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News outlets were leaked insider material taken from Trump campaign. They chose not to print it
The leak stands in marked contrast to the Wikileaks episode of the 2016 presidential campaign, when the website leaked material from inside the Hillary Clinton campaign that had been exposed through a Russian hack.
Trump recounts assassination attempt and deportations with Musk during chat on X
The conversation with X's owner Elon Musk was plagued by technical glitches Monday night. The rare public conversation, which was overwhelmingly friendly, revealed little new about Trump's plans for a second term.
Middle East on edge as Israel and allies anticipate retaliation from Iran
The White House said Monday that the U.S. and Israel believe Iran and its proxies across the region could launch a significant attack in the coming days. The U.S. accelerated the deployment of forces to the region to try and deter Iran and defend Israel despite simultaneous diplomatic attempts to prevent an attack. Nick Schifrin reports. A warning, some images in this story are graphic.
News Wrap: Ukraine says forces control nearly 400 square miles of Russian territory
In our news wrap Monday, Ukraine's top military commander says his forces control nearly 400 square miles of Russian territory, a wildfire in Greece is raging on the outskirts of Athens, the Biden Administration rolled out a new effort to improve customer service experiences by cutting down on wait times and red tape and Mars may be hiding an ocean of liquid water deep below its surface.
Misinformation and foreign interference concerns loom over presidential race
With their running mates solidified, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump spent their weekends on the campaign trail. But between their appeals to voters, a flurry of concerns flooded the internet, from cyber-security threats to false allegations involving artificial intelligence. Laura Barrón-López has more.
Cybersecurity expert weighs in on Trump's claim his campaign was hacked by Iran
Former President Trump claims his campaign was "hacked by the Iranian government." It comes after the Office of the Director of National Intelligence warned in late July it continues to observe foreign influence operations by Russia, China and Iran aimed at disrupting November's election and undermining American democracy. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Chris Krebs of Sentinel One.
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on new polls showing Harris leading Trump in key battlegrounds
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including fresh polling shows the Democratic ticket having an edge in three key battleground states, when Kamala Harris could unveil her platform and Donald Trump's false claims on social media.
A look at the Social Security funding gap and ways to fix it
Seventy million Americans receive Social Security benefits. But the program is paying out more than it's taking in. Economics Correspondent Paul Solman looks at whether or not that financing gap spells doom and what can be done.
How Wisconsin tests its voting machines to ensure election accuracy
Wisconsin is holding congressional and state primary elections this Tuesday. They're seen by some as a dry run for November when the battleground state will play a crucial role in deciding the next president. Election officials have been increasingly transparent about voting mechanics to help boost confidence for the state's 3.5 million registered voters. William Brangham reports.
Whaling museum's scrimshaw exhibit explores 19th-century bone and ivory art
A new exhibition is looking at the traditional art form of scrimshaw through a wider context and contemporary lens. "The Wider World and Scrimshaw" at the New Bedford Whaling Museum in Massachusetts is telling the story through objects. Jeffrey Brown has a look for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.
As Tropical Storm Ernesto approaches, Puerto Rico cancels classes and activates National Guard
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico activated the National Guard and canceled the start of classes in public schools as forecasters warned that the U.S. territory would be hit by Tropical Storm Ernesto, which formed in the Atlantic Ocean on Monday. Tropical storm warnings were in effect...
Past match-ups offer clues on how Harris might debate Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris has repeatedly taunted her opponent’s seeming reluctance to debate, telling a series of raucous audiences about Donald Trump’s criticisms of her: “As the saying goes, if you’ve got something to say, say it to my face.”. After first...
British man who climbed the Eiffel Tower on Olympics’ final day still under investigation
PARIS (AP) — A British man, who was seen climbing the Eiffel Tower on the last day of the Paris Olympics, has been released from police custody, but remains under investigation for trespassing at a historical site, French prosecutors said on Monday. Police evacuated the area around the Eiffel...
Hunter Biden's lawyers argue past foreign business dealing has no place in upcoming tax trial
Lawyers for the president's son say prosecutors are inappropriately trying to insert "politically-charged" allegations about Hunter Biden's foreign business dealings into the upcoming federal tax trial.
Earthquake shakes Los Angeles area
LOS ANGELES (AP) — An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.6 has struck the Los Angeles area, the U.S. Geological Survey said Monday. People reported feeling it strongly across the Los Angeles area. A medical building shook and residents said glasses and dishes rattled in many places. The quake...
8 doctors among 62 killed in Brazil’s horrifying plane crash
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Arianne Risso worked every day to help her patients battle cancer. That made it all the more heart wrenching when her life — along with that of seven other doctors — ended abruptly after a plane tumbled from the sky in Brazil.
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