During a five-decade career in politics, Biden developed extensive personal relationships with multiple foreign leaders that none of the potential replacements on the Democratic ticket can match.
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Israel orders evacuation of Gaza humanitarian zone as war’s toll passes 39,000 Palestinians
Many Palestinians have been uprooted multiple times in search of safety during Israeli’s air and ground campaign.
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Maine Republicans and Democrats react after Biden drops out of 2024 race
Most Democrats praised the president, saying he is putting the country first, while some Republicans say Biden’s ‘terrible’ policies won’t change just because there will be a new nominee.
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Miss Kansas called out her abuser in public. Her campaign against domestic violence is going viral
Alexis Smith wants to use her platform to work against domestic violence.
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Salt Lake City wildfire prompts evacuations near Utah’s Capitol building
Helicopters and airplanes were dropping buckets over the flames as ground crews tried to contain the fire on Ensign Peak.
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A 7-month-old kangaroo peeked out of its mom’s pouch at the Bronx Zoo
Another baby tree kangaroo can be seen at the Bronx Zoo after months of hiding in its mother’s pouch.
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Biden’s legacy: Far-reaching accomplishments that didn’t translate into political support
Historians and political advisers say history will be kinder to President Joe Biden than voters have been.
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If Kamala Harris becomes the Democratic nominee, she needs a running mate. Who are the top contenders?
Democrats are set to hold their convention in Chicago on Aug. 19-22.
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Harris could become first female president after years of breaking racial, gender barriers
Harris is the first woman, Black person or person of South Asian descent to serve as vice president. She joined the Biden ticket after a rocky and abbreviated run of her own for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination.
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Democrats hail Biden’s decision to not seek reelection as selfless; Republicans urge him to resign
Nearly three dozen lawmakers had publicly called on him to end his reelection bid. When he finally did, Democrats called it a selfless move.