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September 10, 2024

ABC News

Where They Stand Pre-Debate

Expect Harris to back progressive policies on the economy, immigration, and reproductive rights, while Trump focuses on cutting regulations and tougher immigration enforcement in tonight's debate.
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Broad + Liberty

Pennsylvania Needs To Do Better

Pennsylvania counties must address election transparency and procedural issues before 2024 to restore voter confidence and avoid legal battles over mail-in voting and ballot handling.
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CNN

Chaos Concerns in Georgia

New GOP-led rules from Georgia's State Election Board risk causing delays and confusion in election certification, sparking concerns from election officials and voting rights groups.
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BBC

Kate Finishes Chemo

Princess Kate announced the completion of her chemotherapy, expressing gratitude for support and sharing a message of hope and resilience as she begins her cancer recovery.
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The New York Times

23 Words Harris Needs To Say To Win

Friedman suggests Harris say, “Joe and I got a lot of things right, but we got some things wrong, too — and here is what I have learned,” as a way to admit past mistakes and win undecided voters.
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The Wall Street Journal

In a Bubble By Choice

Amid the intensity of political discourse, many Americans are retreating from the news, canceling subscriptions, and avoiding political conversations to protect their mental health.
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NBC News

Government Shutdown Looms

With a government shutdown looming on October 1, Republicans and Democrats are at odds over new GOP-backed funding proposals, leaving little time to reach an agreement.
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Asbury Park Press

The Boss' Wife Has Cancer

Patti Scialfa, wife of Bruce Springsteen, revealed she has been diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a rare blood cancer, in the documentary “Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band.”
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Variety

RIP James Earl Jones

James Earl Jones, the legendary actor known for voicing Darth Vader in "Star Wars" and a career spanning over 60 years in film, TV, and theater, died at 93 at his home in New York.
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WMUR-TV

Gov. Sununu Gives Heimlich

New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu jumped in to save a contestant choking at the Hampton Beach Lobster Roll Eating Competition, giving him the Heimlich before first responders arrived.
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