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First presidential debate - as it happened: Hillary Clinton comes out on top as defensive Donald Trump flounders First presidential debate - as it happened: Hillary Clinton comes out on top as defensive Donald Trump flounders
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Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump faced off in their first debate since becoming the presidential nominees. Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump faced off in their first debate since becoming the presidential nominees. 
The candidates entered the debate in a near dead heat as polls showed Ms Clinton's lead all but disappear. But Ms Clinton may see a boost after tonight's performance, during which Mr Trump appeared underprepared. The candidates entered the debate in a near dead heat as polls showed Ms Clinton's lead all but disappear. But Ms Clinton may see a boost after tonight's performance, during which Mr Trump appeared underprepared. 
Mr Trump repeatedly resorted to the version of himself present during the Republican primaries, as he continuously interrupted Ms Clinton and continued to repeat falsehoods.Mr Trump repeatedly resorted to the version of himself present during the Republican primaries, as he continuously interrupted Ms Clinton and continued to repeat falsehoods.
Some 100 million viewers were expected to tune in to the evening's event. 
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