Correction: Harris Tiebreaker story

Jul 12, 2023, 3:10 PM | Updated: Jul 17, 2023, 5:24 pm

Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the Aspen Ideas: Climate conference, Wednesday, March 8, 2023, in Miami Beach, Fla. The conference is co-hosted by the Aspen Institute and the City of Miami Beach. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
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WASHINGTON (AP) — In a story published July 13, 2023, about Vice President Kamala Harris, The Associated Press erroneously reported that she is the first person of color to serve as vice president. Harris is the first Black person, first person of South Asian descent and first woman to serve as vice president.

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Correction: Harris Tiebreaker story

United States News

Seattle cop who made callous remarks after Indian woman’s death has been administratively reassigned

Truck gets wedged in tunnel between Manhattan and Brooklyn after ignoring warnings

Ohio football coach whose team called ‘Nazi’ during game says he was forced to resign, no ill intent

Former lawmaker who led Michigan marijuana board is sent to prison for bribery

Wisconsin corn mill owners plead to federal charges in fatal explosion, will pay $11.25 million

Former Colorado fugitive sentenced to prison for spectacular Caesars Palace standoff in Vegas

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