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Former President Donald Trump raises his fist in the air while surrounded by Secret Service following a shooting in Butler, Pa.

How will the assassination attempt of former President Trump impact the Republican National Convention?

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by Cesareo Contreras
Joe Biden speaking at a podium.

Did President Biden save his candidacy? He ‘may have stopped the bleeding — for now,’ expert says

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by Tanner Stening
President Joe Biden speaks during the presidential debate.

Biden’s poor debate performance had almost no impact on voter preference, new report says

by Cody Mello-Klein
Headshot of Sir Keir Starmer after being elected UK's next prime minister.

Keir Starmer becomes British prime minister in landslide Labour Party victory. Experts analyze how the result unfolded

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by Patrick Daly
People caught in Hurricane Beryl trying to pull their boat to the shore.

Why did Beryl develop into a record-setting hurricane? High ocean temps and other factors to blame, Northeastern expert says

by Alena Kuzub
While waving the French flag, Marine Le Pen sings next to Jordan Bardella while surrounded by National Rally party members.

The far-right National Rally party could form a government after the French elections. Here’s how it has tried to broaden its appeal

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by Patrick Daly
Three people play in the ocean at the beach on a sunny day.

What is a rip current, and how can you survive if you get caught in one?

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by Erin Kayata
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (left) and Vice President Kamala Harris (right) sit at a blue-colored table in front of two United States flags.

If Biden steps aside, could an all-female ticket energize the Democrats ahead of the convention?

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by Tanner Stening
Former President Trump and President Biden stand in front of podiums in front of a bright blue, red background with red and blue text: "Presidential Debate."

Who won the Trump-Biden debate? One thing is certain, ‘it was hard to watch,’ political experts say

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by Tanner Stening
A person wearing a brown jacket votes at a voting booth.

2024 Election: Can new voters sway the tight race between Biden and Trump?

by Alena Kuzub
Trump at a presidential debate (left) and Biden at a presidential debate (right).

Media has set a ‘low bar’ for Trump & Biden ahead of first presidential debate, political scientist says

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by Tanner Stening
The silhouette of a Russian missile at sunset.

‘Risks of nuclear terrorism are high and growing.’ New tools, alliances, renewed focus needed, group led by Northeastern expert recommends.

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by Cyrus Moulton