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Harris is promoting her resume and her goals rather than race as she courts Black voters

By COLLEEN LONG, MAKIYA SEMINERA and MATT BROWN
Updated 8:37 PM CDT, September 14, 2024

WASHINGTON (AP) — While President Joe Biden was hosting a celebration of Black excellence at the White House with lawmakers, advocates and celebrities this past week, Kamala Harris was instead headed off to campaign in Pennsylvania.

The nation’s first Black vice president spoke with voters there about supporting small businesses, building more housing and expanding the child tax credit. She said the country “needs a president of the United States who works for all the American people.”

What she did not do was spend time talking about her race or gender or the prospect that she would be the nation’s first Black and South Asian woman to be president if she defeated Republican Donald Trump.

As Harris courts voters, she embodies her identity as a woman of color rather than making it an overt part of her pitch, choosing instead to emphasize her policies and resume. ...

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Baby Reindeer or Ripley? Stars gear up for Emmy Awards

  • News source: BBC News - World
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Baby Reindeer's Jessica Gunning and Richard Gadd are among the British nominees for the TV honours.
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Funeral held for US-Turkish activist killed in West Bank

  • News source: BBC News - World
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Israel says it is “highly likely” the 26-year-old activist was killed by its forces last week.
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Titan sub disaster: Five key questions that remain

  • News source: BBC News - World
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A public hearing is set to examine the events surrounding the catastrophic failure of Oceangate’s submersible.
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3 US citizens detained in Venezuela, interior minister says

  • News source: ABC News: Top Stories
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Three US citizens detained in Venezuela over alleged plot against government, the interior minister said.
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Venezuela arrests US and Spanish citizens over 'plot'

  • News source: BBC News - World
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Three US citizens, two Spaniards and a Czech citizen are arrested on suspicion of plotting to destabilise the country.
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Cher drops bid for conservatorship over her son

  • News source: BBC News - World
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The son's lawyers say the outcome allows them "to focus on healing and rebuilding their family bond".
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Ohio police dispute new allegations immigrants are eating pets in Dayton

  • News source: Politics - CBSNews.com
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Police in Dayton, Ohio, have said there is no evidence that immigrants are eating pets, calling new allegations that emerged online on Saturday "irresponsible."

The police statement was issued hours after a new video and article alleged African immigrants in Dayton were seen preparing to grill dead cats. The claim was shared by Sen. JD Vance of Ohio, the Republican vice presidential nominee, Donald Trump Jr., and others on X.

Dayton Police Chief Kamran Afzal said in a statement, "We stand by our immigrant community and there is no evidence to even...
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Dispatch center overwhelmed with calls during Georgia high school shooting

  • News source: ABC News: Top Stories
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The emergency dispatch center that received active shooter reports from a Georgia high school was overwhelmed with 911 calls as the situation unfolded.
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America Ferrera and Other Celebrities Join a Push to Mobilize Latino Voters

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The Voto Latino Foundation is gearing up to begin its biggest push yet to encourage Latino voters to head to the polls in November with a star-studded cast of Latino celebrities and influencers.

Th $5 million initiative, titled “Vota con Ganas,” or “Vote with Enthusiasm,” is set to start on Wednesday and will feature voter-registration drives and workshops, along with a social media campaign and public service announcement-style videos from actors and online personalties that underscore the importance of casting a ballot this election. The list of...
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Funeral of Ugandan Olympian killed by ex-partner takes place

  • News source: BBC News - World
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Thousands of people attended the emotional event in Bukwo, to celebrate the life of Rebecca Cheptegei.
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A skull was stolen from a Tasmanian morgue - 150 years on it's still dividing a city

  • News source: BBC News - World
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Tasmania is grappling with the legacy of a surgeon who allegedly mutilated an Aboriginal man's remains.
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A Minnesota man gets 33 years for fatally stabbing his wife during Bible study

  • News source: ABC News: Top Stories
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He pleaded guilty in March to second-degree murder, apologized in court Friday.
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Nigerian army rescues 13 hostages from extremist group

  • News source: ABC News: Top Stories
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Troops overwhelmed the terrorists, forcing them to abandon their captives.
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Cooler weather in Southern California helps in wildfire battle

  • News source: ABC News: Top Stories
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Cooler weather is helping firefighters make progress against three Southern California wildfires
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Man who attacked Comoros president dies in cell

  • News source: BBC News - World
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The cause of death of the man who stabbed Azali Assoumani is being investigated.
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