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Kamala Harris campaign raised $81 million in 24 hours after Biden dropped out

Washington — Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign raked in $81 million in the 24 hours after President Biden ended his bid for reelection and Harris announced she would be seeking the Democratic presidential nomination, her campaign said Monday. The eye-popping haul includes money raised across Harris’ campaign, the Democratic National Committee and joint fundraising committees, and underscores the vice …

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Yemens Houthi-held port of Hodeida still ablaze 2 days after Israeli strike

Hodeida, Yemen — Firefighting teams on Monday were struggling to contain a massive blaze at Yemen’s Hodeida port, days after a deadly Israeli strike damaged oil storage facilities and endangered aid ships in the harbor, which is in the massive portion of the country controlled by the Iran-backed Houthi rebel movement. Heavy flames and black smoke spiraled into the sky …

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A look at Kamala Harris work on foreign policy as vice president

After President Biden announced he would not be running for reelection, he endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as his pick to become the Democratic nominee. Here’s a look at some of Harris’ work on foreign policy over the last three and a half years: The U.S. border and immigration from South and Central America Harris was assigned early during the …

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U.S. Olympic team athletes make their debut on Roblox gaming platform

The Olympic world’s ever-expanding quest to draw in young fans is meeting them where they are — on Roblox. The U.S. Olympic team and NBC are collaborating with the kid- and teen-friendly gaming platform to produce a new “Obby” — that’s Roblox for obstacle course — and other features that include ways to interact with U.S. athletes while also checking …

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Meet some of the worlds cleanest pigs, raised to grow kidneys and hearts for humans

Wide-eyed piglets rushing to check out the visitors to their unusual barn just might represent the future of organ transplantation – and there’s no rolling around in the mud here. Thefirst gene-edited pig organsever transplanted into people came from animals born on this special research farm in the Blue Ridge mountains – behind locked gates, where entry requires washing down …

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3 big reasons to pursue credit card debt forgiveness this August

Right now, the average American is carrying about $7,950 in credit card debt. And, while this type of high-rate debt is never ideal, it can be even more of an issue in today’s economic environment. After all, credit card rates have been climbing recently, and if your balances aren’t paid off each month, the interest charges can accumulate quickly. That, …

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Who has endorsed Kamala Harris for the 2024 Democratic nomination, and who hasnt yet?

Leading Democrats are voicing their support for Vice President Kamala Harrisas their party seeks a nominee to replace President Biden in the 2024 race, now that he has taken himself out of the running. Mr. Biden endorsed Harris after announcing his decision to drop out, but he cannot personally appoint a Democratic nominee to fill his spot in the presidential …

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3 dead, several injured in shooting in West Philadelphia, police say

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Three people, including two brothers, died and six others were injured in a shooting at a block party early Sunday morning in the Carroll Park section of West Philadelphia, police said. During the block party Sunday, multiple shooters pulled guns after an argument turned physical, investigators said. Mayor Cherelle Parker said in a press conference Monday that …

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What is an open convention?

Washington — President Biden’s announcement Sunday to end his 2024 reelection bid caps a chaotic few weeks in which he faced calls from more than three dozen elected Democrats to exit the presidential race due to concerns about his fitness for a second term. Mr. Biden has thrown his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris, and key Democrats are lining …

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Foreign leaders react to Bidens decision not to seek reelection

World leaders watching the U.S. election have started to react to the decision by President Biden on Sunday not to seek reelection, discussing their relationships with the U.S. president and offering thoughts on his decision. U.K. Prime MinisterKeir Starmer said: “I respect President Biden’s decision and I look forward to us working together during the remainder of his presidency. “I …

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