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How Jeb and the GOP got trumped — The establishment wanted a sweet '16, not a 17-candidate pileup. Here's what happened. — SHARES — Jeb Bush, the man who would be frontrunner, was as surprised as anybody when Donald Trump jumped into the 2016 presidential race in June.
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Gabriel Sherman / New York Magazine:
The Trump Campaign Has Descended Into Civil War — Even Ivanka Has Gotten Involved — Left unchecked, the dysfunction threatens to undermine the Donald's core message: his management acumen. — Shares … No matter what happens when Donald Trump takes center stage at the prime …
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Matt Taibbi / Rolling Stone:
The Official GOP Debate Drinking Game Rules — On Thursday, August 6th, in Cleveland, Fox is hosting the first of many debates between candidates for the Republican Party presidential nomination. — Actually there will be two debates. One is for the top 10 poll performers …
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Alex Isenstadt / Politico:
The GOP debate: 5 things to watch
The GOP debate: 5 things to watch
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TMZ.com:
Jennifer Aniston & Justin Theroux — Surprise, We're Married!!! (PHOTOS) … 8/6/2015 7:08 AM PDT BY TMZ STAFF — EXCLUSIVE — Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux had a surprise wedding at their Bel Air mansion last night — telling all their celeb pals it was just a birthday party, but then did the deed, instead.
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Stephanie Webber / Us Weekly:
Jennifer Aniston, Justin Theroux Marry in Top-Secret Wedding: Details! — J&J forever! Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux have at last tied the knot, multiple sources confirm to Us Weekly. The couple married in a top-secret wedding at their L.A. home on Wednesday, Aug. 5.
Ashley Parker / New York Times:
Fox News Moderators Look for Ways to Keep 10 Candidates on Their Toes — CLEVELAND — Just over 24 hours before the first Republican primary debate here, more than a dozen Fox News executives and producers gathered Wednesday with their debate moderators — Bret Baier, Megyn Kelly and Chris Wallace …
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Mark Hensch / The Hill:
No apology from GOP, Santorum says
No apology from GOP, Santorum says
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Zeke J Miller / TIME:
Republican Committee Quietly Rejects Anti-Gay Marriage Resolution
Republican Committee Quietly Rejects Anti-Gay Marriage Resolution
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James Miklaszewski / CNBC:
Russia hacks Pentagon computers: NBC, citing sources — NBC News is reporting Russia has hacked computers at the Pentagon, with CNBC's Sue Herera. — U.S. officials tell NBC News that Russia launched a “sophisticated cyberattack” against the Pentagon's Joint Staff unclassified email system …
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Nancy A. Youssef / The Daily Beast:
Pentagon Hack ‘Most Sophisticated’ Ever
Pentagon Hack ‘Most Sophisticated’ Ever
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Business Insider
Emily L. Mahoney / Arizona Republic:
Bounty hunters mistakenly target Phoenix police chief's house — Raw video: Bounty hunters mistakenly target Phoenix police chief's house — It was a case of mistaken identity worthy of reality television. And it could have had deadly consequences. — Eleven bounty hunters looking …
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Caitlin Cruz / Talking Points Memo:
Bounty Hunters Mistakenly Target Phoenix Police Chief's House (VIDEO)
Bounty Hunters Mistakenly Target Phoenix Police Chief's House (VIDEO)
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Politico:
Democrats set debate schedule — Democrats have got themselves a primary. — The first debate for the Democratic Party's 2016 presidential contenders will take place October 13 in Nevada and be hosted by CNN, the Democratic National Committee announced Thursday, just hours …
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John Hersey / New Yorker:
I—A NOISELESS FLASH — At exactly fifteen minutes past eight in the morning, on August 6, 1945, Japanese time, at the moment when the atomic bomb flashed above Hiroshima, Miss Toshiko Sasaki, a clerk in the personnel department of the East Asia Tin Works, had just sat down at her place …
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Yahoo Politics:
Whether or not Biden runs, Clinton has a problem — Even to those who dismiss him, Vice President Joe Biden is as real and authentic as they come. (Photo: Dennis Van Tine/STAR MAX/IPx via Getty Images) — I spent a few hours this week, in my service to all of you, trying to determine …
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Veronica Rocha / Los Angeles Times:
Police review video of Northern California officer pulling gun on man recording him — A Northern California police department is reviewing a video showing one of its officers pulling a gun on a man who was recording him on his cellphone. — The video, posted on YouTube …
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Howard Schultz / New York Times:
America Deserves a Servant Leader — FROM the earliest days of Starbucks, I've been captivated by the art of leadership. I was mentored over three decades by Warren G. Bennis, the eminent professor and scholar on leadership. I've gathered insights from peers, and I've drawn inspiration from our 300,000 employees.
