Harris closes final night of DNC; Taylor Swift discusses Vienna shows

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CHICAGO (AP) — Kamala Harris has summoned Americans to reject political divisions and instead chart what she called a “new way forward.” She accepting her party’s nomination with a speech Thursday that blended biography with warnings about electing Donald Trump again to the White House. Taking the stage to a thunderous standing ovation as she closed out the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, the vice president argued that her personal story and prosecutorial background made her uniquely qualified to protect Americans’ interests against a former president she cast as only having his own interests in mind. “Our nation with this election has a precious, fleeting opportunity to move past the bitterness, cynicism, and divisive battles of the past,” Harris said.

SIERRA VISTA, Ariz. (AP) — Appearing in Arizona, Donald Trump has used a stretch of wall and a pile of steel beams to draw a visual contrast between his approach to securing the border and that of his Democratic opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris.

JACKSON HOLE, Wyoming (AP) — With the Federal Reserve considered certain to start cutting its benchmark interest rate next month, Chair Jerome Powell’s highly anticipated speech Friday morning at an economic conference will be closely watched for any hints about how many additional rate cuts might be in the pipeline.

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Kyiv, where he will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Officials in India and Ukraine say the visit will focus on boosting economic ties and cooperation in defense, science and technology.

In other news:

• Reports are circulating that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. may end his presidential bid.
• Family of Gov. Jim Justice, candidate for US Senate, reaches agreement to avoid hotel foreclosure.
• The US is sending $125 million in new military aid to Ukraine, officials say.
• Supreme Court rejects GOP push to block 41K Arizona voters, but partly OKs proof of citizenship law.
• Jury sides with Pennsylvania teacher in suit against district over Jan. 6 rally.
• Canadian freight trains to roll again as government forces arbitration of labor dispute.
• FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccines, shots should be available in days.
• US expands area in Mexico to apply for border asylum appointments, hoping to slow push north.
• Average rate on a 30-year mortgage eases to 6.46%, the lowest level in 15 months.
• US home sales ended a 4-month slide in July amid easing mortgage rates, more homes on the market.
• Pharmacist blamed for deaths in US meningitis outbreak expected to plead no contest in Michigan case.
• Taylor Swift calls cancellation of Vienna shows 'devastating' and explains her silence.
• Baseball's home run leader tacks on another long ball, a playoff contender fires its manager, the BMW Championship tees off in Colorado and the NFL's preseason winds down with a notable trade.
• Kirk Ferentz and WR coach suspended for recruiting violation, will miss No. 25 Iowa's opener.
• German warship blasts Darth Vader anthem in heart of London. 'No deeper message,' navy says.
• Israel-Hamas war latest Israel's evacuation orders have displaced 90% of Gaza residents, UN says.

—The Associated Press

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Host Terry Lipshetz is managing editor of the national newsroom for Lee Enterprises. Besides producing the daily Hot off the Wire news podcast, Terry conducts periodic interviews for this Behind the Headlines program, co-hosts the Streamed & Screened movies and television program and is the former producer of Across the Sky, a podcast dedicated to weather and climate.