On Wednesday night, more than 2,000 pro-Palestinian protesters marched peacefully past a park where pro-Israel demonstrators had gathered earlier.
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From pommel to dance floor, Stephen Nedoroscik to join ‘Dancing With the Stars’
The casting was announced on Thursday’s episode of ABC’s ‘Good Morning America. The Paris Olympian is the first celebrity contestant named for the season.
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Biden speaks with Netanyahu as U.S. prods Israel, Hamas to agree on cease-fire
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.