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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz defends his military record during his first solo rally as a vice presidential candidate, Puerto Rico prepares for Tropical Storm Ernesto as it is expected to strengthen into a hurricane and Ukrainian troops continue to capture towns in a Western Russian province. » Subscribe to NBC News: » Watch more NBC video: NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC News Digital features , , , Nightly News, Meet the Press, Dateline, and the existing apps and digital extensions of these respective properties. We deliver the best in breaking news, live video coverage, original journalism and segments from your favorite NBC News Shows. Connect with NBC News Online! NBC News App: Breaking News Alerts: