appearance Together In Philadelphia

Walz and legions of 'dudes' want to give men permission to vote Democrat

7:01am August 09, 2024

by Danielle Kurtzleben

With the selection of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Vice President Harris continues a trend that has risen out of her run for president: clearing the way for men to identify with their gender as they vote.

Vice President Kamala Harris Campaigns In Wisconsin

How Harris’ vision for the economy is a twist on Biden’s

5:12am August 09, 2024

by Asma Khalid

Vice President Harris is largely pitching the same economic plan she’s stood behind with President Biden. But it is also becoming clearer what her particular focus will be now that she is the nominee.

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ABC News says Harris and Trump have agreed to a presidential debate on Sept. 10

1:16am August 09, 2024

by The Associated Press

The network's announcement on Thursday came shortly after Trump told a news conference that he had agreed to three debates with Harris in September on separate networks.