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A year after her speakership, Nancy Pelosi's influence remains strong

Former Speaker of the House, Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) praises former Clerk of the House of Representatives Cheryl Johnson as she was honored with the United States Capitol Historical Society's Freedom Award in Statuary Hall at the U.S. Capitol on February 13, 2024. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption

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A year after her speakership, Nancy Pelosi's influence remains strong

Among the many Democratic Party insiders who publicly or privately urged President Joe Biden to reconsider running for reelection, one played an outsized role: Nancy Pelosi.

A year after her speakership, Nancy Pelosi's influence remains strong

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These team USA marathon runners are rooting for each other on and off the track

Clayton Young (L) and Conner Mantz celebrate after placing second and first during the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Marathon on February 03, 2024 in Orlando, Florida. Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images hide caption

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These team USA marathon runners are rooting for each other on and off the track

Clayton Young and Conner Mantz are longtime training partners and friends. They're also the two fastest men's marathoners representing the U.S. at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.

These team USA marathon runners are rooting for each other on and off the track

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Kamala Harris already faces racism and sexism from Trump and Republicans

Vice President Kamala Harris waves as she is introduced during the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.'s Grand Boulé, Wednesday, July 24, 2024, in Indianapolis. Darron Cummings/AP hide caption

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Kamala Harris already faces racism and sexism from Trump and Republicans

Vice President Kamala Harris is barreling towards the Democratic nomination for president.

Kamala Harris already faces racism and sexism from Trump and Republicans

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Kamala Harris is used to firsts. But can she be the first female president?

Kamala Harris is sworn in as vice president by Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor as her husband Doug Emhoff holds the Bible during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021. Erin Schaff/AP hide caption

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Kamala Harris is used to firsts. But can she be the first female president?

If Kamala Harris officially becomes the Democratic presidential nominee next month, she'll be the first woman of color to lead a major party's ticket.

Kamala Harris is used to firsts. But can she be the first female president?

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Can Kamala Harris find her footing on immigration?

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Can Kamala Harris find her footing on immigration?

In just a matter of hours, a Kamala Harris for President campaign has gone from a far-flung possibility, to all but certain likelihood.

Can Kamala Harris find her footing on immigration?

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Biden's out. Here's what's next.

President Joe Biden announced he is no longer running for re-election and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to take his place atop the ticket. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images hide caption

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Biden's out. Here's what's next.

President Biden has made a historic decision to endorse his vice president, Kamala Harris, to take his spot at the top of the Democratic ticket.

Biden's out. Here's what's next.

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'Twister,' 'Twisters' and the actual practice of storm chasing

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'Twister,' 'Twisters' and the actual practice of storm chasing

A plucky meteorology heroine; a male rival with no shortage of hubris; and some very, very big storms: that's the basic formula behind the new disaster action movie Twisters, which follows storm chasers around Oklahoma amid a tornado outbreak.

'Twister,' 'Twisters' and the actual practice of storm chasing

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USA Gymnastics made a miraculous comeback — but is it actually safer for Olympians?

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USA Gymnastics made a miraculous comeback — but is it actually safer for Olympians?

In 2017, the Larry Nassar scandal rocked the Olympic community.

USA Gymnastics made a miraculous comeback — but is it actually safer for Olympians?

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Home insurance rates are rising due to climate change. What could break that cycle?

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Home insurance rates are rising due to climate change. What could break that cycle?

A warming planet is making storms and wildfires more intense, and more destructive. That's making homeowners insurance more expensive and harder to find.

Home insurance rates are rising due to climate change. What could break that cycle?

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What will Trump tell the RNC after an attempt on his life?

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What will Trump tell the RNC after an attempt on his life?

Donald Trump's message for America has long been one of grievance and retribution.

What will Trump tell the RNC after an attempt on his life?

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