Mountains, the first feature by filmmaker Monica Sorelle, focuses on a Haitian American family struggling to get ahead in a South Florida neighborhood targeted by developers.
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Mushroom edibles are making people sick. Scientists still don’t know why
A wave of illnesses is bringing scrutiny to a murky marketplace of mushroom gummies and candy. But is a popular red-capped fungus really to blame? Testing shows there’s more going on
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Ex-officer convicted in George Floyd’s killing is moved to new prison
Derek Chauvin was moved to a prison in Texas months after he was stabbed in a different facility. Meanwhile, another former Minneapolis officer, Thomas Lane, was released from prison in Colorado.
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Who spoke at the DNC: Watch speeches from the Obamas, Bernie Sanders and Doug Emhoff
Night 2 of the Democratic National Convention is a wrap. The program featured more Democratic heavy-hitters (and a couple of Republicans) who sought to promote a message of hope while also sharpening attacks against Donald Trump.
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With humor and hope, Obamas warn against Trump, urge Democrats to ‘do something’
The former president and first lady headlined the second night of the Democratic National Convention, delivering a message of excitement at the possibility of electing the first woman in U.S. history.
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Sen. Bernie Sanders calls for a Gaza ceasefire
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders’ list of economic policies received a welcome reception from the crowd at United Center, but it was his call for an end to the war in Gaza that received a big response from the audience.
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WATCH: The full Democratic National Convention celebratory roll call
Delegates to the Democratic National Convention held a ceremonial — and celebratory — roll call vote to mark Vice President Kamala Harris’ selection as the party’s presidential nominee.
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Kate Cox, Texas woman denied an abortion, announces she’s pregnant again
Kate Cox, a Texas woman who sued her state when she was denied an abortion there, announced that she is pregnant during the DNC’s delegate roll call.
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Puerto Rico’s delegates called for the island to become a U.S. state. Here’s the context
Delegates from Puerto Rico referred to the island territory as “the commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the next state of the United States” before casting their votes for Kamala Harris during Tuesday night’s roll call.
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Sen. Bob Menendez is set to resign after his bribery conviction. Here’s what’s next
The Democrat from New Jersey was convicted on bribery and other charges last month. Gov. Phil Murphy will appoint Menendez’s replacement ahead of the November general election.
