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Crime|Political|US

Biden commutes sentences for nearly 2,500 non-violent drug offenders convicted on crack cocaine-related charges

Biden commutes sentences for nearly 2,500 non-violent drug offenders convicted on crack cocaine-related charges

Biden commutes sentences for nearly 2,500 non-violent drug offenders convicted on crack cocaine-related charges
Election|News|US

White House fends off tough questions about Biden’s mental fitness after debate performance

The White House on Tuesday fended off tough questions about President Joe Biden’s mental fitness, acknowledging his poor performance in last week’s debate while maintaining the president is still able to hold and run for office. CNN's Kasie Hunt reports.

White House fends off tough questions about Biden’s mental fitness after debate performance
Intereview|News|Political|US

ABC News interview with Biden will now air as a ‘primetime special’ on Friday

ABC News interview with Biden will now air as a ‘primetime special’ on Friday

ABC News interview with Biden will now air as a ‘primetime special’ on Friday
Intereview|News

Radio host who interviewed Biden says aides provided questions in advance

Radio host who interviewed Biden says aides provided questions in advance

Radio host who interviewed Biden says aides provided questions in advance
Health|News|Opinion|Political|US

Biden’s health and age under even further scrutiny amid questions over his political future

Biden’s health and age under even further scrutiny amid questions over his political future

Biden’s health and age under even further scrutiny amid questions over his political future
Health|News|US|Videos

Video appears to show Biden struggling to name US defense secretary during interview

CNN's MJ Lee reports on updates about President Joe Biden's health amid a Covid diagnosis. This comes as a new video emerges about Biden struggling to remember the name of his Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin during an interview with BET.

Video appears to show Biden struggling to name US defense secretary during interview
Health|News|US|Videos

Dr. Gupta highlights something to watch out for with Biden’s Covid diagnosis

CNN chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains how President Biden's Covid diagnosis could impact him and highlights something to look out for as the president recovers.

Dr. Gupta highlights something to watch out for with Biden’s Covid diagnosis
News|US

Schumer responds to reporting that he asked Biden to step down

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer responds to ABC reporting that he made a forceful case for President Biden to end his 2024 campaign. CNN's Manu Raju has the details.

Schumer responds to reporting that he asked Biden to step down
Election|News|US

Ad wars heat up between Trump and Harris

Ad wars heat up between Trump and Harris

Ad wars heat up between Trump and Harris
Health|News

Biden to call on Congress and agencies to take action aimed at curbing flow of fentanyl

Biden to call on Congress and agencies to take action aimed at curbing flow of fentanyl

Biden to call on Congress and agencies to take action aimed at curbing flow of fentanyl
Business|Economy|News|Travel|US

Biden administration proposes new rule banning airlines from charging parents extra fees for their kids to sit next to them

Biden administration proposes new rule banning airlines from charging parents extra fees for their kids to sit next to them

Biden administration proposes new rule banning airlines from charging parents extra fees for their kids to sit next to them
Election|News|Political|US

How Biden feels about some of Harris’ top running mate candidates

How Biden feels about some of Harris’ top running mate candidates

How Biden feels about some of Harris’ top running mate candidates
Celebrity|Entertainment

Hollywood heads to Chicago for the Democratic convention, as Beyoncé and Taylor Swift speculation swirls

Hollywood heads to Chicago for the Democratic convention, as Beyoncé and Taylor Swift speculation swirls

Hollywood heads to Chicago for the Democratic convention, as Beyoncé and Taylor Swift speculation swirls
Election|News|US

Emhoff uses convention speech to show personal side of Harris: ‘Her empathy is her strength’

Emhoff uses convention speech to show personal side of Harris: ‘Her empathy is her strength’

Emhoff uses convention speech to show personal side of Harris: ‘Her empathy is her strength’
Celebrity|Entertainment|US

Exclusive: The Chicks to sing National Anthem at the DNC on Thursday

Exclusive: The Chicks to sing National Anthem at the DNC on Thursday

Exclusive: The Chicks to sing National Anthem at the DNC on Thursday
Americas|Asia|News|US|World

Sullivan to China next week, sources say, as US works to manage bilateral relationship

Sullivan to China next week, sources say, as US works to manage bilateral relationship

Sullivan to China next week, sources say, as US works to manage bilateral relationship
Economy|Europe|News|Political|US|World

US unveils massive tranche of sanctions targeting Russia as Biden announces new aid for Kyiv

US unveils massive tranche of sanctions targeting Russia as Biden announces new aid for Kyiv

US unveils massive tranche of sanctions targeting Russia as Biden announces new aid for Kyiv
News|US

Arlington cemetery controversy deepens as Trump and Harris trade attacks

Arlington cemetery controversy deepens as Trump and Harris trade attacks

Arlington cemetery controversy deepens as Trump and Harris trade attacks
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Harris slams Trump over Arlington National Cemetery incident

Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris is criticizing Republican presidential nominee President Donald Trump over his controversial handling of a visit to Arlington National Cemetery.

Harris slams Trump over Arlington National Cemetery incident
Business|Economy|US

Harris backs US ownership of US Steel, in blow to takeover by Japanese company

Harris backs US ownership of US Steel, in blow to takeover by Japanese company

Harris backs US ownership of US Steel, in blow to takeover by Japanese company
News|Political|World

Biden aims to put final stamp on Quad partnership with hometown summit

Biden aims to put final stamp on Quad partnership with hometown summit

Biden aims to put final stamp on Quad partnership with hometown summit
Election|News|US

Harris accepts CNN debate invitation for October 23, again challenging Trump to another showdown

Harris accepts CNN debate invitation for October 23, again challenging Trump to another showdown

Harris accepts CNN debate invitation for October 23, again challenging Trump to another showdown
Election|News|Political|US

See Harris, Trump speak about second debate

Vice President Kamala Harris has accepted an invitation from CNN to debate Donald Trump. Trump suggested that he might be open to another matchup, but his campaign referred to a previous comment from the former president saying there would not be another debate.

See Harris, Trump speak about second debate
Crime|News|World

Helene death toll rises to at least 232 across 6 states

Helene death toll rises to at least 232 across 6 states

Helene death toll rises to at least 232 across 6 states
Opinion|Political|US

Biden believes Trump is a fascist, White House says

Biden believes Trump is a fascist, White House says

Biden believes Trump is a fascist, White House says

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