Biden's path to victory is much narrower following his debate disaster with states like New Mexico and Virginia suddenly in play for Trump

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President Joe Biden already had a narrow path to reelection. Now, his disastrous debate performance could put more states in play.

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Democrats are ironically declaring their support for Kamala Harris on social media

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Vice President Kamala Harris at a White House event in 2022.
Vice President Kamala Harris is enjoying a moment — among highly online Democrats.

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Russia's frenemy China is quietly trying to dampen Putin's influence

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Chinese President Xi Jinping ahead of the China-Central Asia Summit in Xian, Shaanxi province in May, 2023.

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Just 1 piece of evidence could scuttle Trump's hush-money conviction and force a time-sucking retrial

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Donald Trump could be in for a hush-money retrial.

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Why Jill Biden is unlikely to convince Joe to step down, despite mounting pressure

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First Lady Jill Biden is a longtime supporter of her husband's campaign.

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Houthi bomb boats, including some not seen before, are threatening Red Sea ships while the US Navy's aircraft carriers are away

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Footage purporting to show a Houthi drone boat.

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Kevin Costner mortgaged his home and put $38 million of his own money into 'Horizon.' Box-office numbers suggest this was a terrible idea.

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Kevin Costner.

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The top arguments for Biden dropping out or staying in the presidential race

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Democrats would be taking a big risk by replacing Biden. It could pay off — or it could hobble the party.
Democrats would be taking a big risk by replacing Biden. It could pay off — or it could hobble the party.

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Biden's disastrous debate performance left Democrats on edge about the 2024 race. But for now, he's digging in.

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President Joe Biden pointing.

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Putin getting tight with Kim Jong Un could be as big of a problem for China as it is for the US

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In this pool photograph distributed by the Russian state agency Sputnik, Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un toast during a reception at the Mongnangwan Reception House in Pyongyang on June 19, 2024.

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