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The Latest: 08/17/2024 10:17am ET
And BC News Radio, I'm Rob Martier. The Democratic National Convention begins Monday in Chicago. This year's Democratic Presidential Nominating Convention runs from August 19 through the 22nd at the United Center and the McCormick Place Convention Center and will be streaming on its YouTube channel. It can also be seen on broadcast and cable TV networks. Officials expect 50,000 people to visit Chicago for the convention. House Republicans are launching an investigation into Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Tim Walls. Here's Brian Schook. House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer announced the committee is looking into Walls' work related to China, including coordinating student trips. Gaza Health officials say at least 17 Palestinians were killed and dozens were wounded. In an Israeli airstrike today, officials say the attack came as Israel issued new evacuation orders citing Hamas rocket fire nearby. Rob Arter, NBC News Radio.