Former President Barack Obama speaks on Tuesday, August 20, in Chicago during the DNC.
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Chicago workers set up the additional line of security fences outside the United Center on Tuesday morning.
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Presdient Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on stage at the end of the first night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago on August 19.
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First lady Jill biden embraces her husband President Joe Biden following his remarks at the DNC on Monday, August 19.
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Pro-Palestinian demonstrators rally ahead of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) near the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, US on, August 19, 2024.
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Some protesters tear down security fence as thousands march outside Democratic National Convention
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Israeli President Isaac Herzog in Tel Aviv on Monday, August 19.
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Blinken says Israel has agreed to US proposal to close remaining gaps on ceasefire deal and calls on Hamas to do the same
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