Today's Headlines: Democrats Nominate Harris for Vice President, as Obama Lashes Trump

Democrats Have Their Doubts About Biden's Bipartisan Bonhomie
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Thursday, August 20, 2020

Top News

Democrats Nominate Harris for Vice President, as Obama Lashes Trump

By Astead W. Herndon and Lisa Lerer

Senator Kamala Harris became the first woman of color on a major party ticket, while former President Barack Obama condemned President Trump by name and issued a grim warning about the durability of American democracy.

Democrats Have Their Doubts About Biden's Bipartisan Bonhomie

Democrats Have Their Doubts About Biden's Bipartisan Bonhomie

By Jonathan Martin and Carl Hulse

Twelve years after he left the Senate, a President Biden would find a Capitol that is far more partisan and less open to deal-making than the one that shaped his views of legislating.

Kamala Harris Takes the Spotlight, a Moment for Her and History

News Analysis

Kamala Harris Takes the Spotlight, a Moment for Her and History

By Adam Nagourney and Katie Glueck

As a barrier-breaking candidate, and as the running mate to a 77-year-old, Ms. Harris arrives at the Democratic convention carrying an extraordinary set of hopes and expectations from party members.

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The Untold Story of the Black Marines Charged With Mutiny at Sea

Magazine | At War

The Untold Story of the Black Marines Charged With Mutiny at Sea

By John Ismay

Racial strife aboard a Navy ship left three men facing the threat of the death penalty. They became little more than statistics in the military's dismal record of race relations in the Vietnam era.

Trump vs. Biden Is an American History Rerun

Opinion

Trump vs. Biden Is an American History Rerun

By Thomas B. Edsall

2020 is the struggle between racial liberalism and racial conservatism.

Today's Videos

'Let's Fight With Conviction,' Harris Says, Accepting Nomination

Video Video: 'Let's Fight With Conviction,' Harris Says, Accepting Nomination

By The New York Times

Senator Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic Party's nomination for the vice presidency, making her the first Black woman and the first Indian-American woman on a national ticket for a major party.

California Wildfires Force Evacuations

Video Video: California Wildfires Force Evacuations

By The Associated Press

Wildfires in California's Sonoma and Napa Counties have forced many residents to evacuate.

Australia's Prime Minister Announces Coronavirus Vaccine Deal

Video Video: Australia's Prime Minister Announces Coronavirus Vaccine Deal

By The Associated Press

Prime Minister Scott Morrison of Australia signed a deal with the drugmaker AstraZeneca to manufacture a coronavirus vaccine and provide it free to 25 million Australians.

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