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Feeling The Music With Deaf 'America's Got Talent' Finalist Mandy Harvey

Mandy Harvey, a singer-songwriter who is deaf, is one of the final ten contestants in the latest round of America's Got Talent. NBC/Trae Patton/NBC hide caption

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Feeling The Music With Deaf 'America's Got Talent' Finalist Mandy Harvey

The singer-songwriter was born with an ear deformity that made hearing difficult; eventually, she lost her residual hearing. But if you're going to vote for her, she wants you to look past that.

Senate Intel Panel's Meeting With Trump Lawyer Abruptly Called Off

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Aung San Suu Kyi Defends Myanmar Military's Response To Rohingya Muslims

by Michael Sullivan

Aung San Suu Kyi Defends Myanmar Military's Response To Rohingya Muslims

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Refugees International Head: Abuses Against Rohingya Refugees 'Almost Unimaginable'

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In Chicago, More Often Than Any U.S. City, Shooters are Teens

by Patrick Smith

In Chicago, More Often Than Any U.S. City, Shooters are Teens

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Puerto Rico Braces For Hurricane Maria

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After 10 Years Away From Senate, Rick Santorum At Center Of Health Care Debate

by Scott Detrow

After 10 Years Away From Senate, Rick Santorum At Center Of Health Care Debate

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Partnership Between Drug Giant And Native American Tribe May Affect Patent Challenges

by David Sommerstein

Partnership Between Drug Giant And Native American Tribe May Affect Patent Challenges

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'The Autobiography Of Gucci Mane': A Story Of Rap And Rebirth

"It's just truth," Gucci Mane says of his new book. "It's the underdog story because I been jumping hurdles my whole life." Cameron Kirkland/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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'The Autobiography Of Gucci Mane': A Story Of Rap And Rebirth

by Christina Cala , Ailsa Chang

'The Autobiography Of Gucci Mane': A Story Of Rap And Rebirth

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At U.N., Trump Promotes "America First" Mantra

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Trump At The U.N.: Saber Rattling Or Wielding A Saber?

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Protesters In Atlanta Clash With Police Over Shooting Of Georgia Tech Student

by Lisa Hagen

Protesters In Atlanta Clash With Police Over Shooting Of Georgia Tech Student

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Powerful Earthquake Rocks Mexico City

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Eyeing Toys R Us' Future, Analyst Suggests Hands-On Displays

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Trump, And Most Black College Presidents, Absent From Annual Meeting

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Trump, And Most Black College Presidents, Absent From Annual Meeting

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Trump, And Most Black College Presidents, Absent From Annual Meeting

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A Girl's Love For Bugs Goes Viral

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World

St. Thomas Braces For 'Another Long 24-Hour Period' As Hurricane Maria Approaches

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The 'Man Who Saved The World' From Potential Nuclear Exchange Dies

by Greg Myre

The 'Man Who Saved The World' From Potential Nuclear Exchange Dies

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Mandy Harvey, a singer-songwriter who is deaf, is one of the final ten contestants in the latest round of America's Got Talent. NBC/Trae Patton/NBC hide caption

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Feeling The Music With Deaf 'America's Got Talent' Finalist Mandy Harvey

by Stacy Nick

Feeling The Music With Deaf 'America's Got Talent' Finalist Mandy Harvey

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Latin America

Puerto Rico Governor Anticipates Hurricane Maria Will Bring 'Severe Devastation'

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In Mexico City, Volunteers Rush To Clear Rubble After Earthquake

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