Kamala Harris’s big moment, and a message of hope: key takeaways from the Democratic convention’s final night

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The Democratic national convention has ended in Chicago, with vice-president Kamala Harris formally accepting the nomination and making her pitch to voters. Here are some key takeaways from the fourth night:

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