Nearly three dozen lawmakers had publicly called on him to end his reelection bid. When he finally did, Democrats called it a selfless move.
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Harris wins Pelosi endorsement, claims many of the delegates she needs for nomination
Harris praised President Biden’s ‘selfless and patriotic act’ and said she intends to ‘earn and win’ her party’s nomination. The Democratic National Convention is scheduled for Aug. 19-22.
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Firefighter killed at Trump rally honored with bagpipes, gun salute and a bugle sounding taps
Trump honored Comperatore during his speech Thursday at the Republican National Convention but did not attend his funeral.
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Too old to work? Some Americans on the job late in life bristle at calls for Biden to step aside
Debate about the 81-year-old Democrat’s fitness for another term is especially resonating with other older Americans who, like him, want to stay on the job.
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How boot camps are helping to address historic gap in internet access on America’s tribal lands
Broadband expansion has gotten a major boost from the Biden administration, which has invested $65 billion to develop internet infrastructure in places that need it.
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Biden pushes party unity as he resists calls to step aside, says he’ll return to campaign next week
Meanwhile, the Democratic National Committee’s rulemaking arm held a meeting Friday, pressing ahead with plans for a virtual roll call before Aug. 7 to nominate the presidential pick, ahead of the party’s convention later in the month in Chicago.
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How Russia’s espionage case against WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich unfolded
Gershkovich, his employer and the U.S. government have vehemently denied the charges. U.S. officials and The Wall Street Journal have denounced the trial as a sham.
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Top UN court says Israel’s occupation of West Bank violates international law
The International Court of Justice ruled that Israel’s presence in the Palestinian occupied territories is ‘illegal’ and should be ended as ‘rapidly as possible.’
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Russia convicts WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich of espionage
A Russian court has convicted Evan Gershkovich, a Bowdoin grad and U.S. journalist, on espionage charges that his employer and the U.S. have rejected as a politically motivated sham.
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A faulty software update causes havoc worldwide for airlines, hospitals and governments
Morning flights out of the Portland jetport were delayed or canceled as the issue affecting Microsoft 365 apps and services grounded United, American, Delta and Allegiant airlines in the U.S.