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The Latest: Biden headlines Night 1 of the DNC 08/20/2024 12:24am • The Democratic National Convention began on Monday in Chicago, with roughly 50,000 people expected to arrive in the Windy City. That includes thousands of anti-war activists demonstrating near the United Center. President Joe Biden is the headline speaker for the first evening. Later this week, Vice Philippines to host a US visa processing center for up to 300 Afghans resettling in America 08/20/2024 12:20am • MANILA, Philippines (AP) ��� The Philippines has agreed to a request by the United States to temporarily host a U.S. immigrant visa processing center for a limited number of Afghan nationals aspiring to resettle in America, the treaty allies announced Tuesday. The Philippine government���s approval Jury hears ex-politician on trial for murder amassed photos, ID records about slain Vegas reporter 08/19/2024 10:26pm • LAS VEGAS (AP) ��� Hundreds of photos of a slain investigative journalist's home and neighborhood were found on the cellphone and computer of a local Democratic politician accused of ���lying in wait��� and killing the reporter, who had written several articles critical of the official, a Nevada jur US intelligence officials say Iran is to blame for hacks targeting Trump, Biden-Harris campaigns 08/19/2024 09:04pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� U.S. intelligence officials said Monday they were confident that Iran was responsible for the hack of Donald Trump's presidential campaign, casting the cyber intrusion as part of a brazen and broader effort by Tehran to interfere in American politics and potentially shape the out What's the Difference Between a Pension Plan and a 401(k)? 08/19/2024 08:00pm • When you're ready to retire, you'll want more than Social Security to pay the bills. Those benefits typically only provide enough money to replace about 40% of average earnings, according to the Social Security Administration. Covering the rest is up to you. "There are two ways you can pay for retir After 25 years in copyright limbo, 'Homicide: Life on the Street' finally makes streaming premiere 08/19/2024 02:31pm • It's been stuck in copyright limbo for 25 years, but one of the greatest TV shows in history is finally streaming. NBC's "Homicide: Life on the Street" makes its streaming premiere on Peacock on Monday, depicting a realistic (fictional) account of the Baltimore Police Department's Homicide Un Pakistan suffers internet slowdown as government denies setting up a national firewall 08/19/2024 01:25pm • LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) ��� People in Pakistan reported much slower internet over the past several days with some experts on Monday estimating its speed falling to less than half its usual capacity at times. The problem has affected millions of users, disrupting businesses and drawing nationwide compl 1 Israeli Arab killed and 2 wounded in a shooting on a street in Istanbul 08/19/2024 11:07am • ISTANBUL (AP) ��� Police in Istanbul launched a large-scale investigation after an Israeli Arab man was killed and two other men were wounded in a shooting as they sat in a car, officials and media said Monday. The dead man was identified as businessman Abdulkadir Anas. His father denied there had b Chinese and Philippine ships collide again in disputed waters, and the countries are trading blame 08/19/2024 09:46am • TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) ��� Chinese and Philippine coast guard ships collided at sea, damaging at least two vessels, in an encounter early Monday near a new flashpoint in their increasingly alarming confrontations in the disputed South China Sea. Each blamed the other for the collision near Sabina Shoal Putin signs deals with Vietnam in bid to shore up ties in Asia to offset Moscow's growing isolation 08/19/2024 07:48am • HANOI, Vietnam (AP) ��� Russian President Vladimir Putin signed at least a dozen deals with his Vietnamese counterpart on Thursday and offered to supply fossil fuels, including natural gas, to Vietnam during a state visit that comes as Moscow is seeking to bolster ties in Asia to offset its growing Ukrainian president says the push into Russia's Kursk region is to create a buffer zone there 08/19/2024 03:42am • KYIV, Ukraine (AP) ��� Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday the daring military incursion into Russia���s Kursk region aims to create a buffer zone to prevent further attacks by Moscow across the border. It was the first time Zelenskyy clearly stated the aim of the operation that bega Thousands of activists expected in Chicago for Democratic convention to call for Gaza cease-fire 08/18/2024 11:04pm • CHICAGO (AP) ��� Thousands of activists are expected to converge on Chicago this week for the Democratic National Convention, hoping to call attention to abortion rights, economic injustice and the war in Gaza. While Vice President Kamala Harris has energized crowds of supporters as she prepares to Prince Harry and Meghan meet with Afro-Colombian leaders to wrap up their first visit to Colombia 08/18/2024 06:25pm • CALI, Colombia (AP) ��� Prince Harry and his wife Meghan wrapped up their visit to Colombia on Sunday by participating in a forum on the challenges facing women of African descent as they participate in politics. The couple also met with young people as part of a traditional music festival in the P The Democratic National Convention is here. Here's how to watch it 08/18/2024 02:42pm • CHICAGO (AP) ��� The Democratic National Convention kicks off Monday, with delegates and officials descending on Chicago after a wild few weeks that saw the party switch out its nominee, upending what had already been an unprecedented campaign year. With the departure of President Joe Biden from Walz touts Nebraska roots in visit to his home state where there's a battle over one electoral vote 08/17/2024 06:17pm • OMAHA, Neb. (AP) ��� Tim Walz touted his Nebraska roots Saturday in his first trip back to his home state since becoming the Democratic vice presidential nominee, and drew sharp contrasts between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Playing to the crowd, Walz noted his love of Nebraska football and joked