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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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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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South Florida / Sun-Sentinel:
Sun Sentinel exclusive: Wasserman Schultz won't open Democratic National Convention — Here are five questions that might be answered at the DNC this week. … Privacy Policy — Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Weston, chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee …
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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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Byron Tau / Wall Street Journal:
Bernie Sanders Supporters Chant ‘Lock Her Up’ in Philadelphia Protest Against Clinton — PHILADELPHIA — It's not just Republicans that want presumptive Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton in prison. — At a lively Sunday march in support of former Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders …
Michael Isikoff / Yahoo:
Exclusive: Suspected Russian hack of DNC widens — includes personal email of staffer researching Manafort — Just weeks after she started preparing opposition research files on Donald Trump's campaign chairman Paul Manafort last spring, Democratic National Committee consultant Alexandra Chalupa got …
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John R. Schindler / The New York Observer:
Wikileaks Dismantling of DNC Is Clear Attack by Putin on Clinton — By stepping into the middle of our Presidential race, the obvious Russian front has outed themselves — The recent Wikileaks dump of 20,000 emails belonging to the Democratic National Committee has caused political sensation and scandal on a grand scale.
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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.
Roll Call:
California Delegates Boo Speakers at Convention Breakfast
California Delegates Boo Speakers at Convention Breakfast
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Meghan Keneally / ABC News:
Outgoing DNC Chair Jeered at Chaotic Pre-Convention Event
Outgoing DNC Chair Jeered at Chaotic Pre-Convention Event
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Jeff Stein / Vox:
Here's how to interpret the new polls showing Donald Trump ahead of Hillary Clinton
Here's how to interpret the new polls showing Donald Trump ahead of Hillary Clinton
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Daniel Strauss / Politico:
Bedlam erupts as Wasserman Schultz speaks to Florida delegates
Bedlam erupts as Wasserman Schultz speaks to Florida delegates
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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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James Hohmann / Washington Post:
The Daily 202: With DWS ouster on eve of convention, 10 questions for the week ahead in Philadelphia
The Daily 202: With DWS ouster on eve of convention, 10 questions for the week ahead in Philadelphia
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Darren Samuelsohn / Politico:
Al Gore to skip Democratic convention
Al Gore to skip Democratic convention
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Daniel Lippman / Politico:
BULLETIN: 2 killed, as many as 17 shot in FL nightclub …
Sara Jerde / Talking Points Memo:
California Delegates Boo Speakers At The Mention Of Uniting To Elect Clinton
California Delegates Boo Speakers At The Mention Of Uniting To Elect Clinton
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Cameron Easley / Morning Consult:
Trump Surges Past Clinton With Post-Convention Bump
Trump Surges Past Clinton With Post-Convention Bump
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Aaron Blake / Washington Post:
Hillary Clinton has a major honesty problem, and quotes like this one aren't helping
Hillary Clinton has a major honesty problem, and quotes like this one aren't helping
Rebecca Savransky / The Hill:
Scarborough: ‘Malpractice’ to have Wasserman Schultz convention role
Scarborough: ‘Malpractice’ to have Wasserman Schultz convention role
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Tampa Bay Times:
Primary challenger Tim Canova to file FEC complaint against Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Primary challenger Tim Canova to file FEC complaint against Debbie Wasserman Schultz
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Aaron Blake / Washington Post:
Here are the latest, most damaging things in the DNC's leaked emails
Here are the latest, most damaging things in the DNC's leaked emails
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Associated Press:
DNC Steps off in Philadelphia With Huge Protests, High Temps
DNC Steps off in Philadelphia With Huge Protests, High Temps
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Charles M. Blow / New York Times:
More Damned Emails — Following last week's Republican calamity …
More Damned Emails — Following last week's Republican calamity …
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Michael Jordan / The Undefeated:
‘I can no longer stay silent’ — His statement on the shootings of African-Americans and the targeting of police officers … I grieve with the families who have lost loved ones, as I know their pain all too well. — “I was raised by parents who taught me to love and respect people regardless …
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Mike Wise / The Undefeated:
Jordan speaks out on shootings of African-Americans, police — Charlotte Hornets owner donates $1 million each to two groups working to build trust between police and their communities … Michael Jordan, widely considered the greatest basketball player in NBA history and the lone African …
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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, 18 others shot outside Fort Myers nightclub
Lehigh HS star among 2 dead, 18 others shot outside Fort Myers nightclub
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Erick Erickson / The Resurgent:
I Now Believe Donald Trump Is On Track to Win the Presidency — I have said repeatedly, over and over, ad nauseum that I do not believe Donald Trump will win the Presidency. Yes, it has always been possible, but it has been very, very improbable that this would happen.
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Zachary Cohen / CNN:
U.S. Navy's new $13B aircraft carrier can't fight — (CNN)The $13-billion USS Gerald R. Ford is already two years behind schedule, and the U.S. Navy's newest aircraft carrier is facing more delays after the Pentagon's top weapons tester concluded the ship is still not ready for combat despite expectations …
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BBC:
Ansbach explosion: Syrian asylum seeker blows himself up in Germany — A failed Syrian asylum seeker has blown himself up and injured 15 other people with a backpack bomb near a festival in the south German town of Ansbach. — The 27-year-old man, who faced deportation to Bulgaria …
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Austin Ramzy / New York Times:
China Tiger Attack Kills Woman at Drive-Through Animal Park — After a woman got out of her car in a Beijing animal park and was mauled by a tiger, her mother also left the car and was killed trying to save her, the local government has said. — At least one tiger mauled the women on Saturday …