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The US is trying to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East as Israel braces for a retaliation from Iran. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has officially joined Vice President Kamala Harris on the campaign trail as her running mate. Another member of the House "squad" of progressives has lost her seat. Boeing's Starliner spacecraft is still stuck in space, seven weeks after it was meant to return home. And, a Nobel Peace Prize winner is taking control of the Bangladeshi government.

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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has made his first appearance alongside Vice President Kamala Harris as her running mate. The US is working with allies to try to avoid more conflict in the Middle East. Tropical Storm Debby has moved off the coast, but it will be back. A 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit parts of California overnight. Plus, the EPA has issued the emergency suspension of a common weedkiller because it could put unborn children at risk. 

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Vice President Kamala Harris is making her first public appearance with Gov. Tim Walz after announcing him as her running mate this morning. Hamas named a replacement for Ismail Haniyeh—the political leader who was assassinated last week in Tehran. Tropical Storm Debby continues to drench parts of Georgia and South Carolina. A Pakistani man with alleged ties to Iran has been charged in connection to a foiled assassination plot potentially targeting former President Donald Trump. Boeing is facing questions this week about its 737 Max which lost a door plug.

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Vice President Kamala Harris hopes her new running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, can help win over independents and even some Republicans. New analyses find that Hamas has rebuilt some of its fighting capabilities even after nine months of war. The mayor of Charleston, South Carolina has extended a curfew as Tropical Storm Debby drops major rain on the area. A new study finds teens’ mental health is still low after the pandemic. Plus, Bloomberg Philanthropies is gifting over half a billion to four historically Black medical schools.

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Vice President Kamala Harris chose Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate – we'll tell you what she told him and why she chose the Midwestern Democrat. Stocks rally this morning after a sharp drop in global markets yesterday. Tropical Storm Debby is causing severe flooding in southeastern cities like Savannah and Charleston. 100 people have been charged in the UK as the government tackles anti-immigration riots. And, we’ll tell you what's to come at the Paris Olympics today and who broke their own world record.

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Vice President Kamala Harris has picked Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate for the 2024 presidential election. Tropical Storm Debby has crossed into Georgia bringing potentially catastrophic rainfall, which has one mayor "terrified" for his community. Several US personnel have been injured after a suspected rocket attack at an airbase in Iraq. We're going to learn more details today about the blowout onboard a Boeing Alaska Airlines plane back in January. Plus, the Chicago White Sox have made history, but they're not happy about it.

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Tropical Storm Debby has killed at least five people in Florida and Georgia. Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to announce her running mate today. We'll bring you the latest on the global economy concerns, and some context that might be reassuring. The US is bracing for Iran to attack Israel this week. And, we'll bring you the latest from the Paris Olympic Games.

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Multiple sources say Vice President Kamala Harris has focused on Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz in the final hours of her VP search. US officials expect Iran to retaliate against Israel in the coming days. Stocks tumbled today on fears the US economy is slowing down—we'll tell you what to look out for next. Georgia and South Carolina are preparing for potentially catastrophic flooding from Tropical Storm Debby. Plus, a staggering court defeat for tech giant Google.

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Fears of a US economic slowdown could impact Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign. Tropical Storm Debby has weakened, but could still bring historic rainfall and flooding to the Southeast. Tensions in the Middle East could impact the course of Israel’s war in Gaza. UK far-right rioters bring worst social unrest in years. Plus, a new study suggests that bird flu cases in humans are higher than previously thought.

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The Dow plunged more than a thousand points this morning as fears about the US economy grow. Debby has weakened to a tropical storm after making landfall in Florida this morning. We're waiting to hear who Vice President Kamala Harris will name as her 2024 running mate, while former President Donald Trump proposed a new debate date. We'll tell you how US gymnastics star Simone Biles did in her last appearances of the Paris Olympics. And, after a controversial year for the pageant, a new Miss USA has been crowned.

