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Trump And Pence Hit The Campaign Trail

5:24pm July 25, 2016

by Sarah McCammon

Donald Trump and Mike Pence make their first joint campaign appearances since accepting the Republican nominations for president and vice president, with events Monday in Virginia and North Carolina.

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Why Would Vladimir Putin Want To Leak The DNC Emails?

4:36pm July 25, 2016

by Scott Detrow

Russian intelligence services are the main suspects behind the hacking of DNC emails, and many Democrats warn that the Russian president has stepped into American politics in an unprecedented way.

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Democratic Convention Opens Amid Party Turmoil

4:17pm July 25, 2016

by Scott Horsley

The Democratic National Convention kicks off in Philadelphia with a leadership shakeup after leaked emails suggested party leaders favored Hillary Clinton over rival Bernie Sanders, who speaks Monday.

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What's Next For Delegates For Bernie Sanders?

4:17pm July 25, 2016

by Audie Cornish

Delegates for Bernie Sanders reacted with shock and disappointment to leaked emails that suggested Democratic Party officials had favored Hillary Clinton over Sanders in the presidential primary.

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As Democratic Convention Opens, Unity Behind Clinton Is A Key Concern

4:17pm July 25, 2016

by Mara Liasson

A key question for Democrats as their party convention opens is how strongly they'll unite behind their presumptive nominee Hillary Clinton. Her former rival Bernie Sanders speaks Monday night.

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From Reluctant Political Spouse To Pop Culture Icon: Michelle Obama

4:17pm July 25, 2016

by Asma Khalid

In eight years, Michelle Obama has gone from obscurity to becoming one of the country's most popular Democrats. The first lady has earned high approval ratings and praise for her authenticity.

Examining Russia's Role In Leaked Democratic Party Emails

4:17pm July 25, 2016

by Mary Louise Kelly

What evidence ties Russia's intelligence services to the theft and release of the internal emails of Democratic Party officials? And how would the public release those messages serve Moscow?

Soon-to-be-former Democratic National Committee Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Florida arrives onstage during a campaign rally for Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine in Miami on Saturday.

WATCH: Wasserman Schultz Won't Open Democratic Convention, Booed By Floridians

2:41pm July 25, 2016

by Danielle Kurtzleben

Debbie Wasserman Schultz, who will be stepping down as DNC chair after the convention, had an abysmal weekend. Monday morning started out no better for her.

Jill Stein is leading the Green Party ticket. She hopes to capitalize on the wave of support for Bernie Sanders.

Green Party's Jill Stein Wants To Be 'Plan B' For Bernie Sanders Supporters

2:18pm July 25, 2016

by NPR Staff

"I will feel horrible if Donald Trump is elected, I will feel horrible if Hillary Clinton is elected," says Green Party candidate Jill Stein. She says the two big parties lock out other voices.

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A 'Messy, Messy Beginning' At Democrats' Breakfast In Philadelphia

1:54pm July 25, 2016

Democratic National Committee chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Shultz, who is stepping down amid an email scandal, was booed Monday. Is that a hint of what's to come as Bernie Sanders speaks tonight?

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