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Indigenous leaders, delegates gather at the Democratic National Convention

Indigenous leaders, delegates gather at the Democratic National Convention

The Democratic National Convention is where presumed nominee Vice President Kamala Harris will be formally elected by party delegates, over 100 of them Indigenous and part of the Native American Caucus. The convention starts Monday in Chicago.

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Longtime St. Paul mayor George Latimer dies at 89

Longtime St. Paul mayor George Latimer dies at 89

George Latimer served as mayor of St. Paul from 1976 until 1990, the longest run of anyone in the city’s history. He oversaw St. Paul’s downtown boom, a growth in development amid a changing city. Latimer died on Sunday at age 89 at his residence in St. Paul. 
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Trump will campaign across the country this week as he struggles to adjust to Harris

Trump will campaign across the country this week as he struggles to adjust to Harris

As Democrats kick off their convention in Chicago, Donald Trump’s campaign is trying to regain its footing after spending the last several weeks flailing to adjust to the new reality of Kamala Harris at the top of the Democratic ticket.
by The Associated Press

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Here's why Taiwan is watching the U.S. election closely

Here's why Taiwan is watching the U.S. election closely

Security and semiconductors are among Taiwan's priorities, as the island considers the presidential candidates' policies and possible impacts on the island, which China repeatedly threatens to invade.
by Emily Feng

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Harris and Walz make small town stops and campaign phone calls on Pennsylvania bus tour before DNC

Harris and Walz make small town stops and campaign phone calls on Pennsylvania bus tour before DNC

Throughout their stops, Vice President Harris and her running mate Gov. Tim Walz shied away from policy or much politics, instead sticking to broad-strokes messages focused on character, perseverance and the future of the country.
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The Democratic National Convention starts today in Chicago. Here's how to watch

The Democratic National Convention starts today in Chicago. Here's how to watch

NPR will be reporting live from the convention in Chicago, including live updates online, live video each night and live special coverage on air and on video Wednesday and Thursday night.
by Emily Alfin Johnson and Heidi Glenn

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The DNC starts Monday. Here’s what you need to know

The DNC starts Monday. Here’s what you need to know

The Democratic National Convention kicks off in Chicago, just a month after the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee and a few short weeks after Harris got in the running for president.
by Jeongyoon Han

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