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Trump reportedly used a slur against Harris in private conversations
Former President Donald Trump reportedly has used a slur often targeted at women to describe Vice President Kamala Harris during at least two private conversations.
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Families of Brazilian plane crash victims gather in Sao Paulo as French experts join investigation4m read
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Latinos are excited about Harris, but she has work to do to win the crucial voting bloc, experts say4m read
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Iran's president proposes an ex-nuclear negotiator as foreign minister. A woman is also on the list2m read
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Israel widens evacuation orders in southern Gaza. Hamas wants plans for a deal instead of more talks3m read