Reports showed the number of homes under construction dropped to the lowest level since the start of 2022, suggesting builders are focused on keeping inventory more in line with demand.
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JD Vance introduces himself as Trump’s running mate and makes direct appeal to his native Rust Belt
The first millennial to join a major party ticket, he joins the race when questions about age have been high.
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House panel subpoenas Secret Service director to testify on Trump assassination attempt
The shooting has raised questions about how the gunman was able to climb onto a roof with a clear line of sight to the former president.
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‘I can’t breathe’: Eric Garner remembered on 10th anniversary of his death
The chokehold death at the hands of New York City police officers created a rallying cry and spurred protests across the country.
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Donald Trump feted by former rivals in show of Republican unity after shooting
The display stood in stark contrast to the dynamic facing Democrats, many of whom are increasingly uncertain that President Biden is the right choice to take on Trump in the November election.
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Iran threat prompted more security at Trump rally as officials warn of potential for copycat attacks
Federal law enforcement officials are warning of possible copycat attacks or retaliatory violence after the attempt on Donald Trump’s life, as a visibly stronger security detail surrounds the Republican nominee and President Biden.
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Israeli military says it will begin drafting ultra-Orthodox men. That could rattle the government
The Israeli military says it will begin sending draft notices to Jewish ultra-Orthodox men on Sunday.
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Former CIA official charged with being secret agent for South Korean intelligence
Prosecutors say Terry never registered with the Justice Department as a foreign agent.
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Biden says cooling political rhetoric doesn’t mean he’ll ‘stop telling the truth’ about Trump
President Biden’s trip to Nevada comes as Democrats have been engaged in a weekslong crisis of confidence over his candidacy after his devastating debate with Donald Trump last month.
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North Carolina approves party seeking to put RFK Jr. on the ballot
A panel rejected a similar petition effort by a group backing progressive activist Cornel West.