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What non-Trump Republicans are saying about the RNC
The convention showed a party that has been remade by Trump, without much room for traditional or moderate Republicans who aren't Trump supporters.
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Trump's speech paints dark picture of country and makes lofty promises
In his speech Thursday night, former President Donald Trump called for healing discord and division as he accepted his party's nomination at the Republican National Convention.
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Sen. Peter Welch still doesn't like Biden's chances, says he should drop out
Sen. Welch was the first Senate Democrat to call for Biden to withdraw after his "disastrous" debate performance.
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Unpacking J.D. Vance's convention speech
Vance introduced himself to the nation in a speech Wednesday night.
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Journalist Masha Gessen on Russian charges and Putin's crackdown
This week, the Russian-born U.S. journalist was sentenced in absentia in a Moscow court to eight years in prison for criticizing the Russian military during an interview with a Russian blogger.
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Appalachia reacts to J.D. Vance
J.D. Vance talked about his Appalachian roots in his speech at the Republican National Convention.
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How to cope with financial anxiety
Therapist and author Lindsay Bryan-Podvin talks about the link between financial anxiety and long-term health.
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West African nation relations fractured
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger announced the formation of the Alliance of Sahel States — all three nations led by the junta that recently led coups to take power.
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'Shogun' and 'The Bear' lead in Emmy nominations
FX hit "Shogun" leads the pack with 25 nominations.
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Remembering Bernice Johnson Reagon
She co-founded the Freedom Singers during the Civil Rights Movement and went on to found the acclaimed acapella group Sweet Honey in the Rock.
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Songs are speeding up, thanks to social media
Some of the bestselling songs from last year were reboots of old songs, sped up.
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Gambia rejects bill that would legalize female genital mutilation
While the practice will remain illegal, it is still very prevalent in the country with almost 75% of women aged 19 to 49 identifying as a survivor of FGM.