The hope that a deal can be completed, at least in the near term, appears to be diminishing.
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Harris running mate Tim Walz accepts nomination in Democratic National Convention address
Vice presidential nominee Tim Walz and former President Bill Clinton headlined the 3rd day of the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday.
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RFK Jr. to speak Friday amid speculation he’ll drop presidential bid, support Trump
Kennedy’s running mate openly discussed the possibility this week, saying the campaign was considering a move to ‘join forces’ with Trump in an attempt to beat Kamala Harris.
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Meet the West Paris doctor who was an eyewitness to Abraham Lincoln’s assassination
Dr. Octavious Yates returned to West Paris, opened his medical office and practiced for 33 years.
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Canada’s 2 major freight railroads may stop if contract dispute isn’t resolved
As the Canadian contract talks were coming down to the wire, CSX broke with the U.S. freight rail industry’s longstanding practice of negotiating jointly for years with the unions.
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Nvidia eyes return to record as AI spending bonanza continues
Concerns about the returns from AI investments recently contributed to a tech selloff, although that dip was readily bought amid signs that economic growth remains resilient and rising confidence that the spending on AI itself will stay strong.
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New ‘great game’ unfolds in Pacific as U.S., China vie for maritime routes
The ‘Great Game’ reference harks back to 19th-century competition for influence in Central Asia between the British Empire and Russia’s tsarist rulers.
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A tale of 2 retailers: Target reverses sales slump while Macy’s reports another decline
Grocery aisle deals and an emphasis on affordable but stylish clothes has helped Target reverse a yearlong sales slump.
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Obamas close DNC’s second night with Harris endorsement, pointed warnings about Trump
The vice president is drawing on stars like the Obamas and other celebrities, officials from the far left to the middle, and even some Republicans to boost her campaign.
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New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez resigns from Senate after bribery convictions
George Helmy, a former top aide to Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy, will take the seat until November.