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Khizr Khan, whose son was killed in Iraq, speaks directly to Donald Trump at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on Thursday. His wife Ghazala Khan stands beside him. Robyn Beck/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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(Left) A reporter waits backstage at the Wells Fargo Center. (Center) Vincent Evans, a delegate from Florida, watches first lady Michelle Obama give her speech. (Right) Guy Fawkes masks are lined up to be sold at Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park, just outside the arena. Gabriella Demczuk for NPR hide caption

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Karla Stoebis, who came to the convention as a Sanders supporter, now wishes her "strong Democratic grandmothers" were here to witness history. Andrew Harnik/AP hide caption

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LaVon Bracy, 67, of Florida

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In Russia's view, Hillary Clinton's campaign has raised the email hacking issue to draw attention away from the content of the leaked emails. Dake Kang/AP hide caption

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After Hacking Claims, Here's The View From Russia On The U.S. Campaign

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The Democratic National Committee headquarters in Washington, which also houses the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. The computer networks of both the DNC and DCCC have been hacked; investigators say Russia is the likely culprit. Paul Holston/AP hide caption

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"I believe that health care is a right, not a privilege," Sen. Bernie Sanders told Denver supporters in February. ColoradoCare supporters hope to leverage his charisma for a win on their state amendment. Marc Piscotty/Getty Images hide caption

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Campaign For Universal Health Care In Colorado Seeks Bernie Sanders' Help

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