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Hurricane Debby has made landfall in Florida, knocking out power for thousands of homes and businesses. We'll tell you about the three men in the running to be Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate. The Park Fire in California is now burning more than 400,000 acres, making it the state's fourth largest wildfire in history. Bangladesh's prime minister has stepped down after widespread anti-government protests. And, two competitors had to drop out of today's triathlon, apparently falling sick after swimming in the River Seine.

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Vice President Kamala Harris is in the final hours of her search for a running mate. The global fallout continues from the US jobs report. Hurricane Debby has gotten stronger as it makes its way towards Florida. Anti-immigration and anti-Muslim riots have broken out in the UK. Plus, an American is once again the world’s fastest man, as the triathlon continues to cause controversy at the Paris Olympics.

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As election officials around the country prepare for November’s election, a CNN investigation has found they are already being inundated with dubious complaints about inaccurate voter rolls. The group behind many of the challenges, True the Vote, has long pushed debunked voter-fraud theories. In this episode, we hear how a mobile app has empowered citizens to bring these challenges against their neighbors and look at the impact on regular voters and election administrators. 

Guest: Kyung Lah, CNN Senior Investigative Correspondent

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TikTok thinks these two employees at a New York car dealership deserve Emmys for their viral parodies of the sitcom “The Office.” Recent studies highlight how dementia and Alzheimer’s disease can be prevented, diagnosed and treated. New York City wants to form a new ‘rat pack.’ A history buff took a chance and bought a piece of tent that supposedly belonged to George Washington—and he was shocked it was the real deal. Plus, two US women’s sports teams have a rapper and a former NFL player as some of their biggest fans at the Olympics. 

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Vice President Kamala Harris has earned enough delegates’ votes to win the Democratic nomination—and she faces a critical weekend as she plans to meet with potential running mates. The Pentagon says it will direct "multiple force posture moves" in the Middle East ahead of a possible attack by Iran on Israel. Today’s underwhelming jobs report is prompting calls for the Federal Reserve to respond. The US is suing TikTok for allegedly violating children’s privacy law. Plus, how wildfires take can take a toll on people's mental health.

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The Jerusalem municipality has issued instructions on what to do in the event of the city coming under attack, as tensions grow in the Middle East. Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign raised more than double former President Donald Trump’s campaign last month. The Dow is unsteady after a weaker-than-expected jobs report. Tropical storm warnings are in effect for parts of southwest Florida as extreme weather is expected. Plus, online retail giant Temu is facing complaints from its merchants about fines and customer service.

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A weaker-than-expected US jobs report is underscoring fears the economy is slowing too quickly and could trigger a recession. The US says it’s willing to move resources to the Middle East as tensions in the region rise after the killings of Iran-backed leaders. Former President Donald Trump claims yesterday’s prisoner swap with Russia was a “win for Putin.” Vice President Kamala Harris plans to meet with potential running mates this weekend. Plus, we’ll tell you which countries have won the most medals at the Paris Games so far.

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After a huge prisoner swap with Russia, three Americans are back in the US and have been speaking to reporters. Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign says they raised $310 million in July alone. Florida is preparing as a tropical storm is expected to develop in the Atlantic this weekend. There's outrage after two Al Jazeera journalists were killed in Gaza this week. Plus, we'll tell you how your medication could be making you feel the heat more.

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The three Americans released in a massive prisoner swap with Russia are now back on US soil. President Joe Biden is weighing more US defenses in the Middle East as tensions rise. The US says it's clear Venezuela's president lost the election and the opposition won. Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to name her running mate in the coming days. Plus, swimming star Katie Ledecky has made history again.

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The Americans released in a historic prisoner swap today between the US and Russia are on their way home. The killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh continues to ratchet up tensions in the Middle East as his body arrives in Doha for burial on Friday. A New York appeals court has rejected former President Donald Trump’s attempt to lift the gag order in his hush money case. Simone Biles won another gold medal—we have the details from Paris. Plus, climate change is making coffee more costly.

