Planned Parenthood Suspect Mentioned Politics & Abortion  —  The day after a gunman killed three people and shot nine others at a Colorado Planned Parenthood office, officials tell NBC News a motive remains unclear, but say the suspect talked about politics and abortion.

For Democrats, it's not just ‘demographics as destiny’  —  Democrats who happily think Donald Trump is helping to lead the Republican Party over the cliff could be looking at the state of American politics through too narrow a lens.  Whatever problems the GOP could be facing in the coming months and beyond …

A Wealthy Governor and His Friends Are Remaking Illinois … The richest man in Illinois does not often give speeches.  But on a warm spring day two years ago, Kenneth C. Griffin, the billionaire founder of one of the world's largest hedge funds, rose before a black-tie dinner of the Economic Club …

What the Paris Climate Meeting Must Do  —  In 1992, more than 150 nations agreed at a meeting in Rio de Janeiro to take steps to stabilize greenhouse gases at a level that would “prevent dangerous anthropogenic interference with the climate system” — United Nations-speak for global warming.

Black religious leaders invited to Trump meeting say they won't endorse him  —  (CNN)Several black pastors invited to meet with Donald Trump on Monday have denied reports that they had plans to endorse the presidential candidate at the event.  —  Bishop Clarence McClendon …

Spain Yesterday, Syria Today  —  BETWEEN 1936 and 1939, the Spanish Civil War condensed the awful drama of the 1930s into one conflict.  Spain was where left-wing illusions about Stalinism went to die, where Hitler's war machine tuned up for the Blitzkrieg, where aerial bombardments of civilians …

Christie Scores Endorsement of Leading NH Newspaper  —  New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's struggling presidential bid got a welcome boost this weekend in an endorsement from the New Hampshire Union Leader.  —  “In just 10 weeks, New Hampshire will make a choice that will profoundly affect our country and the world.

Not so tough now!  ISIS fighter cries like a baby after being captured by Kurdish forces  —  Dramatic footage has emerged online showing a suspected ISIS fighter crying after he was taken prisoner by Kurdish forces in Iraq.  —  The prisoner does not appear to have any noticeable injuries as he seats in the back of the armoured truck.

Bully for Whom?  —  Serge Kovaleski and the Trump paradox.  —  “It's clear at this point that Donald Trump acts more like a bully than a ‘traditional’ presidential candidate,” observed New York magazine's Jesse Singal in September: … Singal consulted with a “bullying expert,” …

Carson after tour: Syrian refugees don't want to come to US  —  1 photo  —  AZRAQ REFUGEE CAMP, Jordan (AP) — After touring Syrian refugee camps in Jordan, Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson on Saturday suggested that camps should serve as a long-term solution for millions …