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Jamelle Bouie / Slate:
Why Darren Wilson was never going to be indicted for killing Michael Brown. — The first Ferguson protests had two slogans: “Hands up, don't shoot”—referring to Michael Brown's final actions before he was killed—and “Justice for Michael Brown.” And when you asked protesters what they meant by …
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Wbastone / The Smoking Gun:
Michael Brown's Stepfather Urged Protesters To “Burn This Bitch Down” After Grand Jury Announcement — Buster — Michael Brown's stepfather last night repeatedly urged protesters to “Burn this bitch down” after a prosecutor announced that no criminal charges would be filed against the Ferguson …
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Conor Friedersdorf / The Atlantic Online:
Witnesses Saw Michael Brown Attacking-and Others Saw Him Giving Up — A grand jury in St. Louis County, Missouri, has ruled that there is no probable cause to believe Officer Darren Wilson committed a crime when he killed Michael Brown. Put another way, in their estimation …
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Ben Casselman / FiveThirtyEight:
It's Incredibly Rare For A Grand Jury To Do What Ferguson's Just Did — A St. Louis County grand jury on Monday decided not to indict Ferguson, Missouri, police Officer Darren Wilson in the August killing of teenager Michael Brown. The decision wasn't a surprise — leaks from the grand jury …
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Kendall Breitman / Politico:
Peter King: President Obama should invite Officer Darren Wilson to the W.H. — Rep. Peter King has a suggestion for the White House in dealing with the latest developments in Ferguson — invite Officer Darren Wilson over. — “I think it would be very helpful if President Obama went and met …
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Meghan Keneally / ABC News:
Exclusive: George Stephanopoulos Interviews Police Officer Darren Wilson … In an exclusive interview with ABC News' George Stephanopoulos, police officer Darren Wilson breaks his silence about the shooting of Michael Brown. — Wilson told ABC News that he did not execute Brown on August 9 …
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Catherine Thompson / Talking Points Memo:
Ferguson Library Sees ‘Staggering’ Spike In Donations After Grand Jury Decision
Ferguson Library Sees ‘Staggering’ Spike In Donations After Grand Jury Decision
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Alana Horowitz / The Huffington Post:
Ferguson Prosecutor Robert McCulloch Gives Bizarre Press Conference
Ferguson Prosecutor Robert McCulloch Gives Bizarre Press Conference
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New York Times:
After Violent Night in Ferguson, State Acts to Protect People and Property
After Violent Night in Ferguson, State Acts to Protect People and Property
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KSDK-TV:
Last Slide — He said gas lines were another challenge faced …
Last Slide — He said gas lines were another challenge faced …
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Ron Christie / The Daily Beast:
Justice Was Served in Ferguson—This Isn't Jim Crow America
Justice Was Served in Ferguson—This Isn't Jim Crow America
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Judd Legum / ThinkProgress:
Legal Experts Explain Why The Ferguson Grand Jury Was Set Up For Failure
Legal Experts Explain Why The Ferguson Grand Jury Was Set Up For Failure
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Brian Beutler / The New Republic:
Go to Ferguson Right Now, President Obama, and Give Your Biggest Race Speech Yet
Go to Ferguson Right Now, President Obama, and Give Your Biggest Race Speech Yet
Catherine Thompson / Talking Points Memo:
Darren Wilson Told Grand Jury That Michael Brown Looked Like A ‘Demon’
Darren Wilson Told Grand Jury That Michael Brown Looked Like A ‘Demon’
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Maria L. La Ganga / Los Angeles Times:
Darren Wilson, recalling shooting, said Michael Brown looked like a demon
Darren Wilson, recalling shooting, said Michael Brown looked like a demon
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Kathleen Hunter / Bloomberg.com:
Democrats Erred by Acting on Health Care in 2010, Schumer Says — Nov. 25 (Bloomberg) — Democrats made a mistake by passing President Barack Obama's health-care law in 2010 instead of focusing more directly on helping the middle class, third-ranking U.S. Senate Democrat Charles Schumer said today.
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Sahil Kapur / Talking Points Memo:
Schumer: Democrats Screwed Up By Passing Obamacare In 2010 — New York Sen. Chuck Schumer said Tuesday that Democrats made a mistake by setting their sights on health care reform early in President Barack Obama's first term, arguing that his party should have focused on fixing the economy first.
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The Hill:
How Obama and Chuck Hagel reached the end of the line
How Obama and Chuck Hagel reached the end of the line
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Glenn Thrush / Politico:
How Obama Dumped Hagel
How Obama Dumped Hagel
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Igor Volsky / ThinkProgress:
Congress Poised To Eliminate Key Tax Breaks For Middle Class, Provide Permanent Tax Breaks For Corporations — Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) has reached a compromise with House Republicans on a package of tax breaks that would permanently extend relief for big multinational …
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Brian Faler / Politico:
Draft tax break deal makes many corporate perks permanent — Lawmakers are nearing a major tax deal worth more than $400 billion to permanently renew a batch of expired tax benefits, including major corporate perks. — Provisions giving business write-offs for investments and research …
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Tara Culp-Ressler / ThinkProgress:
How To Talk To Your Tea Party Uncle About Obamacare This Thanksgiving — As your family gathers around the table this Thanksgiving, the conversation may get a little heated if your right-wing relatives bring up President Obama's signature health law. The Affordable Care Act remains …
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Jeremy W. Peters / New York Times:
Obama's Immigration Action Reinvigorates Tea Party
Obama's Immigration Action Reinvigorates Tea Party
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Sen. Rand Paul / TIME:
Rand Paul: The Politicians Are To Blame in Ferguson — The failure of the War on Poverty has created a culture of violence and put police in a nearly impossible situation. — We are witnessing a tragedy in Ferguson. This city in Missouri has become a focal point for so much.
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Tony Romm / Politico:
Rand Paul on Ferguson: Criminal justice reforms part of answer
Rand Paul on Ferguson: Criminal justice reforms part of answer
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Ken Kurson / The New York Observer:
Sen. Ted Cruz, '16 Presidential Hopeful, Woos New York Jewish Donors — 'I don't think I'm all that conservative'; If not a love match, at least some serious flirting — Ted Cruz addresses a small lunch group, including from left Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, Michael Steinhardt, Ken Abramowitz and Mort Klein.
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Joe Millitzer / FOX2now.com:
Body found in Ferguson neighborhood — FERGUSON, MO (KTVI) - A body was found in a Ferguson neighborhood just east of the Canfield apartments in the 9400 block of Glen Owen drive. The body was found in a white Pontiac car parked in a driveway at around 9am. — The driver's side window is shot out.
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Sarah Ferris / The Hill:
‘Stupidity’ consultant agrees to testify — Jonathan Gruber, the former ObamaCare adviser in hot water for his comments about the “stupidity of the American voter,” has agreed to testify at a House panel next month, setting up a healthcare showdown in what could be the final week of this Congress.
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New York Times:
F.D.A. to Require Calorie Count, Even for Popcorn at the Movies — WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration will announce sweeping rules on Tuesday that will require chain restaurants, movie theaters and pizza parlors across the country to post calorie counts on their menus.
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