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President Joe Biden celebrated the historic prisoner exchange with Russia in a speech at the White House. Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance is in Arizona amid a packed campaign schedule. Over 100 million people in the US are under heat alerts. Plus, Italy is enacting new rules to curb overtourism.

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Russia and the US are carrying out a massive prisoner swap and the US says three Americans are on their way home. We're learning new details about the killing of Hamas' political leader. Simone Biles is back in action, going for another gold today at the Paris Games. Audio has been released from the 911 call Sonya Massey's mother made the day before her daughter was shot by police. Plus, the National Guard has been called in as deadly wildfires grow in Colorado.

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American journalist Evan Gershkovich and US Marine veteran Paul Whelan are expected to be released as part of prisoner swap between Russia and the US. Israel says it killed Hamas' military commander last month, but is staying quiet about the death of a political leader. The US has reached plea deals with three men suspected of plotting the 9/11 terror attacks, but some of the victims' families are concerned. Law enforcement officials have accused the acting director of the Secret Service of "misleading the American people". Plus, the Biden Administration wants to stop airlines charging parents to sit next to their kids.

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Israel says it killed Hamas’ military chief in Gaza, but still hasn't confirmed or denied its involvement in the assassination of the militant group's political leader in Iran. Vice President Kamala Harris has responded to former President Donald Trump's comments about her racial heritage. The US has reached a plea deal with one of the alleged masterminds behind the 9/11 terror attacks. An alleged drug cartel boss and founder will appear in a US court today. Plus, we'll bring you all the latest from the Paris Olympics.

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The deaths of two leaders from Iran-backed groups are raising concerns about a wider war in the Middle East. The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady today, but Fed Chair Jerome Powell said cuts are on the table for September. Former President Donald Trump made comments about Vice President Kamala Harris’s racial identity during the National Association of Black Journalists conference. Wildfires in Colorado have forced evacuations from hundreds of homes near Denver. Plus, US swimming star Katie Ledecky broke her own record today.

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The Federal Reserve is holding interest rates steady as hiring slows to a trickle. Oil prices are on the rise as fear spreads of war in the Middle East. Ukraine says there are no casualties after a major Russian drone strike. A South Florida school has suspended an employee accused of letting her transgender daughter play on the girls’ volleyball team. Plus, Maya Rudolph is returning to SNL.

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The world is watching the Middle East, as the region plunges into a dangerous phase following the assassinations of two leaders from Iran-backed militant groups. The Fed is expected to hold interest rates steady today, but we could learn more about when they're planning to drop them. Things are heating up at the Paris Olympics, and we don't just mean the sports. Boeing has named a new CEO amid major losses the company reported from last quarter. Plus, we'll tell you what legislation passed in the Senate with a 91 to 3 vote.

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The Middle East is bracing for the possible fallout after a Hamas leader was assassinated overnight. Vice President Kamala Harris is going on the offensive over immigration. Kari Lake has won the GOP Senate primary in Arizona. The protests in Venezuela have turned deadly. Plus, we’ll tell you about a surprising selfie on the medals podium at the Paris Olympic Games.

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Hamas says its political leader has been killed by an Israeli strike, raising fears of escalation in the region. The Federal reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady today. Wildfires have burned more than 750,000 acres in California this year. The triathlon events have gone ahead at the Paris Olympic Games, after concerns about the safety of the River Seine. Plus. R. Kelly wants the Supreme Court to overturn some of his sex crimes convictions.

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Israel says it launched a strike in southern Beirut today, targeting a high-level Hezbollah commander. Lawmakers praised acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe for his performance in a Senate hearing today, but some are calling for more firings after the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Simone Biles led Team USA’s women's gymnastics team to Olympic gold. Vice President Kamala Harris plans to visit battleground states with her VP pick next week. And, repeated gunfire rang out while CNN interviewed Haiti’s prime minister.

