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US election 2024

Americans go to the ballot box on November 5 to elect the next president of the United States, with incumbent Joe Biden of the Democrats facing off against his predecessor, Donald Trump of the Republican Party.

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June 28, 2024

Ukraine updates: Trump claims he could end war if reelected

June 28, 2024

Biden and Trump face off in first 2024 presidential debate

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US President Joe Biden in Raleigh, North Carolina

US: Biden returns to campaign trail after tough debate

US: Biden returns to campaign trail after tough debate

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PoliticsJune 28, 2024
Donald Trump (left) and Joe Biden standing at podiums with the CNN logo during the debate. Biden is speaking into his microphone

US election 2024: Debate 'a disaster for Joe Biden'

US election 2024: Debate 'a disaster for Joe Biden'

Key moments included verbal stumbles by Joe Biden and Donald Trump's cageyness on whether he'd accept election results.
PoliticsJune 28, 2024
US President Joe Biden

US election: Biden looks to climate action for victory

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US struggles with bumpy road to e-mobility

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The US government wants people to buy electric cars — cheap and made in America. But it seems like an impossible task.
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Donald Trumpn is seen standing in front of US flags

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Donald Trump convicted: Can he still become US president?

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PoliticsMay 30, 2024
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Fact check: How AI may influence elections in 2024

Fact check: How AI may influence elections in 2024

AI deepfakes could upend elections in a year when more than 40% of the world is voting, including India and the US.
PoliticsApril 26, 202416:32 min
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