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FACT FOCUS: A look at false and misleading claims during the vice presidential debate

FACT FOCUS: A look at false and misleading claims during the vice presidential debate

The vice presidential candidates, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio Sen. JD Vance, on Tuesday engaged in a fast-moving, largely civil debate on a wide range of issues. Here’s a look at some false and misleading claims from the debate.
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Fact-check fight: CBS News cuts candidates' mics after JD Vance objects to a moderator's correction

Fact-check fight: CBS News cuts candidates' mics after JD Vance objects to a moderator's correction

CBS News briefly cut off the microphones of vice presidential candidates JD Vance and Tim Walz during an exchange in their debate Tuesday when the Republican objected to an attempt by moderator Margaret Brennan to correct something he said about immi
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Harris, Trump's approach to Mideast crisis, hurricane to test public mood in final weeks of campaign

Harris, Trump's approach to Mideast crisis, hurricane to test public mood in final weeks of campaign

WASHINGTON (AP) — A trio of new trials — a devastating hurricane , expanding conflict in the Mideast and a dockworkers strike that threatens the U.S.
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Harris and Biden are fanning out across the Southeast as devastation from Helene grows

Harris and Biden are fanning out across the Southeast as devastation from Helene grows

WASHINGTON (AP) — Over the last four years, President Joe Biden has jetted off to survey damage and console victims after tornadoes, wildfires and tropical storms. It's not a role that Kamala Harris has played as vice president.
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Pennsylvania town grapples with Trump assassination attempt ahead of his return

Pennsylvania town grapples with Trump assassination attempt ahead of his return

BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — Donald Trump is going back to Butler, where the world last saw him pump his fist and beseech followers to “fight,” even as blood streaked his face from a would-be assassin's bullet.
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FACT FOCUS: A look at false and misleading claims during the vice presidential debate

FACT FOCUS: A look at false and misleading claims during the vice presidential debate

The vice presidential candidates, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio Sen. JD Vance, on Tuesday engaged in a fast-moving, largely civil debate on a wide range of issues. Here’s a look at some false and misleading claims from the debate.
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Republicans are more likely than Democrats to see Israel as a US ally: AP-NORC poll

Republicans are more likely than Democrats to see Israel as a US ally: AP-NORC poll

WASHINGTON (AP) — After a year of war between Israel and Hamas, U.S.
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams is due back in court in his criminal case

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is due back in court in his criminal case

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams is set to return to court Wednesday in a case where he is accused of taking bribes and illegal campaign contributions. The Democrat is set to make a 10:30 a.m.
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Some of the most notable quotes from the JD Vance-Tim Walz vice presidential debate

Some of the most notable quotes from the JD Vance-Tim Walz vice presidential debate

WASHINGTON (AP) — The first and only vice presidential debate between Ohio Senator JD Vance and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz featured an often orderly, policy-focused and even civil dialogue between the two men seeking to serve as the next president's
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Walz misleadingly claims to have been in Hong Kong during period tied to Tiananmen Square massacre

Walz misleadingly claims to have been in Hong Kong during period tied to Tiananmen Square massacre

WASHINGTON (AP) — Multiple news reports indicate that Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov.
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