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4 key takeaways from Biden's speech on his decision to 'pass the torch'

President Biden cast his decision to exit the race as a choice to protect the country from the consequences of a Trump election victory.

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Biden speech live updates: President addresses nation on his decision to drop out of race; confirms he is not resigning
President Biden addressed the nation in primetime on Wednesday, three days after dropping his reelection bid and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as his replacement to take on former President Donald Trump.
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Trump shooter searched for JFK assassination information, FBI director says. What we've learned — and still don't know — about the assassination attempt.
FBI Director Christopher Wray testified before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday.
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Alphabet stock tumbles on mixed earnings results, but Goldman sees 25% upside ahead on AI strength
Goldman Sachs raised its price target for Alphabet stock after Tuesday's earnings call, pointing to the tech giant's position as an AI powerhouse.
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Marlins’ big day: Alcantara throws off a mound before the team beats the Orioles again
Miami Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara threw off a mound Wednesday for the first time since undergoing Tommy John surgery last October,.
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The housing market is poised to loosen up as inventory climbs and prices cool, Fannie Mae says
The number of homes for sale is up 30% from levels last year, according to Fannie Mae.
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So much for unity. In Charlotte rally, Trump proved he hasn’t changed a bit | Opinion
Trump told the crowd he wasn’t going to be nice. And he wasn’t. | Opinion
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"Not good for you, JD": Whoopi Goldberg slams Vance for "childless cat lady" comments
The VP candidate's support amongst women voters is already low, but his "childless cat lady" comment makes it worse
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Doctors react after Biden’s live address to the nation: A concerning ‘lack of emotion’
After President Joe Biden’s address to the nation on Wednesday night, multiple doctors shared their opinions about his perceived health based on his live speech.
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Robotic Dog ‘Spot’ joins Miami-Dade police during an active threat drill at PortMiami
Witness the future of law enforcement as ‘Spot,’ a robotic dog, participates in a live active threat response exercise alongside Miami-Dade Police’s Special Response Team and other agencies.

