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Harris introduces new running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as the ‘vice president America deserves’

Associated Press — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 00:11:29 +0000

“We’ve got 91 days. My God, that’s easy. We’ll sleep when we’re dead," Walz said.

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Healey, other Mass. leaders weigh in on Walz pick

Ross Cristantiello — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 16:05:12 +0000

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey said she was "thrilled" with Vice President Kamala Harris's decision.

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Who is Tim Walz? 5 things to know about Kamala Harris’s choice for vice president.

Associated Press — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 15:07:57 +0000

While Walz isn't from one of the crucial “blue wall” states of Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania, where both sides believe they need to win, he's right next door.

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Harris selects Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as running mate, aiming to add Midwest muscle to ticket

Associated Press — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 13:13:15 +0000

In choosing Walz, she is turning to a Midwestern governor, military veteran and union supporter who helped enact an ambitious Democratic agenda for his state.

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Kamala Harris is now Democratic presidential nominee, will face off against Donald Trump this fall

Associated Press — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 12:07:10 +0000

Just as soon as Biden abruptly ended his candidacy, Harris and her team worked rapidly to secure backing from the 1,976 party delegates needed to clinch the nomination in a formal roll call vote.

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Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina resigns as widening unrest sees protesters storm her official residence

Associated Press — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 02:43:14 +0000

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's departure threatens to create even more instability in the densely populated nation on India's border that is already dealing with a series of crises.

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A rocket attack at an Iraqi military base injures US personnel, officials tell AP

Associated Press — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 00:59:06 +0000

U.S. defense officials said troops at al-Asad air base were still assessing the injuries and damage.

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Google illegally maintains monopoly over internet search, judge rules

Associated Press — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 20:56:43 +0000

Google “enjoys an 89.2% share of the market for general search services, which increases to 94.9% on mobile devices,” the ruling said.

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UMass poll: Harris pulls slightly ahead of Trump nationally

Ross Cristantiello — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 20:21:26 +0000

Vice President Kamala Harris is still riding a wave of momentum as she prepares to unveil her choice for running mate this week.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he left a dead bear in Central Park as a prank

Associated Press — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 12:34:04 +0000

It's the latest bizarre incident in Kennedy's quixotic campaign that has divided his famous family and left Republicans and Democrats alike concerned about his potential impact on the presidential contest.

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