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#BREAKINGClinton wins historic nomination _ with a boost from SandersFormer Democratic presidential candidate, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., waves before asking that Hillary Clinton become the unanimous choice for President of the United States during the second day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Tuesday, July 26, 2016. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Breaking a historic barrier, Democrats triumphantly chose Hillary Clinton as their White House nominee Tuesday night, the first woman ever to lead a major political party into the general election.
Delegates erupted in cheers as Clinton's primary rival, Bernie Sanders, helped make it official when the roll call got to his home state of Vermont — an important show of unity for a party trying to heal deep divisions. "I move that Hillary Clinton be selected as the nominee of the Democratic Party for president of the United States," Sanders declared, asking that it be by acclamation... MORE Key Speeches of DNC Convention
First lady draws sharp portrait of Trump, without naming him
Donna Brazile Will Remain On CNN For Convention Coverage Before Taking Over As DNC Chair – Update
Over the top: Trump sews up delegates to seal GOP nomination
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks to supporters during a campaign rally, at the Rimrock Auto Arena, in Billings, Mont., Thursday, May 26, 2016. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley)
Black Health Officials: CDC Needs to Speak Up About Gun Violence
Hillary Clinton Expands African-American Staff, Appoints Black Vote Director
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10 Things to Know for Tuesday![]() Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:
1. 'GLASS CEILING' SHATTERING AT DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION With a roll call of the states, Hillary Clinton will become the first woman to lead a major party into a White House race. 2. SANDERS TO SUPPORTERS: RALLY TO BEAT TRUMP The Vermont senator embraces former rival Clinton as a champion for the same economic causes that enlivened his supporters. 3. 19 KILLED IN KNIFING NEAR TOKYO A Japanese man who slashed the throats of dozens of patients at a facility for the mentally disabled reportedly sent a letter to Parliament outlining the bloody plan... MORE OP/ED: “Has God Blessed America?”
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According to Afro.com, “Blacks and Whites are deeply divided on their views of racial equality and the state of race relations, according to a new Pew Research Center survey.
“About six in 10 Blacks say race relations are generally bad, rather than good. White Americans, however, are evenly divided, with 46 percent saying the relationship between the races are good versus 45 percent who think it is bad... MORE |
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Half of black, quarter of Latino gay men projected to be diagnosed within their lifetime. Heterosexuals not immune.

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