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U.S. Department of Justice:
Congressman Chaka Fattah and Associates Charged with Participating in Racketeering Conspiracy — A member of Congress and four of his associates were indicted today for their roles in a racketeering conspiracy involving several schemes that were intended to further the political …
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Rep. Chaka Fattah indicted in racketeering case — Longtime Philadelphia congressman Chaka Fattah (D-Pa.) was indicted Wednesday in a racketeering case stemming from the alleged misappropriation of hundreds of thousands of dollars in federal, charitable and campaign funds after his failed 2007 run for mayor.
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Philly.com:
U.S. Rep. Fattah indicted, allegedly took illegal $1 million loan
U.S. Rep. Fattah indicted, allegedly took illegal $1 million loan
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Hannah Hess / Roll Call:
Rep. Chaka Fattah Charged in 29-Count Indictment (Updated)
Rep. Chaka Fattah Charged in 29-Count Indictment (Updated)
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New York Times:
Under Oath, Donald Trump Shows His Raw Side — Donald J. Trump seemed irritated. He had been grilled for two hours in a lawsuit over a failed Florida real estate project, and he told the lawyer that her questions were “very stupid.” — When the lawyer, Elizabeth Beck, asked for a medical break …
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CNN:
Lawyer: Trump called me ‘disgusting’ for request to pump breast milk
Lawyer: Trump called me ‘disgusting’ for request to pump breast milk
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Michael Falcone / ABC News:
The Note: Clinton, Sanders And The Keys To Keystone
The Note: Clinton, Sanders And The Keys To Keystone
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New York Times
Dan Tuohy / UnionLeader.com:
In one-on-one interview, Clinton talks issues, calls Planned Parenthood videos ‘disturbing’ — New Hampshire Union Leader — Calling them “disturbing,” Hillary Clinton said undercover videos showing Planned Parenthood officials discussing the sale of aborted fetal tissue raise questions about the process nationwide.
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Greg Sargent / Washington Post:
Morning Plum: The GOP Congress is set to run off the rails. That could help Hillary Clinton. — Hillary Clinton has signaled that she hopes to run for president in part by painting the GOP-controlled Congress — and, by extension, the Republican Party — as a divisive, destructive, hidebound, reactionary force.
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Peter Sullivan / The Hill:
Poll: 63 percent oppose defunding Planned Parenthood
Poll: 63 percent oppose defunding Planned Parenthood
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National Review, Truth Revolt and Politico
Judy Kurtz / The Hill:
Hillary's haircut: $600? — Hillary Clinton reportedly went to great lengths to keep a $600 haircut private and away from prying eyes. — The Democratic presidential candidate went to New York's ultra-exclusive John Barrett Salon on Friday for a snip session of her oft-photographed blonde locks, according to the New York Post.
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Josh Kraushaar / National Journal:
Joe Biden's Political Moment
Joe Biden's Political Moment
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Chris Cillizza / Washington Post:
Hillary Clinton's ridiculous hedge on Keystone XL
Hillary Clinton's ridiculous hedge on Keystone XL
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Emily Smith / Page Six:
Hillary Clinton's $600 haircut
Hillary Clinton's $600 haircut
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Cory Bennett / The Hill:
Senate majority whip: Cyber bill will have to wait until fall — Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn (R-Texas) on Tuesday said the upper chamber is unlikely to move on a stalled cybersecurity bill before the August recess. — Senate Republican leaders, including Cornyn, had been angling to get the bill …
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Jordain Carney / The Hill:
McConnell to fast-track bill to defund Planned Parenthood
McConnell to fast-track bill to defund Planned Parenthood
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Jordain Carney / The Hill:
McConnell presses Dems on Planned Parenthood
McConnell presses Dems on Planned Parenthood
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Wall Street Journal:
Taliban Leader Mullah Omar Is Dead, Afghan Officials Say — Death raises questions about who will lead movement — KABUL— Mullah Mohammad Omar, the spiritual leader of the Taliban, is dead, according to Afghan officials and a person close to the group. — His death raises questions …
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BBC:
Taliban conflict: Afghanistan probes Mullah Omar ‘death’ claim — Mullah Omar, filmed in secret by a BBC crew in 1996, was rarely seen in public — The Afghan government is investigating new reports that Taliban leader Mullah Omar has died, a spokesman said.
Ayaz Gul / Voice of America:
Taliban Denies Reported Death of Leader Mullah Omar
Taliban Denies Reported Death of Leader Mullah Omar
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David Daley / Salon:
Camille Paglia takes on Jon Stewart, Trump, Sanders: “Liberals think of themselves as very open-minded, but that's simply not true!” — Trump's a carnival barker, but funnier than Stewart. Richard Dawkins is a joke. Sanders and Drudge earn approval — In part one of our three …
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Kyle Smith / New York Post:
Jon Stewart's secret Obama meetings reveal he's a partisan hack
Jon Stewart's secret Obama meetings reveal he's a partisan hack
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Tom Brady / Facebook:
I am very disappointed by the NFL's decision to uphold the 4 game suspension against me. I did nothing wrong, and no one in the Patriots organization did either. — Despite submitting to hours of testimony over the past 6 months, it is disappointing that the Commissioner upheld …
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Eliza Collins / Politico:
Chris Christie doubles down on marijuana comments — In a Chris Christie administration, there would be no such thing as legal marijuana use. — “Marijuana is against the law in the states and it should be enforced in all 50 states,” the New Jersey governor said on “Fox and Friends” Wednesday morning.
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Sara Jerde / Talking Points Memo:
Christie: Smoke Your Weed While It's Still Legal
Christie: Smoke Your Weed While It's Still Legal
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CNN:
Debris in Indian Ocean checked for MH370 ties — (CNN)Apparent airplane debris found off the coast of Reunion island, a French department in the western Indian Ocean, is being examined to see if it is connected to the 2014 disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, a member of the French Air Force in Reunion said Wednesday.
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Mike Allen / Politico:
Fox lowers threshold for early debate — The change serves to guarantee the presence of candidates such as Lindsey Graham and Carly Fiorina. — Getty — Fox News is opening its 5 p.m. debate to all the announced Republican candidates who fail to make the cut for the Aug. 6 prime-time event …
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Don Melvin / CNN:
Zimbabwean officials: American man wanted in killing of Cecil the lion — Story highlights — (CNN)An American man is being sought in connection with a case that has drawn international attention — the killing of Cecil the lion — Zimbabwean officials said Tuesday.
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Jessica Glenza / Guardian:
US dentist accused of killing Cecil the lion ‘upset’ as hunter becomes hunted
US dentist accused of killing Cecil the lion ‘upset’ as hunter becomes hunted
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Fox4News.com:
FOX 4 reporter confronts woman accused of stealing his identity — An accused credit card thief picked the wrong guy when she used FOX 4 consumer reporter Steve Noviello's Visa account to check into a North Texas hotel. — Farah Parks is accused of stealing Noviello's credit card information …
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Robert J. S. Ross / American Prospect:
Bringing Labor Rights Back to Bangladesh — After a horrific factory collapse in 2013, pressure from global unions, human rights groups, and reputational damage to big fashion brands led to a groundbreaking accord to improve labor conditions. What has it achieved?
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