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Joe Biden begins a long and necessary goodbye

It took grace, maturity and generosity for Biden to bow out. A measure of resentment has also accompanied his exit....

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AOC calls Harris a 'leader who understands' working class concerns

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., also said in her DNC remarks that Kamala Harris is "working tirelessly" to secure...

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Harris' childhood friend says she has always been a protector

Vice President Kamala Harris’ childhood friend, Stacey Johnson-Batiste shared stories of growing up with Harris and ho...

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When is Joe Biden’s DNC speech? How to watch and what to know

President Joe Biden is scheduled to be the final speaker of the first night of the convention, with an expected start ti...

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Politicking with the coat of arms

Columbus was wrongly celebrated for years as a discoverer of the Americas when, in fact, he was hopelessly lost and thou...

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Liberals not intervening in rail strike that could grind economy to a halt

More than $1 billion a day in goods moves through Canada by rail...

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MP Darleen Tana vows to fight Green Party’s possible use of waka-jumping law

Green MP Darleen Tana has told the Greens they are not going anywhere....

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U.S. intelligence officials: Iran is to blame for hacks targeting Trump, Biden-Harris campaigns

The Trump campaign and private-sector cybersecurity investigators had previously said Iran was behind the hacking attemp...

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Send Gazans in Australia home after the war: Paterson

The Coalition says 1300 Palestinians who have fled the war in Gaza should not be granted options for permanent residency...

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Send Gazans in Australia back home after the war: Paterson

The Coalition says that 1300 Palestinians who have fled the war in Gaza should not be granted options for permanent resi...

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Denver City Council sends sales tax increase to November ballot

The council adopted several amendments before approving the measure....

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NIBSS and AI in Nigerian banking: Security, efficiency and liability

In the digital era, the widespread occurrence of fake alerts significantly impacts both consumers and financial institut...

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UAW President Shawn Fain calls Trump a scab in DNC remarks

Shawn Fain, President of the United Automobile Workers union, spoke about how Vice President Kamala Harris stood shoulde...

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Bass cites Harris' 'passion' and 'fearlessness' in helping children

L.A. Mayor Karen Bass spoke about Vice President Kamala Harris during a speech Monday night at the Democratic National C...

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Kamala Harris makes a surprise appearance on the first night of the DNC

Harris addressed the crowd and the raucous applause saying she wanted to kick off the convention by paying tribute to Pr...

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Pritzker talks concern about Biden candidacy during ‘Daily Show’ bar crawl

The moment of apparent candor came in an otherwise silly video in which Gov. Pritzker and correspondent Jordan Klepper h...

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J-K assembly polls: Iltija Mufti, daughter of ex-CM Mehbooba, set to make electoral debut from family bastion Bijbehara

Mehbooba Mufti-led PDP named constituency incharges for eight assembly segments, including Bijbehara which is a Mufti fa...

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The fear factor behind that culinary F word

When is a restaurant like a handbag? A private dining room reservation - drink pairing included - for 12 people at the c...

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NBA coach Steve Kerr at DNC: 'Leaders must display dignity'

Legendary NBA coach Steve Kerr told DNC crowds that the country needs "real leadership" and also referenced Tim Walz's f...

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Harris makes surprise appearance at DNC to thank President Joe Biden

Vice President Kamala Harris made a surprise appearance at the Democratic National Convention Monday night, where she th...

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Letters: Ireland needs an intelligence agency that is separate from An Garda Síochána

The increased threat assessment made by the Garda Commissioner to the Justice Minister should worry all of us who believ...

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Mark Trevelyan: Kremlin caught napping as Ukraine launched high-risk invasion

In the hours before Ukrainian soldiers stormed across Russia’s western border, there was no sign from Moscow that ­an...

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Suzanne Crowe: I got a phone call from the coroner’s office five months after my husband’s death – it’s painful for everyone

Getting the results of a post-mortem examination on your loved one is gruelling. I got the phone call from the coroner�...

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Editorial: ‘Last chance’ for peace must not be squandered in Gaza

Former US secretary of state Madeleine Albright once remarked: “It takes more than one dove to make peace in the Middl...

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Suzanne Breen: East Belfast GAA club represents all that’s good about Northern Ireland, and will not be beaten back by bullies

No other sporting club on this island has had to deal with what East Belfast GAA has gone through....

