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10 Things to Know for Today

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:

1. TRUMP FOES FACE DIMINISHED OPTIONS AT CONVENTION

Republicans and conservatives opposed to the billionaire businessman can still fight over the party’s platform and his choice of a vice presidential nominee.

2. HARD-TALKING MAYOR FAVORED TO BE NEXT PHILIPPINE PRESIDENT

Filipinos line up to vote for a president that opinion polls show will likely be Rodrigo Duterte, the 71-year-old who gained popularity with his pledges to kill criminals and end corruption within six months.