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Blinken says Israel accepts U.S. proposal to bridge Gaza impasse and urges Hamas to do the same
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Israel has accepted a proposal to bridge differences holding up a cease-fire and hostage release in Gaza, and he called on Hamas to do the same, without saying whether the latest draft had addressed concerns cited by the militant group.
Democratic National Convention kicks off in Chicago, with a spotlight on Minnesota
Minnesota’s delegation to the Democratic National Convention is trying to share their enthusiasm about Gov. Tim Walz, who is the Democrats’ vice-presidential candidate.
House Republicans release impeachment report on Biden but next steps are uncertain
House Republicans allege abuse of power and obstruction of justice in son Hunter Biden’s financial dealings. But the investigation stops short of alleging any criminal wrongdoing by the president.
Indigenous leaders, delegates gather at the Democratic National Convention
The Democratic National Convention is where presumed nominee Vice President Kamala Harris will be formally elected by party delegates, over 100 of them Indigenous and part of the Native American Caucus. The convention starts Monday in Chicago.
Longtime St. Paul mayor George Latimer dies at 89
George Latimer served as mayor of St. Paul from 1976 until 1990, the longest run of anyone in the city’s history. He oversaw St. Paul’s downtown boom, a growth in development amid a changing city. Latimer died on Sunday at age 89 at his residence in St. Paul. 
Trump will campaign across the country this week as he struggles to adjust to Harris
As Democrats kick off their convention in Chicago, Donald Trump’s campaign is trying to regain its footing after spending the last several weeks flailing to adjust to the new reality of Kamala Harris at the top of the Democratic ticket.