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Frank Coughlan: Why most Irish people still tune in every day – radio is a safe harbour in a world of noise and nonsense

Rumours of the death of the wireless have been greatly exaggerated. Latest statistics yet again made the necessity for l...

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House Republicans Release Long-Awaited Biden Impeachment Report

The report found that the Biden family and business associates received more than $27 million from foreign interests....

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Harris thanks Biden for his 'historic leadership' at the DNC

Vice President Harris made an appearance at the first night of the Democratic National Convention and began her remarks ...

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Two dead in a shooting near Kentucky courthouse

A mother and daughter have been shot dead near a Kentucky courthouse....

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The Abuja-Kano Road

It is accepted shibboleth and practice in public discourse to revisit issues that have not been satisfactorily resolved ...

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Democrats Gathered in Chicago See Harris Building Momentum

Delegates at the Democratic National Convention spoke of renewed energy among younger voters, minorities, and volunteers...

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Industrial bakery proposing expansion, more jobs in Frederick

A Rockville-based bakery has presented a final site plan for expanding its Frederick facility....

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I’m not trying to crash a $50b industry, Jason Clare tells unis

Education Minister Jason Clare sought to allay worries over looming caps on international students, but his proposal was...

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Should politicians be allowed to sue for defamation?

Australia's defamation laws historically favour reputation over freedom of speech, and our politicians aren't shy from u...

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Inside the Push to Get Palestinian Speakers on the DNC Main Stage

“Uncommitted” Democratic delegates are trying to convince the DNC to allow Palestinian Americans onto the convention...

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Joe Biden prepares to speak at DNC after huge anti-war protest erupts outside

Members of the crowd chanted "End the occupation now" and then "The whole world is watching!" just as anti-Vietnam War p...

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CNN’s Kaitlan Collins Asks Biden Point Blank How He Feels About Dems Pushing Him Off The Ticket

'His what?' Collins asked as Biden gestured at her with a dismissive smile...

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Planning for Antelope Park playground renovation begins with grant application

The City Council gave parks and recreation officials the authority to apply for a $600,000 matching grant to renovate An...

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California Lt. Gov. Kounalakis says Harris was a mentor in her career

California Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis and friend of Vice President Kamala Harris shared stories of the two in their early...

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Democrats celebrate Biden’s presidency as DNC arrives amid anxiousness over protests

Democrats stress the need to retain the White House and prevent former Republican President Donald Trump from reclaiming...

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Lateral entry into bureaucracy: NDA a divided house? Two key BJP allies oppose the move

Two prominent BJP allies from Bihar – the Janata Dal (United) and the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) – have opposed...

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Champai Soren's next move: What role will he play in Jharkhand Assembly Elections 2024

All eyes are on Champai Soren's next move after he said he was “insulted” during his tenure as the Jharkhand CM. Sor...

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‘Cosy pillow fight’: Govt commits to improving bank competition

Ministers Nicola Willis and Andrew Bayly respond to the Commerce Commission’s final report into personal banking servi...

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Small group of protesters breach barrier at DNC protest in Chicago

A small group of protesters broke through a metal security fence outside the Democratic National Convention in Chicago o...

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Michigan state senator uses large copy Project 2025 to criticize its 'Republican blueprint'

Michigan State Sen. Mallory McMorrow brought out a large copy of Project 2025, what she described as a "Republican bluep...

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Hunter Biden loses bid to toss out tax evasion case

A judge has rejected the latest attempt by US President Joe Biden's son to dismiss several tax-related charges he faces ...

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Australia doesn’t just influence detention regimes globally — it exports them

Former Manus Island detainee Behrouz Boochani on how Australia has been actively promoting its immigration detention pol...

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S/Court reserves judgments in Kogi, Bayelsa, Imo gov’ship appeals

Rejects Ajaka’s request for full panel Imposes N9m fine against Accord, APM in petitions against Uzodinma The Supreme ...

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Apni Party finalises assembly poll manifesto

According to a press release, the manifesto was finalised at a meeting, which was chaired by Apni Party President Syed M...

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Edo gov’ship: INEC prints 184,438 new PVCs

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has printed 184,438 new Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) for regist...

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2027: No vacancy for APC in Abia, LP Rep replies Kalu

A member of the House of Representatives for Ikwuano, Umuahia North, and Umuahia South Federal Constituency in Abia Stat...