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Trump uses a stretch of border wall and a pile of steel beams in Arizona to contrast with Democrats

Trump uses a stretch of border wall and a pile of steel beams in Arizona to contrast with Democrats

By JONATHAN J. COOPER and ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON Associated Press SIERRA VISTA, Ariz. (AP) — On a dirt road below the shrub-dotted hills of Arizona, Donald Trump used a stretch of wall and a pile of steel…

The biggest diamond in over a century is found in Botswana — a whopping 2,492 carats

The biggest diamond in over a century is found in Botswana — a whopping 2,492 carats

By SELLO MOTSETA Associated Press GABORONE, Botswana (AP) — The largest diamond found in more than a century has been unearthed at a mine in Botswana, and the country’s president showed off the fist-sized stone…

Sudden fame for Tim Walz’s son focuses attention on challenges of people with learning disabilities

Sudden fame for Tim Walz’s son focuses attention on challenges of people with learning disabilities

By STEVE KARNOWSKI Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — An unexpected highlight of the Democratic National Convention on Night Three was an outburst of pride from the son of vice presidential candidate Tim Walz. “That’s my…

Harris’ running mate Tim Walz introduces himself to the nation after Bill Clinton tears into Trump

Harris’ running mate Tim Walz introduces himself to the nation after Bill Clinton tears into Trump

By WILL WEISSERT and JONATHAN J. COOPER Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz accepted his party’s nomination for vice president Wednesday and used his Democratic National Convention address to thank the packed arena for “bringing the…

Crowds of pro-Palestinian protesters rally and march outside Democratic convention’s 3rd night

Crowds of pro-Palestinian protesters rally and march outside Democratic convention’s 3rd night

By SOPHIA TAREEN, JAKE OFFENHARTZ, JOEY CAPPELLETTI and LEA SKENE Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — More than 2,000 pro-Palestinian protesters marched Wednesday past a park where pro-Israel demonstrators had gathered earlier and toward the arena…

RFK Jr. to speak Friday amid speculation he’ll drop independent presidential bid and support Trump

RFK Jr. to speak Friday amid speculation he’ll drop independent presidential bid and support Trump

By JONATHAN J. COOPER and ALI SWENSON Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will speak Friday “about the present historical moment and his path forward,” his campaign announced Wednesday,…