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This combination photo shows Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at an event, Aug. 15, 2024, in Bedminster, N.J., left, and Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris at a campaign event in Raleigh, N.C., Aug. 16, 2024.

Harris and Trump offer worlds-apart contrasts on top issues in presidential race

This combination photo shows Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at an event, Aug. 15, 2024, in Bedminster, N.J., left, and Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris at a campaign event in Raleigh, N.C., Aug. 16, 2024.

August 19, 2024, 1:32pm Latest News

Vice President Kamala Harris has replaced President Joe Biden atop the presidential ticket, but his “finish the job” campaign mantra can still largely apply to her top policy goals. She’s promising to continue a lot of what Biden was doing during the past four years if she’s elected to four… Read story

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, left, meets with Israel&rsquo;s President Isaac Herzog, in Tel Aviv, Israel, Monday, Aug. 19, 2024.

Blinken says Israel accepts US proposal to bridge Gaza impasse and urges Hamas to do the same

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, left, meets with Israel&rsquo;s President Isaac Herzog, in Tel Aviv, Israel, Monday, Aug. 19, 2024.

August 19, 2024, 11:36am Latest News

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Monday that Israel has accepted a proposal to bridge differences holding up a cease-fire and hostage release in Gaza, and he called on Hamas to do the same, without saying whether concerns cited by the militant group had been addressed. Read story

Jaime Herrera Beutler, left, is leading in the Washington lands commissioner primary race. Sue Kuehl Pederson, center, and Dave Upthegrove, right, are in a close battle for the second spot. The top two finishers will advance to the November general election.

Fixing rejected ballots could tip balance in WA lands commissioner race

Jaime Herrera Beutler, left, is leading in the Washington lands commissioner primary race. Sue Kuehl Pederson, center, and Dave Upthegrove, right, are in a close battle for the second spot. The top two finishers will advance to the November general election.

August 19, 2024, 9:07am Election

Dave Upthegrove suspects there are about two dozen voters in the San Juan Islands who cast primary ballots in his favor that were rejected. The Democratic lands commissioner candidate said Thursday he might call friends or local party officials there to help track these people down and see if their… Read story

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally at the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, in Wilkes-Barre, Pa.

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

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally at the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, in Wilkes-Barre, Pa.

August 19, 2024, 8:38am Nation & World

As Democrats kick off their convention in Chicago, Donald Trump ‘s campaign is trying to regain its footing after weeks of struggling to adjust to Vice President Kamala Harris at the top of the opposing ticket. Read story

FILE - Joe Biden is sworn in as the 46th president of the United States by Chief Justice John Roberts as Jill Biden holds the Bible during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Jan. 20, 2021.

Jill Biden’s speech at convention honors President Biden and marks an end for the first lady, too

FILE - Joe Biden is sworn in as the 46th president of the United States by Chief Justice John Roberts as Jill Biden holds the Bible during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Jan. 20, 2021.

August 19, 2024, 8:34am Nation & World

Jill Biden once said that she knew marrying Joe Biden – then a senator from Delaware -- would mean “a life in the spotlight that I had never wanted.” Read story

House Republicans release their impeachment report on Biden but the next steps are uncertain

August 19, 2024, 8:08am Nation & World

House Republicans have released their initial impeachment inquiry report on President Joe Biden, alleging an abuse of power and obstruction of justice in the financial dealings of his son Hunter Biden and family associates. Read story

Work continues inside the United Center in preparation for next week&rsquo;s 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Friday, Aug.

Democrats will honor Biden while pivoting to Harris on first day of convention

Work continues inside the United Center in preparation for next week&rsquo;s 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Friday, Aug.

August 19, 2024, 8:06am Latest News

A refreshed Democratic Party is taking a look back while it moves forward as its convention opens Monday night, with President Joe Biden preparing a valedictory speech and delegates reveling in the newfound energy that followed Vice President Kamala Harris ′ rise to the top of the ticket. Read story

The quiet main drag in Butte, Nebraska, where Tim Walz moved with his family when he was a teenager.

In Tim Walz’s rural Nebraska hometown, his Democratic politics are an awkward fit

The quiet main drag in Butte, Nebraska, where Tim Walz moved with his family when he was a teenager.

August 19, 2024, 6:00am Nation & World

Mayor Kyle Arganbright steered his dusty diesel truck through this ranching town, past the rodeo grounds and livestock auction, and pointed out the football field of the Valentine High School Badgers, whose roster once included a teenage Tim Walz. Next up: the quiet, tree-lined street where the Walz family once… Read story