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Kamala Harris gives abortion rights advocates the debate answer they've longed for in Philadelphia

Kamala Harris gives abortion rights advocates the debate answer they've longed for in Philadelphia

WASHINGTON (AP) — When President Joe Biden gave bumbling remarks about abortion on the debate stage this summer, it was widely viewed as a missed opportunity — a failure, even — on a powerful and motivating issue for Democrats at the ballot box.
Former US Sen. Ayotte to face former Manchester Mayor Craig in New Hampshire governor's race

Former US Sen. Ayotte to face former Manchester Mayor Craig in New Hampshire governor's race

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire will elect a female governor for the third time in November after former U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte and former Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig won their respective primaries Tuesday.
US commemorates 9/11 attacks with victims in focus, but politics in view

US commemorates 9/11 attacks with victims in focus, but politics in view

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. is remembering the lives taken and those reshaped by 9/11 , marking an anniversary laced this year with presidential campaign politics. Sept.
Delaware Democrats back Sarah McBride's bid to become first openly transgender person in US Congress

Delaware Democrats back Sarah McBride's bid to become first openly transgender person in US Congress

DOVER, Del. (AP) — Delaware in November could elect the first openly transgender member of Congress and the state’s first Black U.S. senator.
Trump repeats false claims over 2020 election loss, deflects responsibility for Jan. 6

Trump repeats false claims over 2020 election loss, deflects responsibility for Jan. 6

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump persisted Tuesday in saying during a nationally televised presidential debate that he had won the 2020 election and continued to take no responsibility for any of the mayhem that unfolded at the U.S.
Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris for president after debate ends

Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris for president after debate ends

WASHINGTON (AP) — Taylor Swift, one of the music industry's biggest stars, endorsed Kamala Harris for president shortly after the debate ended on Tuesday night.
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump lay out different plans for America on debate stage

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump lay out different plans for America on debate stage

PHILADELPHIA — Kamala Harris pushed back on Donald Trump's exaggerated claims about immigration and abortion as the two leaders met face-to-face for the first time on a debate stage in Philadelphia Tuesday.
PHOTO COLLECTION: Election 2024 Debate

PHOTO COLLECTION: Election 2024 Debate

This is a collection of photos chosen by AP photo editors. The Associated Press
Judge allows a man serving a 20-year prison sentence to remain on Alaska ballot

Judge allows a man serving a 20-year prison sentence to remain on Alaska ballot

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A man who is serving a 20-year prison sentence can remain on Alaska’s ranked choice general election ballot in the race for the state’s only U.S. House seat, a judge ruled Tuesday.
Candidates spar on economy and abortion as Harris takes on Trump in a way Biden could not

Candidates spar on economy and abortion as Harris takes on Trump in a way Biden could not

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump and Kamala Harris faced each other on the debate stage Tuesday night for the first and possibly the last time.