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Harris presses a more forceful case against Trump than Biden did on abortion, economy and democracy

By MICHELLE L. PRICE, ZEKE MILLER, JILL COLVIN and JOSH BOAK
Updated 9:54 PM CDT, September 10, 2024

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kamala Harris and Donald Trump showcased starkly different visions for the country on abortion, immigration and American democracy as they met for the first time Tuesday for perhaps their only debate before November’s presidential election.

The Democratic vice president moved to get under the skin of the former Republican president, provoking him with reminders about the 2020 election loss that he still denies and delivering derisive asides at his other false claims. Harris’ needling prompted Trump to launch into the sort of freewheeling personal attacks and digressions that his advisers and supporters have tried to steer him away from.

The high-pressure matchup after a tumultuous campaign summer offered Americans their most expansive look at a campaign that’s been dramatically changed just hours before the first early presidential ballots will be distributed. ...

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Obituary: Alberto Fujimori

  • News source: BBC News - World
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Australian officers lose medals after war crimes inquiry

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Citing Gaza Help, Blinken Waives Human Rights Conditions on Aid to Egypt

  • News source: Michael Crowley
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The decision, which the State Department notified Congress of on Wednesday, marks a striking shift for the administration. President Biden came into office promising “no blank checks” that would enable Egypt’s rights abuses, and in each of the past three years...
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Australian officers lose medals after war crimes inquiry

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What the world thought of US debate

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Certification of Election Will Get Extra Security to Try to Prevent Another Capitol Attack

  • News source: Luke Broadwater
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The designation of a National Special Security Event, announced by Alejandro N. Mayorkas, the director of homeland security, on Wednesday means that significant federal, state and local resources will be directed toward the Capitol a few months from now to increase the security protections and a...
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Former Peruvian leader Alberto Fujimori dies at 86

  • News source: BBC News - World
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The ex-president, who was convicted of human rights abuses and corruption, died "after a long battle with cancer".
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