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Donald Trump Jr., Nikki Haley, Sen. Tim Scott take aim at Biden’s legacy
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Analysis

Takeaways from the night: A promise of optimism, quickly abandoned

The GOP claimed this convention would be significantly less “doom-and-gloom” than Democrats’ last week. It wasn’t.
President Trump appears in a video segment on freed hostages that was aired during the convention. (Republican National Convention)
President Trump appears in a video segment on freed hostages that was aired during the convention. (Republican National Convention)

From ‘visionary’ to ‘guardian of America’ — the Republican convention is all about Trump

The event was a nationally televised, high-definition paean to a president known for his outsized ego and taste for the grandiose.
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Jerry Falwell Jr. agrees to resign from Liberty University, school source says

Falwell Jr. said late Monday that he did not resign. A source at the school said discussions over his resignation were ongoing. He had been on leave since early this month after he posted a provocative picture of himself and his wife's assistant on social media.
CORONAVIRUS

EPA grants emergency approval for the use of anti-virus cleanser in Texas

The agency said it hoped the product would provide longer-lasting protection in public spaces and increase consumer confidence in air travel, which has suffered a big hit during the covid-19 pandemic.
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Why German researchers held a large indoor concert during the pandemic

The 1,400 or so people who attended one of Germany's largest indoor gatherings in months were the subjects of research to study crowds under the coronavirus.
RACE & RECKONING

Protests rock Kenosha, Wis., after video shows police shooting a Black man

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers (D) called for greater police accountability and called in the National Guard amid protests that rocked the city after video footage of police shooting Jacob Blake in the back Sunday evening quickly spread online.

Jacob Blake’s shooting will get an independent inquiry

Sunday’s shooting is being reviewed by the Wisconsin Department of Justice, the result of a state law championed by a man whose 21-year-old son was shot and killed by police in 2004.
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I was promised optimism!
The GOP isn’t even pretending to stand for anything anymore
If you wondered how the McCloskeys ended up on your screen, the message wasn’t aimed at you
Trump’s ‘12 more years’ shout shows what he has in common with autocrats
We need Black Lives Matter. The police who shot Jacob Blake prove it.
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Brazil’s poor are receiving emergency financial aid, and in return, they’re giving the president their support.
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As Marco abates, Louisiana and Texas brace for round two

Tropical Storm Marco broke apart as it neared the U.S. coast, but forecasters warn Laura could hit the same region as a menacing hurricane this week.
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Promises of a positive convention notwithstanding, expect to hear a lot about crime this week

Polling on crime is one of the Trump campaign’s bright spots.
Kellyanne Conway,counselor to the president, announced plans to leave the White House at the end of August. (Jabin Botsford/The Post)
Kellyanne Conway,counselor to the president, announced plans to leave the White House at the end of August. (Jabin Botsford/The Post)
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Analysis

Kellyanne Conway’s legacy: The ‘alternative facts’-ification of the GOP

Through a mixture of illogical arguments, strange comments and an almost undying devotion to defending Trump at all costs in many ways what’s on the ballot in November will bear her fingerprints, for better or worse for the Republican Party.

Canadian Conservatives choose Erin O’Toole to lead fight against Trudeau

The 46-year-old lawyer and military veteran promised to “take back Canada” — though from whom or what was unclear.

German doctors: Kremlin critic Navalny was poisoned

Alexei Navalny remains in a coma, but “there is no acute danger to his life,” Berlin’s Charité Hospital said in a statement.
Pedro Vasconcelos, who was considered healed of covid-19, leaves a hospital in Manaus in May. (Raphael Alves for The Post)
Pedro Vasconcelos, who was considered healed of covid-19, leaves a hospital in Manaus in May. (Raphael Alves for The Post)

In the Brazilian Amazon, a sharp drop in coronavirus sparks questions over collective immunity

In a country devastated by the novel coronavirus, the reversal has stunned front-line doctors.

Calif. wildfires char 1.2 million acres; more than 100,000 flee

Dangerous weather — including “dry lightning” — was milder than forecast, allowing fire crews to make some gains.

Pebble Mine can’t be approved as proposed, administration says

The decision by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers marks a setback for the Alaska gold mine, which has drawn fire from members of President Trump's inner circle.
St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church has a grotto for prayer requests in Pharr, Tex. (Julia Robinson for The Post)
St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church has a grotto for prayer requests in Pharr, Tex. (Julia Robinson for The Post)

Few in Rio Grande Valley untouched by pandemic’s lethal reach

The Texas region along the U.S. border has some of the highest coronavirus death rates in the state — and the country. Its community's closeness is also its enemy.

Zoom went down for hours, disrupting schools and businesses

The outages hit remote workers and online classrooms reliant on the videoconferencing platform.

TikTok sues Trump administration to fight impending ban

TikTok’s legal challenge, expected to be filed Monday, calls out President Trump's executive order that would effectively ban the app in the United States, saying it is "not rooted in bona fide national security concerns.”
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During the pandemic, back-to-school shopping has mostly moved online. (Getty Images)

Fanny packs are the new backpack: How the pandemic is reshaping back-to-school shopping

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Roger Goodell wishes the NFL ‘had listened earlier’ to Colin Kaepernick

The commissioner’s comments were his latest revisiting the stance that he had taken on player protests.

Philadelphia 76ers fire Brett Brown as coach after seven seasons

The move came one day after Philadelphia saw its season come to an end in a first-round sweep in the playoffs.

ESPN’s Scott Van Pelt to debut ‘SportsCenter’ from its new Washington home — with a D.C. feel

Van Pelt, who grew up in Montgomery County, has hosted the midnight "SportsCenter" from Bristol, Conn., since 2015.
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D.C. urges caution among visitors as city to host several demonstrations

D.C. health officials added Delaware to the list of states considered “high-risk.”

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Known deaths and cases

Two men are accused of attempted murder in shooting of three Prince George’s officers

Investigators continue to piece together what led to the gunfire that left bullet holes in homes, blood in the street and three officers wounded.
The historic Arlington House mansion was renamed Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial in 1972. (AP)
The historic Arlington House mansion was renamed Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial in 1972. (AP)
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At Arlington House, a push to remove Lee’s name from the home he once occupied

Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.) is proposing legislation to change the name of Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial back to its original name, Arlington House.
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When will the country music industry end the myth that fans don’t like ballads by women?

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CDC drops 14-day self-quarantine recommendation for international and out-of-state travelers

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s updated travel guidance says returning travelers should social distance, wear a cloth face covering, wash their hands often and watch for symptoms.

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