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David E. Sanger / New York Times:
As Democrats Gather, a Russian Subplot Raises Intrigue — WASHINGTON — An unusual question is capturing the attention of cyberspecialists, Russia experts and Democratic Party leaders in Philadelphia: Is Vladimir V. Putin trying to meddle in the American presidential election?
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Rebecca Savransky / The Hill:
Sanders aide: DNC chairwoman a 'thorn that's still stuck' — 's campaign manager on Sunday called for Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz to step down from her position so the Democratic Party can come together. — “We're in a period now where we're trying to build unity in the Democratic Party.
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Ben Kamisar / The Hill:
Wasserman Schultz booed off stage in Philadelphia … Democratic National Committee Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz was repeatedly interrupted and booed Monday as she sought to speak to Florida's delegation. — The Florida lawmaker, who will resign after this week's convention in response …
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Kyle Olson / The American Mirror:
PHOTOS: DNC erects four-mile eight-foot tall fence around Philly convention site — To the Democratic National Committee elites, keeping average Americans away from their convention is a good idea, while protecting the southern border from intruding terrorists, rapists and murderers is a bad one.
Charles M. Blow / New York Times:
More Damned Emails — Following last week's Republican calamity in Cleveland, the Democratic National Convention rolls into Philadelphia on Monday with big opportunities and big challenges. — Many Democrats will come with enthusiasm, but also with reservations.
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Edward-Isaac Dovere / Politico:
Inside the scramble to oust Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Inside the scramble to oust Debbie Wasserman Schultz
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Michael Warren / Weekly Standard:
‘60 Minutes’ Doesn't Air Hillary Dodge About DNC Interference
‘60 Minutes’ Doesn't Air Hillary Dodge About DNC Interference
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Washington Free Beacon
Howie Carr / Boston Herald:
Clinton Crime Family tried to bury Bern
Clinton Crime Family tried to bury Bern
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Matea Gold / Washington Post:
Leaked DNC emails reveal the inner workings of the party's finance operation
Leaked DNC emails reveal the inner workings of the party's finance operation
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Scott Pelley / CBS News:
The Democratic Ticket: Clinton and Kaine
The Democratic Ticket: Clinton and Kaine
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Daniel Strauss / Politico:
Wasserman Schultz steps down as DNC chair
Wasserman Schultz steps down as DNC chair
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Caleb Howe / RedState:
BREAKING: That Was Fast! Hillary Immediately Brings Disgraced DNC Chair Onto Her Campaign!
BREAKING: That Was Fast! Hillary Immediately Brings Disgraced DNC Chair Onto Her Campaign!
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CNN:
Donald Trump bounces into the lead — (CNN)The bounce is back. — Donald Trump comes out of his convention ahead of Hillary Clinton in the race for the White House, topping her 44% to 39% in a four-way matchup including Gary Johnson (9%) and Jill Stein (3%) and by three points in a two-way head-to-head, 48% to 45%.
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CBS News:
Poll: Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump tied going into Democratic convention — In polling conducted after the Republican convention and Hillary Clinton's announcement of Tim Kaine as her running mate, the race for President nationwide remains tied. Clinton and Trump each have the support of 42 percent of voters.
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Aaron Blake / Washington Post:
Clinton suggests she's held to a higher standard - a ‘Hillary standard.’ Bad idea.
Clinton suggests she's held to a higher standard - a ‘Hillary standard.’ Bad idea.
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Meghan Keneally / ABC News:
Hillary Clinton Says Republicans Have Created a ‘Hillary Standard’
Hillary Clinton Says Republicans Have Created a ‘Hillary Standard’
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Kyle Balluck / The Hill:
Trump takes national lead with 6-point convention bounce
Trump takes national lead with 6-point convention bounce
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Steven Shepard / Politico:
Insiders: Obama, Warren will outshine Clinton in Philly
Annie Linskey / BostonGlobe.com:
Elizabeth Warren will put ‘every ounce of energy’ toward Clinton effort
Elizabeth Warren will put ‘every ounce of energy’ toward Clinton effort
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Ben White / Politico:
Wall Street takes a road trip to Philadelphia
Wall Street takes a road trip to Philadelphia
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The News-Press:
Two dead, up to 16 injured after teen night shooting at Fort Myers Club Blu — Marshall Bland talks about his son, Marshall Bland Jr. Andrew West/news-press.com — Two people are dead, including a 14-year-old boy, and up to 16 are injured following a deadly shooting during a teen night at Club Blu in Fort Myers.
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Chloe Herring / WINK NEWS:
Lehigh HS star among 2 dead, 17 shot outside Fort Myers nightclub — FORT MYERS, Fla. - Two people are dead and three remain hospitalized after nearly 20 people were shot at a nightclub early Monday morning. — Stefan Strawder, a star basketball player for Lehigh Senior High School …
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WBBH-TV:
2 dead, at least 16 injured in shooting at Fort Myers Club — FORT MYERS - — UPDATE 9 a.m.: A Lee County deputy shot at one of the suspects several times during a traffic stop on Ortiz Avenue, according to sources. The suspect is in custody. — UPDATE 8:55 a.m.: Family members …
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RT:
Bavaria bomb blast — © facitomniavoluntas / Instagram — An explosion outside a bar in the southern German city of Ansbach, Bavaria, has left at least one person dead and 11 others injured. A large-scale investigation has been launched into what is believed to have been a “deliberate” act.
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Andreas Burger / Reuters:
Syrian blows himself up outside German music festival, 12 wounded
Syrian blows himself up outside German music festival, 12 wounded
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Patrick Christys / Daily Express:
BREAKING: At least one dead and 11 injured in suicide bomb attack at German wine bar
BREAKING: At least one dead and 11 injured in suicide bomb attack at German wine bar
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Andrea Shalal / Reuters:
Syrian refugee in Germany arrested after killing woman in machete attack
Syrian refugee in Germany arrested after killing woman in machete attack
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Michael A. Memoli / Los Angeles Times:
Keynote address by Elizabeth Warren highlights DNC schedule Monday — Democrats are kicking off their convention with a primetime lineup of some of the party's biggest names. At least the biggest names who haven't served in the Oval Office. — Sen. Elizabeth Warren …
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Josh Margolin / ABC News:
How Megyn Kelly's Silence Signaled the Worst for Roger Ailes — The silence was the sign. — Roger Ailes, the powerful Fox News chief, first realized his career at the helm of the network he built was in jeopardy when evening anchor Megyn Kelly refused repeated overtures to issue …
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Mike Riopell / Daily Herald:
Top Republican lawmaker resigns suddenly citing “cyber security issues” — State Rep. Ron Sandack, a Downers Grove Republican and vocal legislative ally of Gov. Bruce Rauner, is resigning from the Illinois House after saying he's had “cyber security issues” in recent days.
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New York Times:
Yahoo's Sale to Verizon Ends an Era for a Web Pioneer — SAN FRANCISCO — Yahoo was the front door to the web for an early generation of internet users, and its services still attract a billion visitors a month. — But the internet is an unforgiving place for yesterday's great idea …
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