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The vice president sought set herself apart from the nation’s political establishment.
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The new duties will take effect on Oct. 31 and will remain in place for the next five years.
Jeff Bezos Defends Washington Post’s Decision Not to Endorse Presidential Candidate
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North Carolina Hurricane Survivors Determined to Vote Despite Devastating Losses
Election officials report a record turnout in some of the hardest-hit areas in a crucial swing state narrowly won by Trump in 2020.
Biden Announces $3 Billion Investment for US Port Upgrades
The president visited the Port of Baltimore seven months after the devastating collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Automatic Refunds Now in Effect for Flight Delays, Cancellations
“As of this week, Americans will get automatic refunds if their flights are altered because of a cancellation or significant delay,” President Joe Biden said.
Federal Judge Dismisses Republican Lawsuit Over Verification for Overseas Ballots
The judge said the plaintiffs lacked standing and suggested their requested relief would be too disruptive before the election, which is a week away.
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Republicans Get Boost With 5 Percent Early Lead in Nevada Voting
Registered Republicans have a 5.4-percent advantage over registered Democrats in the early-voting total.
New US Admin Will Continue Long-Standing Support of Taiwan, US Diplomat Says
Raymond Greene, director of the American Institute in Taiwan, said the chance of an all-out war across the Taiwan Strait is ‘quite low.’
US Postal Service Recommends People ‘Don’t Delay’ to Post Mail-In Ballots
‘If you choose to vote by mail, please mail early as every day counts,’ the agency says.
US Job Openings Slide to Lowest Level Since January 2021
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Trump Says He Didn’t Hear Puerto Rico Joke, Doesn’t Know New York Rally Comedian
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Trump and Harris: A Policy Comparison
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Joe Rogan Leaves Door Open for Harris Interview on Podcast
‘I strongly feel the best way to do it is in the studio in Austin,’ Rogan says.
US Home Sales Poised for Worst Year Since 1995 as ‘Lock-in Effect’ Persists
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Steve Bannon Released From Prison After Serving 4 Months for Contempt of Congress
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New Study: Polarization in Scientific Research May Hinder Medical Advances
Polarized research presents a one-sided view of an issue, which can promote extreme viewpoints with potential to curtail scientific discourse.

New Study: Polarization in Scientific Research May Hinder Medical Advances
Polarized research presents a one-sided view of an issue, which can promote extreme viewpoints with potential to curtail scientific discourse.

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Emily Dickinson’s Inspirational Poem on Hope
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