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House unanimously votes to create Trump assassination attempt commission
The House voted along bipartisan lines on Wednesday night to create a commission to investigate the attempted assassination of Donald Trump.
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USMiami Herald
Convicted child sex offender on probation stalks 10-year-old girl in Home Depot: cops
Kevin Hurley, a 60-year-old sex offender, was previously convicted and imprisoned on charges related to the molestation of a minor.
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Trump's defamation lawsuit against ABC, George Stephanopoulos can move forward, judge rules
Former President Trump's defamation lawsuit against ABC News and its anchor George Stephanopoulos can move forward, a Florida judge ruled Wednesday.
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USThe Cool Down
Experts raise concerns after governor rolls back decades of protections: 'Saying this is a good bill is a lie'
Builders and property developers “roundly applauded” the bill, saying it would speed up permitting processes.
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Death Valley tourist suffers third-degree burns on feet after losing flip-flops on dunes
A Belgian tourist suffered third-degree burns on his feet during a visit to Death Valley National Park over the weekend. According to the National Park Service, the 42-year-old man was taking a walk on the sand dunes when he lost his flip-flops. The air temperature at the time, officials said, was around 123 degrees and […]
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PoliticsSalon
Biden addresses decision to "pass the torch," in Oval Office address
"Perfecting our union is not about me, it’s about you,” Biden said, explaining his decision to quit the race
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Narco in Southern California gets life for 4 brutal cartel-related executions
A 33-year-old man from Phoenix, Arizona responsible for one of the more gruesome cartel-related murder scenes to ever unfold in Southern California was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole Wednesday, prosecutors announced. On Nov. 9, 2015, officers with the Orange Police Department responded to reports of a burning SUV in a residential […]
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Trent Williams holding out of 49ers training camp over contract
There’s another 49er who’s dissatisfied with his contract situation.
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Transgender cyclists take top 3 spots in Washington women's relay championship
Three transgender athletes won the top spots in the women’s cycling relay race at the Marymoor Grand Prix that was held in Richmond, Washington, on Friday.
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USThe Cool Down
Scientists hopeful after sighting of rare whale not seen in over a century: 'Such an unbelievable occurrence'
"I’ve never experienced that in my life."
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Biden backs Harris, pushes Supreme Court 'reform' in 'pass the torch' speech about ending 2024 bid
President Biden addressed the nation Wednesday evening for the first time since bowing out of the 2024 presidential race, saying it's time to pass the torch to a "new generation."
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Suspect arrested after Southern California man found murdered inside vehicle
A suspect who remained on the run was arrested after a man was found murdered inside a vehicle in San Bernardino County. The suspect was identified as Yusuf Wilson Jr., 31, by the Colton Police Department. On June 3, police responded to a shooting near Fairway and Sperry Drives in Colton at around 10:45 p.m. […]
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BusinessBusiness Insider
4 bullish signals are pointing to more stock gains ahead, according to Bank of America
"Rotation, which is the lifeblood of a bull market, suggest that the SPX hit last week's highs from a position of strength, not weakness," BofA said.
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Webpage that rated Kamala Harris the 'most liberal' senator in 2019 suddenly disappears
GovTrack removed a web page ranking Vice President Kamala Harris as "most liberal compared to all senators" in 2019 when she was still in Congress.
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Granja de Fresno vende ‘dino’ melones y sandías ‘sugar baby’. ¿Dónde está?
La selección varía desde la sandía común de pulpa roja hasta las de pulpa amarilla o naranja, pasando por el exótico melón.
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Biden says the fight for democracy is bigger than him, so he decided to 'pass the torch' to Harris
Joe Biden stayed true to his belief that the US is facing a pivotal moment in deciding the nation's future.
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USFox News
White House condemns pro-Hamas agitators in DC: 'Disgraceful'
The White House condemned the anti-Israel agitators in Washington, D.C., who ripped down and burned American flags while chanting "Allahu Akbar."
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After my first long-distance relationship failed, I vowed never to do it again. Then I met another foreign guy online.
After investing three years into a long-distance relationship, Dena Roché now realizes they can never work unless one person is willing or able to move.
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TechnologyThe Cool Down
Researchers develop game-changing technology that could transform the battery industry: 'The key is to optimize'
"That is something of a new way of thinking for the automotive sector."
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WorldFox News
US military detects, intercepts Russian fighter jets, 2 Chinese H-6 bombers prior to Biden's address
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) announced they detected, tracked, and intercepted two Russian fighter jets and two PRC military aircrafts off coast of Alaska.
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PoliticsSalon
Fred Trump says former president thought that disabled people "should just die"
In an upcoming book, Fred Trump III gives a unique insight into Trump's character
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ScienceThe Cool Down
Decades of conservation efforts lead to 'landmark' hatching of 60 nearly extinct crocodiles: 'If you give them the right protection, they will bounce back'
"The community members already protecting the sites is key to why this program works."
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Identity sought of man found outside Los Angeles hospital
The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services is asking for the public’s help to identify a patient who was found more than a week ago right outside an L.A. area hospital. The unidentified man has been receiving treatment at Los Angeles General Medical Center in Boyle Heights since July 15, when he was found […]
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Country star Lauren Alaina cancels concerts to mourn death of her father
Country musician Lauren Alaina announced her father died Tuesday, and she canceled three concerts to go home and spend time with family.
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USSacramento Bee
Evacuations ordered as fire threatens structures near Chico’s Bidwell Park, authorities say
The fire broke out around 2:45 p.m. Wednesday and was growing at a “moderate pace,” according to Cal Fire.
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PoliticsFox News
Have battlegrounds shifted with Harris at top of ticket?
Vice President Harris' emergence as the Democratic nominee could throw the strategy of the campaigns in different directions, with Harris targeting southern swing states.
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Democrats to confirm nominees by virtual roll call weeks before DNC in Chicago to avoid legal challenges
Delegates for the Democratic National Convention will vote to confirm the party's nominee in a virtual roll call that will be held weeks before the days-long Chicago event.
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USThe Cool Down
Nonprofit and authorities save baby sea turtles who fell down storm drain: "Deputies … swiftly jumped into action"
"Fifteen baby turtles were rescued, cleaned, and then monitored."
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WorldSalon
Netanyahu invites Elon Musk to attend his speech to Congress
Musk's appearance at the event was a point of controversy, as many others chose to skip it
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USBusiness Insider
Why immigration is boosting the US economy, according to Nobel economist Paul Krugman
Immigration could help the economy grow another $7 trillion over the next decade, the CBO estimated.
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PoliticsSacramento Bee
Here’s who is getting extra attention as Kamala Harris’ running mate search picks up
A Harris campaign spokesman said the VP vetting process has begun “in earnest.”
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Obama's inner circle signals 44th president firmly behind Harris despite not saying so publicly
Former President Obama's history of presidential endorsements and supporters rallying around Vice President Kamala Harris indicate he supports her run despite not outright endorsing her.
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BusinessBusiness Insider
CrowdStrike sent its partners $10 Uber Eats gift cards as an apology for mass IT outage
CrowdStrike, the cyber security firm responsible for last week's tech outage, thanked its partners for their extra work with $10 Uber Eats vouchers.
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USThe Cool Down
Las Vegas sets new temperature records amid 'most extreme heat wave in history': 'It's oppressively hot'
"It's like you can't really live your life."
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Kansas man creates large portrait of Kamala Harris in field after Biden announces exit from race
A Kansas man is sending a political message across the country with some agriculture-inspired art in a tribute to Vice President Kamala Harris.
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USFox News
Trump shooter was not only suspicious person at Butler rally: Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner
In addition to would-be Trump assassin Thomas Crooks, the were at least two other 'suspicious people' noted by law enforcement at the July 13 rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
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WorldBusiness Insider
Russia's war-driven economic growth is a mirage, and more sanctions are needed to keep pressure on, European finance ministers say
"When taking a closer look at the signals, it becomes clear that everything is not as rosy with the Russian economy as Moscow would have us believe."
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USMiami Herald
Poll: Do you think cellphone use should be completely banned in public schools?
Broward county public schools approved a new policy that would prohibit all use of cellphones during school hours, even during free periods.
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USSacramento Bee
Listeria recall of produce, including green beans, at Walmart, Kroger, Aldi, other stores
This also involves peppers, cilantro and cucumbers, but is not related to the salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers.
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Jon Voight says daughter Angelina Jolie's stance on Israel, Gaza has been 'influenced by antisemitic people'
The actor discussed Donald Trump, the Israel-Hamas War and conflict with his daughter over politics in a recent Variety interview.
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New Yahoo News/YouGov poll: Just 28% of Americans say assassination attempt 'changed Trump for the better'
The results suggest that one of the most eventful periods in recent U.S. history has had little effect on Trump’s political standing.
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