Cruz: CNBC debate moderators were ‘left-wing operatives’  —  Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) says the moderators at CNBC's GOP presidential debate were “left-wing operatives” trying to weaken Republican presidential candidates.  —  He added future debates should be hosted by moderators who have voted …

4 dead after morning shootings in downtown Colorado Springs  —  Gunfire rang out Saturday morning east of downtown Colorado Springs, leaving bullet-riddled bodies lying in the 200 block of North Prospect Street and in front of a Wendy's restaurant on North Wahsatch Avenue.

First on CNN: Trump slams Obama over ground troops in Syria  —  Norfolk, Virginia (CNN)Donald Trump on Saturday knocked President Barack Obama's decision to deploy fewer than 50 Special Operations forces on the ground in Syria, suggesting the strategy is a half-measure.

Fall of the House of Bush  —  WASHINGTON — JEB, dragging his wilted exclamation point around, is so boring that it's hard to focus on the epic nature of his battle.  —  Not the battle against Donald Trump, although his beat-down by Trump is garishly entertaining.

ISIS ‘shot down’ Russian Sinai plane that crashed and killed all 224 passengers  — The aircraft was reported missing 23 minutes after leaving the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh with 224 on board  — Initial reports that experienced pilot warned of ‘technical problem’ shortly before disaster have now been rejected

Where Can Queer Muslims Go to Pray?  —  In the media, being queer and Muslim often seems to amount to being a victim.  In articles on violence against LGBTQ people in Muslim-majority countries, or pieces on the challenges of coming out, the queer person's connection to Islam is often used …

Donald Trump's ex-wife Ivana slams current spouse Melania: 'She can't talk, she can't give a speech'  —  Ivana Trump has been very supportive of her ex-husband's presidential aspirations, but she isn't endorsing The Donald's wife as First Lady.  —  At a recent event in town …

Ryan: ‘I was not elected dictator of the House’  —  Rep. Paul Ryan says he was not elected speaker to dictate, but to work alongside fellow Republicans to set the House agenda.  —  “I was not elected dictator of the House.  I was elected speaker of the House.  And that means we do it in a bottom up approach.

Bernie Sanders Doesn't Kiss Babies.  That a Problem?  —  Spotted: Bernie Sanders, walking down Sixth Avenue in Manhattan.  Swinging hands with his wife, Jane.  Pointing to buildings.  Looking at the sidewalk.  —  And talking as little as possible to people.  Not asking for a single vote.