Democrats, Republicans and Wall Street Tycoons  —  Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders had an argument about financial regulation during Tuesday's debate — but it wasn't about whether to crack down on banks.  Instead, it was about whose plan was tougher.  The contrast with Republicans …

NBC Online Poll: Clinton Wins Debate, Re-energizes Core Backers  —  Hillary Clinton's performance in Tuesday night's debate resonated strongly among members of her party, with more than half—56%—saying she won the debate.  Just 3% of Democrats who watched or followed coverage of the debate …

Obama's Comments on Clinton Emails Collide With F.B.I. Inquiry  —  WASHINGTON — Federal agents were still cataloging the classified information from Hillary Rodham Clinton's personal email server last week when President Obama went on television and played down the matter.

Romney: Trump's controversial comments will hurt the GOP nominee  —  <p>Mitt Romney thinks that Donald Trump's controversial comments could taint the ultimate Republican nominee — even if it ends up being someone other than the businessman. </p><p>"Some of the things he's said …

Insurrection Erupts at the Democratic National Committee  —  Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz's autocratic ways in setting the debate schedule in Hillary's favor, insiders say, alienated many of her colleagues.  And the problem may get worse.  —  jheil

L.A. County mudslides trap numerous cars; I-5 closed to traffic  —  The emergency message crackled over the car radio, warning listeners of looming flash floods.  —  Wayne Foss of Lancaster dismissed it without a second thought and continued on his way to an afternoon business meeting in nearby Lake Hughes.

RNC chair: GOP will be ‘cooked’ as national party with 2016 loss  —  Share Tweet Reddit Digg Mail Print SMS More  —  Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus fears the worst for his party in the event of a loss in 2016.  —  During an exclusive interview with the Washington Examiner Thursday …

Joseph's Tomb site catches fire in spate of Palestinian-Israeli violence  —  (CNN)Fire broke out at the compound housing Joseph's Tomb overnight, a religious site venerated by Jews, the Israel Defense Forces said.  Palestinian forces dispersed alleged Palestinian arsonists and put out the fire.

McDonald's all-day breakfast has been a disaster  —  They're in no way “lovin' it.”  —  McDonald's franchisees say the launch of all-day breakfast has been a disaster — griping that it has slowed down service, lowered average bills and sparked chaos in the kitchens.

Crist to announce bid for Congress next week  —  Former Florida governor Charlie Crist is set to announce his bid for Congress during a Tuesday press conference in St. Petersburg.  —  A release from Kevin Cate, an adviser to Crist's failed 2014 bid for governor, says Crist will make a “major announcement.”

Obama passes on chance to talk about a Biden run  —  President Barack Obama passed on a chance to weigh in or give an indication on Friday as to whether Vice President Joe Biden is going to pursue a run for the Democratic presidential nomination.  —  “I'm not going to comment on what Joe's doing or not doing.

Steve McCoy let go from NewsRadio 106.7 after trumped-up Trump interview  —  Steve McCoy with his former radio co-host Vikki Locke.  CREDIT: Jennifer Brett  —  By RODNEY HO/ rho@ajc.com, originally filed Friday, October 16, 2015  —  Steve McCoy was let go from NewsRadio 106.7 Friday following …

What Bill O'Reilly's new book on Ronald Reagan gets wrong about Ronald Reagan  —  Bad sources and old misconceptions persist in “Killing Reagan”  —  “Killing Reagan,” by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard, is supposed to be a book of new scholarship on the Reagan presidency.

After Confederate flag battle, South Carolina senator questions Mass. banner  —  South Carolina officials voted this summer to remove their state's Confederate flag after a devastating, racially-charged mass murder in a Charleston church.  —  While explaining his support of that decision on Thursday …