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Voting groups that got a boost from Harris’ candidacy are still working to persuade voters of color

Voting groups that got a boost from Harris’ candidacy are still working to persuade voters of color

BY AYANNA ALEXANDER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Left-leaning voter engagement groups that saw a surge in support and energy after Vice President Kamala Harris replaced President Joe Biden as the Democrats’ White House nominee are aligning with a…

Palestinian officials say 87 dead or missing after Israeli strikes on northern Gaza

Palestinian officials say 87 dead or missing after Israeli strikes on northern Gaza

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — At least 87 people are dead or missing after Israeli strikes on multiple homes in the northern Gaza Strip overnight and into Sunday, the territory’s Health Ministry said. It…

The US is investigating an unauthorized release of classified documents on Israel’s attack plans

The US is investigating an unauthorized release of classified documents on Israel’s attack plans

By ZEKE MILLER, MIKE BALSAMO, ERIC TUCKER and TARA COPP Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States is investigating an unauthorized release of classified documents that assess Israel’s plans to attack Iran, three U.S. officials told The…

Stock market today: Wall Street sets more records and closes a 6th straight winning week

Stock market today: Wall Street sets more records and closes a 6th straight winning week

By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks closed their latest winning week with more records on Friday. The S&P 500 rose 0.4% to squeak past the all-time high it had set early…

Polish zoo celebrates the birth of 4 Sumatran tigers, a critically endangered species

Polish zoo celebrates the birth of 4 Sumatran tigers, a critically endangered species

By VANESSA GERA Associated Press WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A Polish zoo is celebrating the arrival of four Sumatran tiger cubs, announcing their birth Friday after keeping it a closely-guarded secret for weeks due to…

Stock market today: Wall Street drifts around its records following latest encouraging economic data

Stock market today: Wall Street drifts around its records following latest encouraging economic data

By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks drifted around their record heights Thursday following the latest signals that the U.S. economy continues to hum. The S&P 500 finished virtually unchanged…