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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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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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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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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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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 …

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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California Delegates Boo Speakers at Convention Breakfast — Jeers for Pelosi, cheers for Sanders in ominous opening for DNC — Arizona's Kyrsten Sinema Spins Through Her Day Democrats Attack Indiana's Todd Young on Social Security Hispanic House Recruit Gets Prominent Speaking Slot at DNC
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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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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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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.


Outgoing DNC Chair Jeered at Chaotic Pre-Convention Event
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Bedlam erupts as Wasserman Schultz speaks to Florida delegates
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NATE SILVER: Donald Trump would most likely win the election if it were held today
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Here's how to interpret the new polls showing Donald Trump ahead of Hillary Clinton
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Inside the scramble to oust Debbie Wasserman Schultz
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Trump is upending the free-trade debate in both parties
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The Daily 202: With DWS ouster on eve of convention, 10 questions for the week ahead in Philadelphia
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Al Gore to skip Democratic convention
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Here are the latest, most damaging things in the DNC's leaked emails
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Trump Surges Past Clinton With Post-Convention Bump
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Hillary Clinton has a major honesty problem, and quotes like this one aren't helping

California Delegates Boo Speakers At The Mention Of Uniting To Elect Clinton
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The Democratic Ticket: Clinton and Kaine
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Scarborough: ‘Malpractice’ to have Wasserman Schultz convention role
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Primary challenger Tim Canova to file FEC complaint against Debbie Wasserman Schultz
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More Damned Emails — Following last week's Republican calamity …
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‘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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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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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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Lehigh HS star among 2 dead, 18 others shot outside Fort Myers nightclub
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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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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 …


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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