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Kevin Reece / KHOU-TV:
Dash cam video released of state rep's traffic stop — The Austin County Sheriff's Office released the dash camera video of a July 14 traffic stop of State — The Austin County Sheriff's Office released the dash camera video of a July 14 traffic stop of State Representative Garnet Coleman Tuesday …
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Alan M. Dershowitz / USA Today:
Mr. Obama, your Iran deal will fall apart: Alan Dershowitz — President Obama urged support for the Iran nuclear deal while speaking at American University in Washington. He outlined the deal and denounced critics' claims that the deal would open a pathway for Iran to obtain a nuclear weapon.
Jason Whitely / WFAA-TV:
Paxton ordered to contempt hearing over same-sex marriage — DALLAS - Legally, this has not been a good week for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. — Two days after Collin County unsealed indictments against him for securities fraud, a federal judge ordered him to court for a contempt hearing …
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Dave Hutchinson / New Jersey Online:
Hillsborough man pleads guilty to murder of co-worker, setting her body on fire — Juan Jimenez-Olivera, 30, of Hillsborough, left, and Sviatlana Dranko, 30, of Hillsborough. (Photo courtesy Somerset County Prosecutor's Office) (Somerset County Prosecutor's Office)
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Dan Weikel / Los Angeles Times:
L.A. will transfer airport ownership back to Ontario — After years of litigation and contentious negotiations, Los Angeles has agreed to transfer ownership of struggling LA/Ontario International Airport back to the city of Ontario, The Times learned Wednesday.
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Gregory Korte / OnPolitics:
Senate report: IRS' Lerner also targeted Bristol Palin — Bristol Palin in 2011. Laura Segall, Getty Images) — Lois Lerner, the key figure in the controversy over the Internal Revenue Service's targeting of conservative groups for added scrutiny, once considered opening up an audit …
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Devlin Barrett / Wall Street Journal:
FBI to Seek Counseling, Not Handcuffs, for Some Islamic State Suspects — Faced with a wave of potential homegrown terrorists, the FBI embarks on a new approach to help prevent people from turning violent — Faced with a wave of potential homegrown Islamic State supporters …
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Gary Levin / USA Today:
Jon Stewart is ending his ‘Daily’ routine — After 16-plus years and nearly 2,600 episodes as host of Comedy Central's The Daily Show, Jon Stewart has his final Moment of Zen Thursday. — He's been media critic, news provider, political scold, truth-teller and guiding spirit …
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David Lat / Above the Law:
Jared Leto's Lawyer Strenuously Objects To Claims That Her Client Has A Large — Yes, Large — Penis — On Tuesday, Allison S. Hart of Lavely & Singer, the prominent entertainment law firm, sent a letter threatening legal action against Lipstick Alley, a celebrity gossip site featuring message boards …
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Jordain Carney / The Hill:
Top GOP senator blocking State nominees over Clinton probe — Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) is blocking State Department officials' nominations, citing a slow response over his inquiries on Hillary Clinton's emails and a former top aide. — The chairman of the Judiciary Committee …
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Daily Kos
New York Daily News:
Brooklyn NYPD sergeant charged with raping teen — An NYPD sergeant was arrested Wednesday and charged with raping a 15 year-old-girl. — In a 40-count indictment, a Brooklyn grand jury said Joel Doseau, 43, who is assigned to the Brooklyn South command, had an ongoing sexual relationship with the girl …
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