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FBI investigating after Trump campaign said sensitive documents were hacked by Iran

by Associated Press August 12, 2024August 12, 2024

Iran’s mission to the United Nations, when asked about the claim of the Trump campaign, denied being involved.

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Harris is pushing joy. Trump paints a darker picture. Will mismatched moods matter?

by By WILL WEISSERT and MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press August 12, 2024August 13, 2024

Democrats are playing up their sunnier outlook, while the Trump campaign argues their candidate is reflecting the dour mood of the country.

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Harris is pushing joy. Trump paints a darker picture. Will mismatched moods matter?

by WILL WEISSERT and MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press August 12, 2024August 12, 2024

WASHINGTON — At the top of his first speech as her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz turned to Vice President Kamala Harris and declared, “Thank you for bringing back the joy.” The next day, Harris took the theme a step further, branding the Democratic ticket “joyful warriors.” Contrast that with former President Donald Trump, […]

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Puerto Rico cancels classes, activates National Guard as Tropical Storm Ernesto approaches

by DÁNICA COTO Associated Press August 12, 2024August 12, 2024

Ernesto formed Monday in the Atlantic and was moving toward the French Caribbean.

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Walz is making a 5-state dash, traveling solo for 1st time as Harris’ running mate

by WILL WEISSERT Associated Press August 12, 2024August 12, 2024

The Minnesota governor is attending fundraisers this week in California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and New York.

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U.S. beefs up posture in Middle East, warns Iran-backed attack on Israel could be imminent

by LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press August 12, 2024August 12, 2024

The Pentagon says Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered a guided missile submarine to the Middle East and is telling the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group to sail more quickly to the area.

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Mini farm animals are adorable. There’s also a growing demand for them

by HALELUYA HADERO and ANNE D'INNOCENZIO Associated Press August 12, 2024August 12, 2024

Americans are showing more interest in owning miniature cows, miniature goats, miniature donkeys and other diminutive farm animals.

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Donald Trump interview with Elon Musk on X plagued by glitches

by MEG KINNARD Associated Press August 12, 2024August 12, 2024

The conversation was intended to serve as a way for the former president to reach potentially millions of voters directly. It was also an opportunity for X to redeem itself after some struggles.