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Many Democrats don't think they'll see a woman become president, AP-NORC poll finds
Read full article: Many Democrats don't think they'll see a woman become president, AP-NORC poll findsAn increasing number of Democrats are questioning whether their party’s commitment to diverse candidates, especially women, may lead to more political struggles in the Trump era.
Biden touts investment in rural areas in Minnesota, the home state of his primary challenger
Read full article: Biden touts investment in rural areas in Minnesota, the home state of his primary challengerPresident Joe Biden has visited a family-run farm in Minnesota and held a fundraiser featuring many of the state’s top Democrats.
After convention chaos, Minnesota DFL committee gives initial nod to ban those engaged in violence
Read full article: After convention chaos, Minnesota DFL committee gives initial nod to ban those engaged in violenceThe executive committee of Minnesota's Democratic Farmer Labor Party gave initial approval to bylaws that will permanently ban people who engage in or incite violent acts from participating in party activities.
Orlando FreeFall employees had less than 5 weeks of on-site experience, new records show
Read full article: Orlando FreeFall employees had less than 5 weeks of on-site experience, new records showThe ride operator of Orlando FreeFall the night of Tyre Sampson’s death had received her training only four and a half weeks prior, according to records released by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Orlando FreeFall restraint locked when teen fell, did not function as intended, independent safety inspector says
Read full article: Orlando FreeFall restraint locked when teen fell, did not function as intended, independent safety inspector saysA longtime independent ride safety inspector and expert witness said the ride manual for the FreeFall drop tower — obtained by News 6 from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services which is now responsible for investigating the accident — shows that the ride maker and ride operator failed 14-year-old Tyre Sampson.
Private ride inspector says 14-year-old who fell from Orlando drop tower too big to ride
Read full article: Private ride inspector says 14-year-old who fell from Orlando drop tower too big to rideJust hours after 14-year-old Tyre Sampson fell from the Orlando FreeFall to his death late Thursday, state inspectors from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services were at Orlando’s ICON Park honing in their investigation on the ride shoulder restraint bar, meant to keep a rider from falling out.