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Harris tells teachers union she's ready to fight for country's future — 'bring it on'
By JOSH BOAK - Associated Press
Wed,07/24/24-11:18PM , 66 Reads
HOUSTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris told Republicans to “bring it on” in what she described as a “fight for our most fundamental freedoms” as she spoke to the American Federation of Teachers on Thursday.
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After a rare neurological disorder robbed Rep. Jennifer Wexton of her ability to speak clearly, she has been given her voice back with the help of a powerful artificial intelligence program. The AI voice clone was created using recordings of the congresswoman’s public speeches and appearances. (AP video Kaito Au/ production Mary Conlon)

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A neurological disorder stole her voice. Jennifer Wexton takes it back on the House floor.
By DAN MERICA - Associated Press
Wed,07/24/24-11:17PM , 61 Reads
When Jennifer Wexton rises Thursday to speak on the House floor, something she has done countless times before, the congresswoman will be using a voice she thought was gone forever.
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Rep. Jennifer Wexton, D-Va., uses an AI program on her iPad at her home in Leesburg, Va., Friday, July 19, 2024. A rare neurological disease robbed Wexton of her ability to speak clearly. But with the help of a powerful artificial intelligence program, the Virginia Democrat will use a clone of her voice to deliver what is believed to be the first speech on the House floor ever given via a voice cloned by artificial intelligence, thrusting Wexton into a broader debate about over artificial intelligence. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)

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A neurological disorder stole her voice. Jennifer Wexton takes it back on the House floor.
By DAN MERICA - Associated Press
Wed,07/24/24-11:14PM , 129 Reads
When Jennifer Wexton rose Thursday to speak on the House floor, something she has done countless times before, the congresswoman used a voice she thought was gone forever.
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In this photo taken from video released by Russian Defense Ministry Press Service on Thursday, July 25, 2024, A H-6K long-range bomber of the Chinese air force, upper left, is seen escorted by a Su-30 fighter of the Russian air force during a joint Russia-China air patrol. (Russian Defense Ministry Press Service via AP)

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Chinese and Russian bombers patrolling off Alaska raise concerns about growing military cooperation
By LOLITA C. BALDOR AND DIDI TANG - Associated Press
Wed,07/24/24-11:06PM , 55 Reads
WASHINGTON (AP) — Russian and Chinese bombers flew together for the first time in international airspace off the coast of Alaska, in a new show of expanding military cooperation that U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Thursday raises concerns.
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