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We’ll tell you what we know so far of Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign platform. The acting director of the secret service fielded questions from senators today about the agency’s hiring practices. Post-election chaos continues in Venezuela with the kidnapping of an opposition leader. New research shows mental health conditions may be underdiagnosed in young people who die by suicide. Plus, extreme heat could be hurting Americans at the grocery store.

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The acting director of the Secret Service says the agency failed and is making changes in the wake of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Team USA is going for gold in the gymnastics today, but a US tennis star is out of the singles competition at the Paris Olympics. The Park Fire in California is now the fifth largest wildfire in US history. Vice President Kamala Harris is trying to keep the momentum going after a big first week of campaigning. And, a stabbing rampage at a kids dance party celebrating Taylor Swift has left the singer, and an entire nation, in shock.

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The acting director of the Secret Service is expected to tell Congress that he's ashamed of the failures that led to the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Vice President Kamala Harris is going after sunbelt voters. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says war between Israel and Lebanon could be avoided. The next few days will be crucial for containing the Park Fire in California, as a man has been charged with arson for allegedly starting the blaze. Plus, a United Airlines plane had to divert its course for a deep clean.

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The acting director of the Secret Service is expected to give more details about the security failures that led to the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. People have been protesting on the streets after Venezuela's controversial election results. The US is advising people not to travel to parts of Lebanon as the threat of an Israeli strike looms. Simone Biles is hoping to add another gold medal to her collection at the women's team gymnastics final at the Paris Olympics. Plus, a federal judge has permanently blocked part of Florida's "Stop WOKE Act."

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President Joe Biden proposed major changes to the US Supreme Court that face an uphill battle in Congress. The US is warning against traveling to Lebanon amid increased tensions with Israel. US intelligence says Iran is trying to undercut former President Donald Trump’s campaign. We have a roundup of some of today’s highlights from the Paris Olympics. Plus, McDonald’s is blaming inflation for its decline in US sales.

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We begin with new developments into the FBI’s investigation on a failed assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump. The US has condemned an attack that killed a dozen children on a soccer field in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro has been declared the winner in the country’s election as world leaders call for transparency. The FDA has approved a blood test for colorectal cancer screening among some adults. And, Olympic organizers apologized after controversy over last week’s opening ceremony.

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It's just 99 days until the 2024 presidential elections after the race was turned upside down last week. Israel is vowing to retaliate against Hezbollah for a strike that killed 12 children, but the militant group in Lebanon is denying responsibility. An event at the Paris Olympics has been postponed again because of concerns about pollution in the River Seine. Extreme heat and humidity could make parts of the world uninhabitable as global warming gets worse. Plus, scientists have found more proof of possible signs of life on Venus.

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There are fears of an all out war in the Middle East after deadly strikes in Israel and Lebanon. It's less than 100 days until the 2024 presidential election and things are heating up. More details are being revealed about security failures in the lead up to the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. President Joe Biden is set to call for Supreme Court reform. Plus, the Park Fire has burned more than 360,000 acres in California and it's still growing.

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Israel is vowing to retaliate against Hezbollah in Lebanon after a strike killed 12 children in a border region. A six week abortion ban is taking effect in Iowa this morning. The New York Times is reporting that law enforcement had been alerted about the gunman who tried to kill former President Donald Trump 90 minutes before he started firing. Two men say they've won Venezuela's presidential elections. And, we'll bring you the highlights from the first weekend of the Paris Olympic Games.

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A sweltering summer is continuing around the world, as the planet continues to break records for the hottest day in recorded history. In the US, medical officials and utility companies in multiple cities are struggling to keep up. In this episode, we look at why power grid resiliency is so crucial to our climate futures and how an initiative is helping to electrify parts of Navajo Nation. 

