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Leaders of a Democratic protest-vote movement pushing back on the handling of the Israel-Hamas war say their request to have a Palestinian American speak at the Democratic National Convention has been rejected.

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The Latest: Kamala Harris accepts the Democratic presidential nomination
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thu,08/22/24-6:52AM , 108 Reads
The Democratic National Convention's fourth and final night Thursday is crescendoing with a speech from Vice President Kamala Harris.
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Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during the Democratic National Convention Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

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Harris summons Americans to reject political divisions, warns of consequences posed by a Trump win
By ZEKE MILLER, WILL WEISSERT AND DARLENE SUPERVILLE - Associated Press
Thu,08/22/24-5:30AM , 116 Reads
CHICAGO (AP) — Kamala Harris summoned Americans on Thursday to reject political division and instead chart what she called a “new way forward,” as she accepted her party’s nomination while blending biography with warnings about electing Donald Trump
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The Nation's Weather
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Thu,08/22/24-3:30AM , 91 Reads
The Nation's Weather for Friday, August 23, 2024

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NATIONAL SUMMARY

Gusty winds and small hail can accompany downpours in

southeastern Montana, western South Dakota, western and

central Nebraska and north-central Kansas tomorrow.

Thunderstorms can bring flash flooding and localized
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The main Palestinian banking association has said that all banks across Gaza have halted operations, the latest deterioration in living conditions to hit the war-ravaged enclave. (AP video shot by: Abd Al Kareem Hana; Production by: Wafaa Shurafa)

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Israel-Hamas war latest: Israeli strikes kill at least 16 in Gaza, Palestinian officials say
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Thu,08/22/24-2:21AM , 134 Reads
Palestinian health officials say Israeli strikes have killed at least 16 people in the Gaza Strip.
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