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Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., addresses the media on Jan. 21, 2019, at Howard University in Washington, D.C., after announcing earlier in the day that she is seeking to become the first African American woman to hold the office of U.S. president.
Eva Hambach/AFP via Getty ImagesKamala Harris has called her time at Howard University "one of the most important aspects of my life." Much of that time was spent studying economics.
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Protesters in the capital, Bishkek, angered by weekend elections they say were rigged, seized and ransacked the country's parliament building.
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Pence And Harris Debate Wednesday. Here's What You Need To Know National News
Plexiglass will separate Vice President Pence and Sen. Kamala Harris, the Democratic vice presidential nominee, during their debate — a coronavirus precaution.
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'Maybe I'm Immune': Trump Returns To White House, Removes Mask Despite Infection National News
President Trump, who spent the weekend in the hospital for COVID-19, made a theatrical return to the White House on Monday evening, where he removed his mask and gave his signature two thumbs up.
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Kentucky AG Defends Role In Breonna Taylor Grand Jury Process National News
Taylor's family lawyers are calling for a special prosecutor to reopen the case. But Attorney General Daniel Cameron says, given its importance, he was best equipped to handle the investigation.
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