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Today's Top Political and Coronavirus News Compilation - Saturday, August 15, 2020

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An all-out war over mail voting has erupted in courts across the country. Here's what's at stake.
Newsweek apologizes for op-ed questioning Harris birthright
USPS won't say if decision by Western district to stop removing letter collection boxes is still in effect
Biden campaign unveils 1st ad featuring running mate Sen. Kamala Harris
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President Trump to participate in every day of Republican convention
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Battle looms over Biden health care plan if Democrats win big
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‘Do something:’ Harris’ rapid rise driven by call to action
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Absentee ballots don't need to be returned through the mail. Here are other options.
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Kamala Harris' real significance may be seen four years from now
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Police move in after fights break out during Georgia protest
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Harris 'electrifies' West Indian voters — and gives Biden a new edge in Florida
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Trump's Racist 'Birther' Attacks On Harris Are A Return To Familiar Territory
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South Dakota declines unemployment aid from Trump executive orders
Trump's birther lie about Kamala Harris magnifies racist themes of his campaign
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US to act 'in the coming days' on Iran arms embargo after UN Security Council rejects extension
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Hamas says it will release hostages as planned on Saturday

  • News source: ABC News: Top Stories
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The next hostage-prisoner exchange is set to take place Saturday, as previously agreed in the current ceasefire deal.
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DOGE subcommittee holds first hearing slamming $36T national debt, as House Republicans declare 'war on waste'

  • News source: FOX News
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The House Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency held its first ever hearing Wednesday, as Republicans criticized the soaring $36 trillion national debt, as well as Democrats' condemnation of Elon Musk's effort to slash waste.

In her opening statement, Chairwoman
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Hamas says it will continue releasing Israeli hostages under Gaza deal

  • News source: BBC News - World
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The statement comes as mediators Egypt and Qatar work hard to salvage the ceasefire with Israel.
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€5m worth of cocaine seized in Kildare

  • News source: BBC News - World
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Approximately 72 kilos of cocaine was discovered following a stop and search in the Allenwood area of Kildare
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Hundreds of foreigners freed from Myanmar's scam centres

  • News source: BBC News - World
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Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has pledged to close scam centres along the Thai-Myanmar border.
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Grenade attack in French bar injures 12

  • News source: BBC News - World
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The motive is not clear but investigators say it "may be linked to a settling of scores".
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Confusion clouds efforts to save Gaza ceasefire

  • News source: BBC News - World
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Egypt and Qatar are "intensifying diplomatic efforts" as concern grows that fighting will resume.
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'DeepSeek moved me to tears': How young Chinese find therapy in AI

  • News source: BBC News - World
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Some young people in China are finding that AI can offer the unexpected - emotional support
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WATCH: Astronaut's view of Northern Lights from International Space Station

  • News source: BBC News - World
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Footage from the International Space Station as it soars above an aurora dancing over Canada.
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Linda McMahon to face confirmation hearing as DOGE targets Education Department cuts

  • News source: Tyler Kingkade | NBC News
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Linda McMahon will appear before a Senate committee for her confirmation hearing to be education secretary Thursday as President Donald Trump publicly floats dismantling the department she’s seeking to lead.

McMahon, 76, previously was the chief executive of World Wrestling Entertainment, the company founded by her husband, Vince McMahon, a Trump ally. She was also the head of the Small Business Administration in Trump’s first term and went on to lead several pro-Trump political groups.

The Education Department has come under scrutiny by Elon...
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Attack suspected after car plows into 27 pedestrians in Munich

  • News source: Carlo Angerer and Patrick Smith | NBC News
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German police said Thursday that 27 people were injured when a car plowed into a crowd in the city of Munich in what officials called a "suspected attack."

The incident came the day before a major security conference attended by world leaders was set to begin.

The car driven by a 24-year-old Afghan struck pedestrians in the city center on or near Dachauer Straße and Seidlstraße and confirmed a "major police operation," police said, adding that the driver of the car had been "secured" by police and poses no further threat.

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Denver Public Schools sues to stop Trump administration policy allowing ICE agents in schools

  • News source: Hallie Golden | The Associated Press
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Denver Public Schools became the first U.S. school district Wednesday to sue the Trump administration challenging its policy allowing ICE immigration agents in schools.

Colorado’s largest public school district argued in the federal lawsuit that the policy has forced schools to divert vital educational resources and caused attendance to plummet.

“DPS is hindered in fulfilling its mission of providing education and life services to the students who are refraining from attending DPS schools for fear of immigration enforcement actions occurring on DPS...
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DOGE boasts dozens of contract cancellations on Wednesday, totaling over $150M in savings

  • News source: FOX News
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The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) announced the cancellation of at least 58 contracts on Wednesday, resulting in more than $150 million in savings for the American taxpayer.

In a Wednesday evening post on X, the agency headed by tech billionaire Elon Musk said the contracts canceled fell under the media, DEI and consulting categories at various agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Transportation.

"58 cancellations with savings of >$150M in categories including Media, DEI, and Consulting. This...
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Into the ring: Trump education chief pick McMahon to testify on cutting 'red tape' amid DOGE sweeps

  • News source: FOX News
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FIRST ON FOX: Linda McMahon, the former CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and President Donald Trump's pick to head the Department of Education, will testify before the Senate on Thursday, centering her opening remarks around creating "a better future for every American learner."

The Trump nominee, who was tapped in November, will kick off her confirmation process during a hearing before the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee on Thursday morning. Republican Sens. Tim Scott of South Carolina and Katie Britt of...
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Grenade attack in French bar injures 12

  • News source: BBC News - World
  • Replies: 0
  • Views: 7
The motive is not clear but investigators say it "may be linked to a settling of scores".
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