Guest: Ed Lavandera, CNN Senior National Correspondent

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The Summer Olympics happening now in Paris marks a new milestone for gender equality in sports. A Parisian amateur chef whips up free meals and viral videos to help feed people living on the streets. Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton used AI to reclaim her voice after a degenerative disease took away her ability to speak. A high school cross country team gives shelter dogs some exercise while they train. Plus, a taco stand in Mexico City earned one of the most prestigious culinary honors.

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Former President Donald Trump rebuked Vice President Kamala Harris’ remarks about Israel’s conduct in its war with Hamas during a meeting with the Israeli prime minister. Mexico’s president wants the US to give a “full report” on the operation that led to the arrest of two cartel leaders. We’ll break down some of the highlights of the Olympics opening ceremony. Videogame performers are calling for a strike over AI and pay concerns. Plus, we’ll tell you about the spicy court battle over who invented Flamin’ Hot Cheetos.

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Israeli officials are taking issue with comments Vice President Kamala Harris made about the Israel-Hamas war. Israel’s military says its troops killed about 100 militants in a southern Gaza city as its ground assault continues. An autopsy report has been released on the Black woman fatally shot by a deputy inside her Illinois home. The massive Park Fire in California is now larger than the city of Atlanta as authorities urge residents to evacuate. And, the Olympics opening ceremony is underway despite attacks on France’s high-speed train lines.

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Vice President Kamala Harris says she's ready to debate former President Donald Trump, but it's not clear yet when he'll agree to a head-to-head. Meanwhile, Trump is meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today. A large scale attack on France's train system has caused chaos, just hours before the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics. We're learning who helped US authorities arrest two alleged drug cartel leaders near the southern border. Plus, US inflation is inching towards the Fed's target.

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Pressure is mounting for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reach a deal with Hamas for a ceasefire and hostage release, from the US and from families of the people taken. Despite some GOP claims, a CNN survey has found no legal reasons Vice President Kamala Harris would be stopped from appearing on presidential ballots. An attack on the French train system has caused chaos ahead of the Paris Olympics opening ceremony. The alleged kingpin from a powerful Mexican drug cartel has been arrested in the US. And, a lawmaker makes history by using an AI voice on the House floor.

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The US is increasing pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to accept a ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas. Vice President Kamala Harris has finally gotten the Obamas' endorsement. Two key members from an infamous Mexican drug cartel have been arrested in the US. The Park fire in California has exploded in size. Plus, there's chaos in France after arson attacks on train lines ahead of the Paris Olympics opening ceremony.

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President Joe Biden and Israel’s prime minister met with urgency to reach a ceasefire deal at the top of the agenda today. JD Vance’s past comments about women is drawing criticism from one Hollywood actress. Authorities arrested a man accused of starting the Park Fire in California. Meta’s Oversight Board is calling on the tech giant to do more to address non-consensual, nude deepfakes on its platforms. Plus, an Australian field hockey player is going to great lengths to compete in the Paris Olympics.

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President Joe Biden is expected to urge Israel’s prime minister to accept a Gaza ceasefire deal during their meeting at the White House today. Former President Barack Obama is expected to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris soon. The death toll from landslides in southern Ethiopia continues to rise. One of the first officers who responded to the Uvalde, Texas school massacre has pleaded not guilty to more than two dozen criminal counts. And, the governor of California is calling on state officials to start taking down homeless encampments.

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President Joe Biden is meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today, but their relationship has been tense recently. Vice President Kamala Harris is set to get another high-profile endorsement soon, while she's less than two weeks away from naming her running mate. The US economy looks like its about to stick its soft landing. Nearly 80 large active wildfires are burning in the US. Plus, we'll tell you which airline is getting rid of open seating.

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President Joe Biden said he's passing the torch in an Oval Office address explaining why he decided to end his reelection campaign. Vice President Kamala Harris faces a big test today as she meets with Israel's prime minister. An oil tanker has capsized off the coast of the Philippines. The New York Times is reporting that the Murdoch family is locked in a legal battle over who will control the family business. Plus, a tourist got third degree burns from walking in the sand dunes in Death Valley.

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