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Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton give a thumbs up after taking the stage to make her acceptance speech during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Thursday, July 28, 2016. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton give a thumbs up after taking the stage to make her acceptance speech during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Thursday, July 28, 2016. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
July 29, 2016

Get ready for the debates. She embraced the wonkiness, acknowledging that she is not an orator like her husband or the current Oval Office holder, but Hillary Clinton can fight. Who's ready for the debates? |  Photos 

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Demotion for Brave pitcher.  The team has sent pitcher Matt Wisler to Gwinnett after the Phillies roughed him up for a 7-5 victory at Turner Field Thursday night.

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