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7:45 AM ET, October 15, 2015

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New York Times:
The Grown-Ups Take the Stage at the Democratic Debate  —  It was impossible not to feel a sense of relief watching the Democratic debate after months dominated by the Republican circus of haters, ranters and that very special group of king killers in Congress.
Discussion: Raw Story and naked capitalism
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David Harsanyi / The Federalist:
Jim Webb, American Hero
Tom Benning / Trail Blazers Blog:
Under fire from Democrats, Dallas lawmaker stands by Tweet with Nazi meme
Discussion: Raw Story
Scott Keyes / ThinkProgress:
Second Republican Congressman Admits Benghazi Committee Was ‘Designed To Go After’ Clinton  —  A second House Republican has now conceded that the overarching purpose of the House Select Committee on Benghazi has been to attack former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
Lauren French / Politico:
GOP leaders ask for suggested changes to House rules  —  <p>Republican leaders are formally asking their rank-and-file members to propose changes to the rules governing the House GOP conference.</p><p> Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, the chair of the Republican Conference and Rep. Luke Messer …
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Anna Palmer / Politico:
Boehner looking to move debt-ceiling bill soon
Alice Ollstein / ThinkProgress:
Newly Released Democratic Debate Ratings Prove That Voters Want Substance  —  Despite assurances from the mainstream media that Tuesday's Democratic debate would struggle to attract viewers — and suggestions its focus on policy would pale in comparison to the name-calling drama of Republican debates …
Discussion: Common Dreams, Progress Pond and CNN
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Lisa de Moraes / Deadline:
Democratic Debate Clocks Record 15.3M Viewers For CNN, Even Without Joe Biden
Discussion: Truth Revolt and Washington Post
Brian Stelter / CNNMoney:
Overnight ratings point to Democratic debate record
Travis Gettys / Raw Story:
WATCH: Alabama man shuts down cops who questioned him for jogging while black — and it's perfect  —  DON'T MISS STORIES.  FOLLOW RAW STORY!  —  An Alabama man recorded himself shutting down two police officers who questioned him for jogging while black.  —  The man, identified as Corey Dickerson …
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Matt Agorist / The Free Thought Project:
Man Eloquently Flexes his Rights & Shuts Down Cops Who Detained Him for Jogging While Black  —  Talladega, AL — Father of three, Corey Dickerson was out for a jog Saturday night when Talladega's finest decided they needed to harass him.  Dickerson is not your average pushover, however, and he knew exactly how to handle himself.
Discussion: addictinginfo.org
Erick Erickson / RedState:
Rand Paul, It Is Time to Take Your Campaign Out Back and Shoot It  —  “Go home to Kentucky, Senator, and save your Senate seat before Kentucky's voters take the incompetence of your Presidential campaign as a reflection on you and your Senate campaign.”  —  What is the most endearing moment …
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Russ Choma / Mother Jones:
Ron Paul Testifies in Trial of Two Indicted Top Aides  —  The charges stem from his 2012 presidential campaign.  —  Former GOP presidential candidate Ron Paul took the stand in an Iowa federal courthouse this afternoon in the trial of two of his top aides from his 2012 presidential campaign.
Discussion: Raw Story and MSNBC
Carol E. Lee / Wall Street Journal:
In Major Afghanistan Shift, Obama Drops Plan to Withdraw Most U.S. Forces  —  New program will keep U.S. at war beyond his presidency  —  WASHINGTON—President Barack Obama will say Thursday that he has ordered a significant slowdown in the withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan …
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Washington Post:
After years of hesitation, Democrats rally around calls for gun control  —  LAS VEGAS — The Democratic presidential candidates have thrust gun control forward as a dominant issue for the national election, crystallizing a sea change in the politics of a controversial subject that recent Democratic nominees have often avoided.
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Daniella Rivera / KTVA-TV:
Woman believed to be on spice disrobes, trashes East Anchorage Subway  —  The woman accused of trashing an East Anchorage Subway Tuesday night has been identified as 35-year-old Nikki Abrell, authorities say.  —  She is charged with third-degree criminal mischief, harassment and resisting arrest …
Discussion: Daily Mail, WTVR-TV and Rare
Wall Street Journal:
FBI, Justice Department Investigating Daily Fantasy Sports Business Model  —  FBI agents have been contacting customers of DraftKings to ask them about their experiences  —  The U.S. Justice Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation are probing whether the business model …
Jim Kiertzner / WXYZ-TV:
Raid on doctor's office after possible fetuses found in car - Was he performing illegal abortions?  —  WEST BLOOMFIELD, Mich. (WXYZ) - 7 Action News has learned police in West Bloomfield found questionable evidence in a trunk of a car that suggests an area doctor may have been performing illegal abortions.
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Samantha Allen / The Daily Beast:
Abortion Doctor Had Human Tissue, Powerful Painkiller in Trunk
Discussion: WJBK-TV, The Daily Caller and RedState
Politico:
Jeb cuts back  —  Eager to show cost consciousness, the Bush campaign's “high life has ended.” … On the first day of a two-day Iowa swing back in August, Jeb Bush flew from Davenport to Ankeny in a private plane.  The next day, after he spent more than four hours bounding around …
Helen / Union Square Hospitality Group:
A Letter from Danny Meyer  —  CONTACT: Kate Lindquist, klindquist@ushgnyc.com, 646-747-0596  —  I am writing to share some important news about Union Square Hospitality Group that we want you to understand before your next visit to one of our restaurants.  —  Recently, our entire company …
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Josh Gerstein / Politico:
Hastert would serve prison time under federal deal  —  <p>Federal prosecutors in Chicago want former House Speaker Dennis Hastert to serve prison time to resolve a criminal indictment charging he violated federal banking law when he withdrew about $900,000 in cash to pay to an unnamed associate …
Discussion: Political Wire
New York Times:
Mr. McCain's Irresponsible Remarks About Sgt. Bergdahl  —  Two military officers who have conducted lengthy reviews of the circumstances that led to the abduction of Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl in Afghanistan in 2009 have concluded that he should not face jail time for having left his base.
 
 
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Bradford Richardson / The Hill:
DNC chief defends party's diversity
Kevin Williamson / National Review:
Something's Awesome in the State of Denmark
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Henry Samuel / Telegraph:
France's top weatherman sparks storm over book questioning climate change
Discussion: Watts Up With That? and Doug Ross
Liam Deacon / BREITBART.COM:
German Migrants Sue Asylum Centre For Not Giving Them Money Fast Enough
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Stephanie Langston / WKRN-TV:
Man shot in head, 2 others injured at party near TSU
Discussion: WIAT-TV
Todd Starnes / Fox News:
EXCLUSIVE: Football coach says he will defy school's prayer ban
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Scott Keyes / ThinkProgress:
Lawmaker Mocks Black Ex-Marine Hit By Voter Disenfranchising Law: ‘Some People Enjoy Being A Victim’
Discussion: Raw Story
George Soros / New Orleans Times-Picayune:
George Soros is spending $256k on a Louisiana political race
Discussion: Daily Kos
Jonah Goldberg / National Review:
The Deeper Significance of Hillary's ‘Enemies’ Gaffe
James Fallows / The Atlantic:
Why They're Running: Lessons From the Democratic Debate
Discussion: Washington Monthly
CNN:
Poll: Trump dominates in Nevada, South Carolina overall and on the issues
 

 
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