Kamala Harris to interview vice-presidential contenders

The vice-president is meeting contenders to be her running mate ahead of a battleground tour.

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Among those travelling to Washington, DC, to meet Ms Harris are Governor Josh Shapiro, Senator Mark Kelly and Governor Tim Walz.

The choices for the Democratic vice-president has been narrowed to a group of five, according to CBS, the BBC's US partner.

A decision is required before the Democratic National Convention, which starts on 19 August in Chicago.

It is unclear whether other potential candidates, including Governors Andy Beshear or Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, were scheduled to meet with Ms Harris.

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