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HONG KONG (AP) — The start of a Hong Kong legislative session on a contentious extradition bill has been delayed as protesters massed outside to block entry to the chamber and government headquarters. A statement from the government said the session would be "changed to a later time to be determined." An overwhelmingly young crowd of demonstrators filled roads to block access to the government offices.
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden says President Donald Trump is trying to dismantle the limits on the presidency. The former vice president said Tuesday that in the 2020 election, voters must not only reject Trump's policy agenda and values, but they also must stop Trump's attempt to elevate the presidency above its coequal branches of government. Biden accused Trump of "breaking down the barriers that constrain his power" and claiming that he has "complete power."
WASHINGTON (AP) — Jon Stewart is accusing lawmakers of disrespecting firefighters and police officers who responded to the 9/11 attacks. The comedian, a longtime advocate for 9/11 responders, scolded Congress on Tuesday for not doing more to protect a victims' compensation fund. He angrily called out lawmakers for failing to attend a hearing on a bill that would ensure the fund can pay benefits for the next 70 years. Lawmakers from both parties said they support the bill and were monitoring the hearing.
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — A spokeswoman for the national prosecutor's office in the Dominican Republic says a second person has been arrested in the investigation into the shooting of former Red Sox star David Ortiz. There is no public indication the man is the suspected shooter. Spokeswoman Julieta Tejeda reported the arrest to a group of journalists via WhatsApp on Tuesday night. She declined to provide further details.
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Challenger Steve Descano has scored an upset victory over incumbent Ray Morrogh in the Democratic primary for commonwealth's attorney in the state's largest jurisdiction. Descano beat Morrogh in Tuesday's primary in Fairfax County, knocking off an incumbent who had served as a prosecutor there for more than 35 years. It was one of several northern Virginia races where veteran prosecutors faced tough challenges or opted not to seek reelection.
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