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At Democratic Convention Kickoff Breakfast, Outgoing Chairwoman Booed

1:43pm July 25, 2016

It's not a good opening for the Democratic National Convention: At a breakfast hosted by the delegation from Debbie Wasserman Shultz's home state of Florida, she was booed before she started talking.

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Workers prepare the podium Sunday ahead of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia.

5 Things To Watch In Philadelphia This Week

1:09pm July 25, 2016

by Mara Liasson

Hillary Clinton will break the penultimate glass ceiling this week — becoming the first female nominee of a major American political party. Here are some things to watch at the Democratic convention.

Bernie Sanders supporter and organizer Billy Taylor held a coffin painted with donkeys during a march Sunday in Philadelphia. He told NPR he applied for protest permits to "stop any Hillary supporters from obtaining permits."

As DNC Begins, Many Sanders Supporters Not Ready To Get On Board For Clinton

1:05pm July 25, 2016

by Danielle Kurtzleben

Bernie Sanders speaks Monday night at the Democratic convention. What was a sign of party unity has been dampened by the DNC's recent email leak showing leaders tried to undercut his campaign.

Why Summer Jobs Don't Pay Off Anymore

12:26pm July 25, 2016

by Anya Kamenetz

The minimum wage is flat, college tuition is up and students are broke: Summer jobs just don't have the purchasing power they used to, especially when you look at the cost of college.

Debbie Wasserman Schultz is stepping down as chair of the Democratic National Committee amid a furor over an email leak that revealed a bias against Bernie Sanders inside the DNC.

Democrats And The Fine Art Of Getting Out Of Your Own Way

8:21am July 25, 2016

by Ron Elving

Finally, many party operatives felt, the big wheels of Hillary Clinton's juggernaut would mesh and roll forward together. But another story about emails emerged to steal the storyline.

What Verizon Will Get When It Buys Yahoo

7:31am July 25, 2016

Verizon is announcing a deal to buy Yahoo's Internet business on Monday. The telecom giant is eyeing Yahoo's content — and more opportunities to sell ads on it.

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Why Hillary Clinton's Big Moment May Not Feel Historical

7:03am July 25, 2016

Hillary Clinton is making history as the first female nominee of a major U.S. political party. But for many this milestone doesn't feel like a big deal, in part because of her long experience.

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Why Some Police Shootings Get Media Attention While Others Don't

7:03am July 25, 2016

All victims of police violence are equal — or are they? Who is a victim worthy of media coverage, and who gets overlooked — or passed over — when such shootings are covered?

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Michigan Lawmaker Offers Her Views On The Democratic Convention

5:17am July 25, 2016

David Greene speaks with Democratic Rep. Debbie Dingell of Michigan, whose district is home to the auto industry, about this week's Democratic National Convention.

Politics In The News: The Democratic Convention

5:10am July 25, 2016

Cokie Roberts and the Washington Post's Robert Costa talk politics ahead of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia.