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CNN contributors and a range of commentators offer their takes on the Democratic Party convention, Hillary Clinton's speech and what to expect from the Democratic Party moving forward. The views expressed are the writers' own.

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A 7-year-old Moroccan girl has died after a zoo elephant threw a rock at her.

A seven-year-old Moroccan girl has died after a zoo elephant threw a rock at her.

The Great Wall is disappearing, brick by brick, and Chinese authorities have had enough.

The final night of the Democratic National Convention highlighted Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton's commitment to public service, as well as the sacrifice of American soldiers and immigrants.

Donald Trump, after hearing speeches at the Democratic convention this week, said Thursday he wanted to "hit a number of those speakers so hard, their heads would spin."

At the Democratic National Convention, Hillary Clinton criticizes Donald Trump by saying not to believe anyone who says "I alone can fix it."

Khizr Khan, the father of a Muslim U.S. soldier killed in combat, criticized Donald Trump's stance against immigrants and Muslims during a speech at the Democratic National Convention.

In brief remarks at the Democratic National Convention, singer Katy Perry urged voters to go to the polls on election day and elect Hillary Clinton for president.

The Olympics may have taken center stage in Brazil this year, but it's worth taking the time to enjoy some of the country's most stunning assets

Democrats honor fallen officers at convention

Just as they have in every presidential election since I became eligible to vote, the Democrats this year have broken my heart. By nominating a ticket (and adopting a platform) that is aggressively committed to maximal abortion rights, the Democratic Party has signaled unequivocally that it does not want voters like me. And this includes the choice of vice presidential candidate Tim Kaine, who introduced himself at the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday night.

Vice President Joe Biden plans to carry his message against sexual assault onto a television episode of the hit series "Law and Order: Special Victims Unit."

Even as their parents are competing against each other for the presidency, Ivanka Trump and Chelsea Clinton are friends. CNN's Amara Walker reports.

The quadrennial national political conventions are tightly scripted affairs designed to sell the voting public on an idealized version of the party and its candidates for high office. In Philadelphia this week, Democrats are seeking -- with varying success -- to present a vision of unity behind Hillary Clinton, who will accept the party's presidential nomination on Thursday night.

Now you can ride your suitcase. CNN's Jeanne Moos took a test drive on a motorized suitcase.

The North Miami behavioral therapist shot by police last week as he tried to calm a man with autism in his care was back in a Florida hospital on Thursday.

The message may differ from convention to convention, but whether it's Democratic or Republican, there's always one constant.

Syrian and Russian forces are to open humanitarian corridors for people to flee the besieged city of Aleppo, both countries' state media reported Thursday, the day after Syria's army announced it had encircled the city and cut off rebel supply routes.