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Watch Live: Gov. Gavin Newsom Update On COVID-19 For August 12
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August 11, 2020
In Historic Pick, Joe Biden Taps Kamala Harris To Be His Running Mate
The selection will make Harris just the third woman — and first African American — to be nominated for vice president by a major political party.
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Three R. Kelly Associates Arrested For Trying To Bribe, Intimidate Alleged Victims
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Kamala Harris Pick For VP Is Hailed As 'A Moment Of Pride' In India
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Black Power Scholar Illustrates How MLK And Malcolm X Influenced Each Other
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Biden And Harris To Introduce Their Presidential Ticket In Delaware
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In their first joint appearance since Joe Biden announced Kamala Harris as his vice presidential running mate, the pair will deliver remarks in Biden's hometown of Wilmington, Del.
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QAnon Supporter Who Made Bigoted Videos Wins Ga. Primary, Likely Heading To Congress
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Kamala Harris Named Democratic Vice Presidential Candidate, What It Means For 2020 Election
Sen. Kamala Harris is the first woman of color and the first person of Indian descent on a major party presidential ticket. Today on Insight, what this pick means and why it matters.
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