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July 19, 2016

Republican National Convention, day two: Donald Trump officially nominated

That was all before he started riffing on Clinton’s private email server.

July 19, 2016

July 19, 2016

TRUMP WINS NOMINATION

It's no longer presumptive. Donald Trump has surpassed the required 1,237 delegate votes for the presidential nomination at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio.

July 19, 2016

July 19, 2016

Police captain shot and killed in Kansas City, Kansas

Kansas City Police Chief, Terry Zeigler, said a police officer was shot and later died Tuesday afternoon. The officer had been taken to hospital in critical condition.

July 19, 2016

July 19, 2016

Two hurt after crane collapses onto Tappan Zee Bridge

A crane collapsed across the Tappan Zee Bridge on Tuesday, injuring at least two people and halting traffic in both directions, authorities said.

July 19, 2016

July 19, 2016

Melania Trump convention speech seems to plagiarise Michelle Obama

Multiple lines about necessity of hard work and strong family values, nearly verbatim from the first lady’s 2008 address.

July 19, 2016

July 19, 2016

Was Melania Trump's speech plagiarized from Michelle Obama?

Here's the excerpt from Obama in 2008:

July 19, 2016

July 18, 2016

Mayhem breaks out at RNC after party ignores last-minute attempt to change convention rules

The GOP ignored a group seeking to change the rules for the Republican National Convention’s presidential nominating process, which said it has enough signatures to force a vote on the matter.

July 18, 2016

July 17, 2016

3 police officers fatally shot in Baton Rouge; dead suspect identified

Three police officers were fatally shot in Baton Rouge and three others were wounded, according to officials, in what one witness described as a fusillade of dozens of shots shattering the calm of a Sunday morning.

July 17, 2016

July 17, 2016

Obama on Baton Rouge: 'Cowards' attacked police

In a written statement earlier in the day, Obama called the incident a "cowardly and reprehensible assault."

July 17, 2016

July 17, 2016

This Probably Won’t Be The Craziest Republican National Convention In History

Nomination battles used to be fierce and often resulted in convention surprises.

July 17, 2016

July 17, 2016

At Least 3 Officers Dead, 3 Injured In Baton Rouge Shooting

One witness says men were shooting at each other in a parking lot and “it turned into a gun battle” when police showed up.

July 17, 2016

July 17, 2016

Report: 3 police officers in Baton Rouge shot dead

Three police officers have been shot dead in Baton Rouge, La., and four others were wounded, authorities said Sunday.

July 17, 2016

July 16, 2016

US-Turkish tensions rise after failed coup attempt

After strongly supporting Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan when it seemed his government might topple and then opening the door to sending home the cleric, a stung Obama administration fired back at its NATO ally.

July 16, 2016

July 15, 2016

Trump makes it official: Mike Pence is his running mate

I am pleased to announce that I have chosen Governor Mike Pence as my Vice Presidential running mate," Trump tweeted, adding that a news conference would be held Saturday.

July 15, 2016

July 15, 2016

Nice attack: Gingrich wants 'Sharia test' for US Muslims

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich has suggested testing all US Muslims to see if they believe in Sharia law, and deporting those who do.

July 15, 2016

July 15, 2016

ANALYSIS: In Choosing Mike Pence, Donald Trump Hedges Big Bet

A candidate renowned for doubling down has hedged his biggest bet.

July 15, 2016

July 15, 2016

What’s driving Trump? Patriotism? Power? Revenge?

IN considering Donald Trump’s run for the presidency, one American punter turned to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, and came across Narcissistic Personality Disorder.

July 15, 2016