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‘It’s insulting.’ Democrats begin breaking with Biden after debate debacle.
Despite the campaign’s effort to stem criticisms, the first congressional Democrat called for the president to step aside as party nominee.
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Biden says he ‘fell asleep on the stage’ during last week’s presidential debate against Trump
President Biden acknowledged on Tuesday that he “fell asleep on the stage” during his disastrous debate, blaming cross-Atlantic travel before the face-off with former president Donald Trump.
Beryl heads toward Jamaica as a major hurricane after ripping through southeast Caribbean
Hurricane Beryl was losing intensity but was forecast to still be near major-hurricane strength when it passes near or over Jamaica early Wednesday, according to the National Hurricane Center.
After Karen Read trial, State Police expecting ‘additional scrutiny’
The State Police, which has faced multiple scandals in recent years, has been thrust back into the spotlight by Det. Michael Proctor’s testimony in the Read case.
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