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As Kamala Harris and Tim Walz give their first interview since joining the ticket, Donald Trump and JD Vance address a skirmish at Arlington National Cemetery. An American-made F-16 jet goes down in Ukraine. And an FBI watchdog report outlines a pattern of shortcomings on sexual abuse investigations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vice President Harris makes a lengthy stop to Georgia, signaling Democrats’ newfound hopes for southern states. Israel launches its most intensive raids in the West Bank in years. And NFL players are divided on extra padding to prevent head injuries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Special Counsel Jack Smith issues a superseding indictment against Donald Trump in his election interference case. Mark Zuckerberg issues a rare “apology letter” to a Republican-controlled House committee. And Latino advocacy groups are outraged after a series of search warrants targeted organizers in Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Russia blankets Ukraine with its most damaging missile barrage in months. The founder of the popular messaging app Telegram is arrested in France. And doctors debate when patients should ideally receive their COVID booster shot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Israel and Hezbollah launch their heaviest exchange of fire in months. The Trump campaign plots out a new strategy with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s endorsement. And, what to know about mosquito-borne illnesses after Dr. Anthony Fauci is diagnosed with West Nile virus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vice President Kamala Harris accepts the Democratic nomination, casting herself as a commonsense antidote to former President Trump. Republicans evaluate whether polling will show a “convention bump” for Democrats or a new normal. And independent voters express relief - and doubts - about Harris’ candidacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz accepts the Democratic nomination for Vice President. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to drop his presidential bid and endorse Donald Trump. And Chicago officials press the federal government to allow migrants to work more easily. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Kamala Harris campaign courts the “Obama Coalition” at the DNC. Ukraine cuts off escape routes for groups of Russian soldiers. And a new rule upends the real estate market, prompting realtors to consider early retirement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In an emotionally-charged night, President Biden “passes the torch” to Vice President Kamala Harris at the DNC. Former Rep. George Santos changes his plea to guilty, becoming a convicted felon. And a Wyoming primary race begs the question: can candidates promise to run all their decisions through an AI program? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brad and the team are in Chicago as the Democratic National Convention kicks off. American diplomats scramble to resurrect cease-fire negotiations. And historians examine the 1968 protests that defined a chaotic convention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices