Author: Léonie Chao-Fong

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Planning a political debate can be a taxing and often contentious process. The latest news captures the preparations of two key players – Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, for an upcoming presidential debate in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Despite a few hiccups over debate guidelines, including whether to mute microphones, both Harris and Trump have accepted the rules for the 10 September debate. While Harris gears up for the high-stakes debate, Trump continues with his campaign, delivering remarks at the Economic Club of New York and making a remote appearance before a gathering in Las Vegas of the Republican Jewish Coalition. It’s…

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Kamala Harris passionately endorsed Joe Biden as a resilient leader, emphasizing the grave consequences of a Trump re-election during a campaign event in Nevada. Despite recent challenges in the race, Harris praised Biden as a fighter who perseveres in the face of adversity. In a powerful speech focused on inclusivity, Harris highlighted the critical nature of the upcoming election, urging voters to recognize the threat Trump poses to democracy. She underscored the importance of the AANHPI communities’ voices in shaping the country’s future. As the first person of south Asian descent to hold the vice-presidency, Harris condemned Trump’s divisive rhetoric…

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In a historic turn of events, after more than 40 years behind bars, Sandra “Sandy” Hemme, a Missouri woman, had her murder conviction overturned. The judge ruled that there was “clear and convincing” evidence of her innocence in the 1980 slaying of Patricia Jeschke. Livingston county circuit judge Ryan Horsman found that the evidence pointed to a local police officer, now deceased, as the culprit. This decision marks the longest-known wrongful conviction of a woman in US history, according to the Innocence Project. Hemme’s legal team presented compelling arguments supporting her innocence, highlighting the exploitation of her mental illness during…

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