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Tim Walz is still introducing himself to voters. Here are things to know about Harris' VP pick 08/21/2024 12:24pm • MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kamala Harris' running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, will face a national audience that's still getting to know him when he headlines the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Wednesday night. Walz wasn't widely known outside of Minnesota before Harris chose him to join Ford to shift electric vehicle strategy by building new lower-cost pickups and a commercial van 08/21/2024 10:14am • DETROIT (AP) — Facing competition from automakers with lower costs, Ford Motor Co. is shifting its electric vehicle strategy and now will focus on making two new electric pickup trucks and a new commercial van. The company says all will cost less, have longer range and be profitable before taxes w Edmunds: Here's what to buy as used EV prices continue to drop 08/21/2024 07:39am • Now is a great time to purchase a used electric vehicle. The average price for a used EV has dropped about 20% compared to this time last year, according to Edmunds transaction data. To top it off, you can qualify for a federal tax credit of up to $4,000 if you purchase an EV for $25,000 or less. To FACT FOCUS: A look at claims made during the second night of the Democratic National Convention 08/21/2024 05:55am • The second night of the Democratic National Convention was filled with excitement as a celebratory roll call marked Vice President Kamala Harris' nomination to be the party's candidate for president. As speaker after speaker addressed the convention extolling her qualities to lead the country, they Indonesia searches for ways to balance domestic industries with surging Chinese imports 08/21/2024 03:58am • JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A flood of Chinese products into Indonesia has hit local manufacturers hard, prompting the government to look for ways to placate domestic producers while avoiding angering the country’s biggest trading partner. Garment makers — both home-based piece work producers a Pro-Palestinian protesters clash with police near Chicago's Israeli consulate on second night of DNC 08/21/2024 01:20am • CHICAGO (AP) — Multiple pro-Palestinian demonstrators were arrested Tuesday after clashing with police during a protest that began outside the Israeli consulate and spilled out onto the surrounding streets on the second night of the Democratic National Convention. The intense confrontations with o The Latest: Day 2 of the DNC features the Obamas and second gentleman Doug Emhoff 08/20/2024 11:36pm • Day two of the Democratic National Convention has begun. Former President Barack Obama, former first lady Michelle Obama and second gentleman Doug Emhoff spoke at the DNC, a day after the unofficial farewell for President Joe Biden, who served eight years as Obama’s vice president. Biden won’t b Should You Get a Gold IRA? 08/20/2024 08:00pm • When markets fluctuate, it's common for savers to look for stable places to park their money. While Americans see real estate as the best long-term investment, followed by stocks or mutual bonds, gold ranked third, according to a May 2024 Gallup poll, outpacing savings accounts, certificates of depo Where Can I Find a Notary for Free? 08/20/2024 08:00pm • You may find yourself in need of notary services in a variety of situations, like when you're planning your estate, signing affidavits or transferring property. The fees per signature aren't typically too expensive but can add up when you need multiple. The good news is, there are several places whe Utah lawsuit seeks state control over vast areas of federal land 08/20/2024 07:32pm • SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah’s Republican leaders made good Tuesday on a decade-old vow to launch a legal challenge aimed at wresting control from the U.S. government over much of the federal lands that dominate the state. The state's attorney general said he asked to file a lawsuit with the U.S. Georgia lawmaker urges panel to consider better firearms safety rules to deter child gun deaths 08/20/2024 06:35pm • ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia state senator is trying to change the terms of an entrenched partisan debate, saying he's not interested in restricting gun ownership but in preventing the fatal shooting of children. The statement Tuesday by Decatur Democrat Emanuel Jones reflects the strategies of those Editorial Roundup: United States 08/20/2024 06:13pm • Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: ___ Aug. 18 The Washington Post says the new FAFSA is still a problem It’s a depressingly familiar Washington story: A well-meaning update of a single Education Department college form turned into a massive policy blunder, harming th Weed on the boardwalk? Ocean City lifts ban on cannabis dispensaries 08/20/2024 10:17am • Ever since the recreational use of marijuana was legalized in Maryland, in July of 2023, Ocean City has had a moratorium on cannabis-related businesses within city limits. That changed on Monday. City leaders in Ocean City, and some other Maryland jurisdictions, wanted to understand all aspects o 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 Judge knocks down Hunter Biden's bid to use Trump ruling to get his federal tax case dismissed 08/19/2024 10:33pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Monday denied Hunter Biden's latest bid to dismiss the tax charges against him, setting the stage for his trial to begin next month in California. Citing a ruling in Florida that threw out a separate prosecution of former President Donald Trump, Hunter Biden's