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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.
by The Associated Press

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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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Trump zigzags between economic remarks and personal insults at rally in critical Pennsylvania

Trump zigzags between economic remarks and personal insults at rally in critical Pennsylvania

Former President Donald Trump on Saturday again sought to deliver a campaign message focused on the economy, but the Republican repeatedly swerved into non-sequiturs and personal attacks, including twice declaring that he was better looking than Vice President Kamala Harris. 
by The Associated Press

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Walz touts Nebraska roots in visit to his home state where there's a battle over one electoral vote

Walz touts Nebraska roots in visit to his home state where there's a battle over one electoral vote

Tim Walz played up his Nebraska roots in his first trip back to his home state since becoming the Democratic vice presidential nominee, and then drew sharp contrasts between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.
by The Associated Press

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The pro-Palestinian 'uncommitted' movement is at an impasse with top Democrats as the DNC begins

The pro-Palestinian 'uncommitted' movement is at an impasse with top Democrats as the DNC begins

Supporters of the “uncommitted” protest-vote movement sparked by dissatisfaction with President Joe Biden’s handling of the Israel-Hamas war could play a large role in the Democratic National Convention, with raucous protests expected outside and potentially inside the Chicago arena. 
by The Associated Press

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