How to watch the first presidential debate between Harris and Trump
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump will meet in Philadelphia for their first debate.
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Here are the rules for tonight's debate between Trump and Harris
The candidates will have two minutes to answer questions, two minutes for rebuttals and an additional minute for follow-ups and clarifications, according to rules released by ABC.
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How to watch the first presidential debate between Harris and Trump
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump will meet in Philadelphia for their first debate.
Here are the rules for tonight's debate between Trump and Harris
The candidates will have two minutes to answer questions, two minutes for rebuttals and an additional minute for follow-ups and clarifications, according to rules released by ABC.
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How to watch the first presidential debate between Harris and Trump
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump will meet in Philadelphia for their first debate.
Here are the rules for tonight's debate between Trump and Harris
The candidates will have two minutes to answer questions, two minutes for rebuttals and an additional minute for follow-ups and clarifications, according to rules released by ABC.
Service members killed in Afghanistan to be honored in congressional ceremony
Three years after the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan, 13 U.S. service members killed in a suicide bombing in Kabul in 2021 will be honored at the Capitol posthumously.
Trump and Harris' views on abortion and IVF access, explained
Trump and Harris have talked about their stances on abortion and what the future might hold for abortion access if elected in the 2024 presidential election.
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Actor James Earl Jones, whose unmistakable voice would become internationally recognized as that of Darth Vader in the "Star Wars" franchise, has died at 93. Vladimir Duthiers looks back on his life and career.
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Apple's new iPhone 16 unveiled at "Glowtime" event
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California crews battle high temps, Line Fire
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State of emergency over California Line Fire
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Kentucky highway shooting suspect vowed to "kill a lot of people," warrant says
Joseph Couch, the man suspected of opening fire on a Kentucky highway, wounding five people, sent a text message vowing to "kill a lot of people," authorities said in an arrest warrant.
Georgia school shooting: New suspect details
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Kentucky shooting suspect still on the loose
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