Jeb Bush Allies Threaten Wave of Harsh Attacks on Marco Rubio, an Ex-Mentee  —  The cash-rich group aiding Jeb Bush's White House run has filmed a provocative video casting his rival Marco Rubio as ultimately unelectable because of his hard-line stand against abortion.

Can We Start Taking Political Correctness Seriously Now?  —  <span>“Help me get this reporter out of here.  I need some muscle over here.”</span> … The student protest at the University of Missouri began as a response to a serious problem — outbursts of vile racism on campus …

Out100 2015 Cover Revealed: President Barack Obama … The 44th President of the United States is our Ally of the Year—a president who came to office on a wave of euphoria, appeared to lose momentum halfway through, and has since rallied, helping us secure marriage equality …

A Self-Awareness Mr Magoo  —  In case you missed the late news yesterday evening, the Carson-Yale mystery has taken a paradoxical turn in which all can apparently rejoice: new evidence both suggests the possibility that Ben Carson may be telling some version of the truth as he remembers it …

Trump Floats Starbucks Boycott, Pledges Return Of ‘Merry Christmas’  —  Donald Trump on Monday night criticized Starbucks for creating a blank red cup for the holiday season, rather than including winter or Christmas-themed designs.  —  Starbucks' decision has angered Christians who believe …

MU journalism faculty voting to remove Click's courtesy appointment  —  COLUMBIA — Faculty in the Missouri School of Journalism were voting Tuesday to revoke a courtesy appointment for Melissa Click, an assistant professor in MU's Department of Communication.

FBI steps up interviews in Clinton email probe  —  Even as Hillary Clinton tries to put questions about her private email server behind her, the FBI has stepped up inquiries into the security of the former secretary of state's home-made email system and how aides communicated over email, POLITICO has learned.

Jim Gilmore: “I'm Not Some Weirdo,” I Was Governor Of A State  —  More like not happy Gilmore.  —  Mandel Ngan / AFP / Getty Images  —  Though Virginia Gov. Jim Gilmore barely registers in the polls at all, he will be on the ballot in at least two primary states, South Carolina and New Hampshire.

Bill O'Reilly makes a mess of history  —  Were the lungs the seat of wisdom, Fox News host Bill O'Reilly would be wise, but they are not and he is not.  So it is not astonishing that he is doubling down on his wager that the truth cannot catch up with him.  It has, however, already done so.

Chelsea Manning ‘feels like a freak’ with 2-inch prison haircut, sues Army  —  It would be hard to imagine the saga of Chelsea Manning getting any stranger — or more poignant.  But it did one night in September when the former U.S. Army intelligence analyst, who is serving a 35-year prison term …

I Can't Stop Watching These Old Clips of Bernie Sanders' Cable-Access Show  —  After he was elected mayor of Burlington, Vermont, in 1981, Bernie Sanders took his message straight to the people via a cable access show called Bernie Speaks.  It was a low-budget production.

Apple's Tim Cook declares the end of the PC and hints at new medical product  —  Exclusive interview: The Apple boss has two missions - taking on the office PC with his new devices and keeping his customers safe from cyber criminals  —  It is striking how little has changed in the average office over the past decade.

Senate Passes Military Bill That Bars Transfers of Guantánamo Detainees  —  WASHINGTON — The Senate on Tuesday approved an annual military policy bill, and White House officials said President Obama would sign the measure despite provisions that bar the transfer of detainees …

Fox debate moderator to Republicans: ‘Be careful about looking like whiners and babies’  —  Fox Business Network hasn't exactly been subtle about its plan to make Tuesday's Republican presidential primary debate better than the last one.  —  Here's the script of a 10-second promo for the event in Milwaukee …

Was The Poop Swastika Incident At Mizzou A Giant Hoax?  —  Something stinks at the University of Missouri.  A reported incident of vandalism at Mizzou sparked university-wide protests, a boycott by the school's 4-5 football team, and eventually the resignation of the university's president and chancellor.