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Harris Fights Uphill Against Trump in Arizona, Backed by a Revived Party
The battleground state, where Kamala Harris will rally on Friday, has drifted toward Donald Trump since he lost it in 2020. Democrats hope her momentum could turn their fortunes around there.
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Harris Skipped Over a Pennsylvania Star. Will It Matter in November?
Gov. Josh Shapiro won’t be on the Democratic ticket, and nor, for that matter, will the Scranton-born President Biden. But party officials in the battleground state are cautiously hopeful.
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Biden Promised Peace, but Will Leave His Successor a Nation Entangled in War
The president has spent much of his tenure mobilizing military might against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and supporting Israel.
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Fact-Checking Claims About Tim Walz’s Record
Republicans have leveled inaccurate or misleading attacks on Mr. Walz’s response to protests in the summer of 2020, his positions on immigration and his role in the redesign of Minnesota’s flag.
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Harris Has a Big Campaign Launch — and Big Tests Ahead
Fresh challenges in the offing could determine how long the vice president’s honeymoon will last.
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Is a Disney Theme Park Vacation Still Worth the Price?
As Disney has raised the cost of tickets and hotel rooms at its theme parks, and added pricey, difficult-to-navigate tools, even its most loyal fans are asking themselves if they should rethink their vacations.
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Avoiding Rental Car Toll Fees
Using the rental company’s transponder can rack up hefty charges, but there are workarounds, from apps to paying by mail.
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Wall Street on Edge After a Week of Wild Swings
Investors now have a factor to consider beyond the pace of inflation: Could the next sign of sputtering economic growth send stocks into a tailspin?
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How the Olympics Mascot, Phryge, Went From Bizarre to Beloved
Merchandise featuring the cheery red figure, which is based on a symbol of the French Revolution, has become a best seller at boutiques around Paris.
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How to Cope When the Markets Panic
Take a deep breath and make sure you’re well positioned for a potential storm, our columnist says. But stick it out for the long haul.