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As artificial intelligence rapidly advances, experts debate level of threat to humanity

By Paul Solman, Ryan Connelly Holmes

The development of artificial intelligence is speeding up so quickly that it was addressed briefly at both Republican and Democratic conventions. Science fiction has long theorized about the ways in which machines might one day usurp their human overlords. As…

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How ‘Miles the Music Kid’ became an internet sensation

By William Brangham, Jackson Hudgins

Eight-year-old Miles Bonham and his music production videos are striking a chord with millions of social media followers around the world. William Brangham reports for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

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Prosecutor says ex-sheriff’s deputy charged with manslaughter in shooting of Black airman at his home

By Kate Payne, Curt Anderson, Jeff Martin, Associated Press

Former Okaloosa County deputy Eddie Duran was charged in connection with the May 3 shooting death of Senior Airman Roger Fortson.

As ‘joyful’ Democratic convention concludes, the challenge for Kamala Harris’ campaign now begins

By Steve Peoples, Zeke Miller, Josh Boak, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press

Democrats at their national convention predicted Kamala Harris would defeat Donald Trump, but the stark reality is that the real test for Harris has only just begun.

Kamala Harris’ racial and cultural background took stage throughout the Democratic convention

By Matt Brown, Aaron Morrison, Tracy Brown, Associated Press

Vice President Kamala Harris didn't explicitly mention the racial and gender firsts she would set if elected to the White House, instead she opted for direct mentions of her multiracial background and upbringing.

Tropical storm forecast to hit Hawaii with strong winds and heavy rain this weekend

By Audrey McAvoy, Associated Press

A tropical storm is expected to deliver strong winds and heavy rain to Hawaii this weekend as it passes south of the island chain.

A 2nd ex-Memphis officer accused in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols is changing his plea

By Adrian Sainz, Jonathan Mattise, Associated Press

A second former Memphis police officer accused in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols last year is changing his not-guilty plea in the case that sparked outrage and calls for police reform.

WATCH: U.S. indicts Guatemalan national in smuggling case over deaths of 53 migrants in Texas truck

By Sonia Pérez D., Jim Vertuno, Associated Press

Officials announced Thursday that Rigoberto Román Mirnado Orozco is charged with six counts of migrant smuggling resulting in death or serious injury in the deadliest attempt from the U.S. Mexico border.

Arkansas Supreme Court upholds rejection of abortion ballot measure

By Andrew DeMillo, Associated Press

The ruling dashed the hopes of organizers, who submitted the petitions, of getting the constitutional amendment measure on the ballot in the predominantly Republican state, where many top leaders tout their opposition to abortion.