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7:15 AM ET, October 15, 2015

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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.
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
Amy Walter / The Cook Political Report:
What Did We Learn From the Democratic Debate
Discussion: The Moderate Voice
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
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
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
David Harsanyi / The Federalist:
Jim Webb, American Hero  —  When Democratic Party presidential hopefuls were asked by CNN's Anderson Cooper to list enemies they had made during their careers that they were most proud of, the only candidate who didn't include any fellow Americans was Jim Webb.
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Tom Benning / Trail Blazers Blog:
Under fire from Democrats, Dallas lawmaker stands by Tweet with Nazi meme
Discussion: Raw Story
Ryan Sutton / Eater NY - All:
Danny Meyer Is Eliminating All Tipping at His Restaurants  —  Big news out of Manhattan: Dining out is about to get turned on its head.  Union Square Hospitality Group, the force behind some of New York's most important restaurants, will announce today that starting in November …
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Jonathan Martin / New York Times:
In Debate, Hillary Clinton Sent a Message to Doubters  —  HENDERSON, Nev. — Democrats expressed growing skepticism on Wednesday that Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. could find a foothold if he entered the presidential campaign as Hillary Rodham Clinton's commanding performance …
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Nick Gass / Politico:
Podesta: It's time for Biden to decide about a 2016 run
Discussion: NPR and Bloomberg.com news
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.
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
Jennifer Medina / New York Times:
Sex Ed Lesson: ‘Yes Means Yes,’ but It's Tricky  —  SAN FRANCISCO — The classroom of 10th graders had already learned about sexually transmitted diseases and various types of birth control.  On this day, the teenagers gathered around tables to discuss another topic: how and why to make sure each step …
Henry Samuel / Telegraph:
France's top weatherman sparks storm over book questioning climate change  —  Philippe Verdier, weather chief at France Télévisions, the country's state broadcaster, reportedly sent on “forced holiday” for releasing book accusing top climatologists of “taking the world hostage”
Discussion: Watts Up With That? and Doug Ross
Todd Starnes / Fox News:
EXCLUSIVE: Football coach says he will defy school's prayer ban  —  Bremerton High School football coach Joe Kennedy (Courtesy Liberty Institute)  —  There's a scene in the great football film “Facing the Giants” when the coach decides to implement a new coaching philosophy - to praise God no matter what the result.
Ian Cummings / Kansas City Star:
Man tries to put out garbage fire by driving over it in a van loaded with ammunition  —  Man abandons van after tires catch fire Flames set off live ammunition in van … A Clay County sheriff's deputy retreated to a safe distance from a van burning in a field Tuesday afternoon after he heard …
 
 
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Kevin Williamson / National Review:
Something's Awesome in the State of Denmark
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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
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
 Earlier Items: 
Kira Lerner / ThinkProgress:
Cruz: Black Lives Matter Is ‘Literally Suggesting And Embracing And Celebrating The Murder Of Police’
Discussion: AMERICAblog News
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
Ben Terris / Washington Post:
I experienced the irresistible torture of watching Rand Paul's campaign livestream
 

 
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Jessica Toonkel / Wall Street Journal:
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Bloomberg:
A look at the challenges facing Crunchyroll, as current and ex-staffers say its management is out of touch, amid Disney and Netflix's expansion into anime

Max Tani / @maxwelltani:
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