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Catherine Shoard / Guardian:
Alan Rickman, giant of British screen and stage, dies at 69 — Much-loved star of stage, TV and films including Harry Potter and Die Hard - and owner of one of the most singular voices in acting - has died in London — Alan Rickman, one of the best-loved and most warmly admired British actors …
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BBC:
Alan Rickman, Harry Potter and Die Hard actor, dies aged 69 — Actor Alan Rickman, known for films including Harry Potter, Die Hard and Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, has died at the age of 69, his family has said. — The star had been suffering from cancer, a statement said.
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Tony Leys / Des Moines Register:
Iowa Poll: Clinton slides, leads Sanders by 2 points — Hillary Clinton has lost most of her lead over Bernie Sanders in the race to win Iowa's Democratic presidential caucuses, a new Iowa Poll shows. — Clinton, who has been the favorite all along, now leads Sanders by just 2 percentage points …
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The Nation:
Bernie Sanders for President — With integrity and principle, the Vermont senator is calling Americans to a political revolution. — By — Senator Bernie Sanders greets supporters at a campaign rally outside the New Hampshire State House on November 5, 2015. Reuters/Brian Snyder
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Brent Budowksy / The Hill:
Brent Budowsky: Why Clinton feels the burn — There is joy in the hearts of the army of small donors supporting Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) for president as a growing number of polls show increasing numbers of voters feeling the Bern in Iowa, New Hampshire and nationally.
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Mark Finkelstein / NewsBusters:
Heilemann: Chelsea's Claim Sanders Would ‘Strip Millions’ of Health Insurance a ‘Lie’ — Share it Tweet it — Proving that there is nothing and no one she won't sacrifice on the altar of her political ambition, Hillary Clinton today sent her daughter Chelsea out to smear Bernie Sanders …
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CNN:
Bernie Sanders may break health care pledge
Bernie Sanders may break health care pledge
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Margaret Talev / Bloomberg Business:
Sanders, Clinton Going Down to the Wire, Iowa Poll Shows
Sanders, Clinton Going Down to the Wire, Iowa Poll Shows
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Ezra Klein / Vox:
This is what makes Republicans and Democrats so different
This is what makes Republicans and Democrats so different
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Mike McIntire / New York Times:
Ted Cruz Didn't Disclose Loan From Goldman Sachs for His First Senate Campaign — As Ted Cruz tells it, the story of how he financed his upstart campaign for the United States Senate four years ago is an endearing example of loyalty and shared sacrifice between a married couple.
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Jesse Byrnes / The Hill:
South Carolina GOP chairman: Coulter's attack on Haley ‘despicable’ — The chairman of the South Carolina Republican Party on Wednesday blasted conservative commentator Ann Coulter for suggesting his state's governor, Nikki Haley, be deported. — “First off, what Ann Coulter said is despicable …
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Sara Jerde / Talking Points Memo:
Nikki Haley Dismisses SOTU Response Backlash: ‘I Stand By What I Believe’ — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley (R) said Wednesday that she stands by her GOP response to President Barack Obama's State of the Union address, in response to criticism from real estate mogul Donald Trump and some conservative pundits.
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Eliza Collins / Politico:
Nikki Haley walks back attacks on Bush and Rubio
Nikki Haley walks back attacks on Bush and Rubio
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Zeke J Miller / TIME:
South Carolina GOP Chair Blasts Coulter, Defends Haley
South Carolina GOP Chair Blasts Coulter, Defends Haley
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Andrew Kaczynski / BuzzFeed:
Carly Fiorina Slams Nikki Haley's Speech: “It Was The Wrong Note”
Carly Fiorina Slams Nikki Haley's Speech: “It Was The Wrong Note”
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Jordyn Phelps / ABC News:
Nikki Haley Tells Trump 'You Shouldn't Take These Things Personally'
Nikki Haley Tells Trump 'You Shouldn't Take These Things Personally'
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John Hinderaker / Power Line:
How Badly Has the U.S. Been Humiliated? Let's Count the Ways [Updated] — Paul has offered thoughts on the release of the U.S. sailors, all of which I agree with. I want to add a few further observations. — The day began with Joe Biden touting the president's State of the Union speech on CBS.
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David French / National Review:
Iran's Propaganda Victory in One Illegal Image
Iran's Propaganda Victory in One Illegal Image
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Reuters:
Iran frees U.S. sailors with start of nuclear deal in sight
Iran frees U.S. sailors with start of nuclear deal in sight
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Katie Glueck / Politico:
How Ted Cruz wins debates — Wolf Blitzer didn't think Ted Cruz had sufficiently answered his question. Neither did Hugh Hewitt. Or Maria Bartiromo. Or Dana Bash. So each moderator at the last two Republican debates pressed Cruz further. — “Yes or no?” Blitzer demanded.
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Alex Isenstadt / Politico:
5 things to watch in tonight's GOP debate — CHARLESTON, S.C. - Establishment Republicans are bracing themselves for a circular firing squad as the 2016 GOP candidates gather here for Thursday's debate. — A cluster of contenders in a fierce competition to command the mainstream GOP lane …
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Streiff / RedState:
Ted Cruz Is Breaking Through the Establishment Firewall — Several times on RedState we've commented on how the GOP establishment seems to be poised to support and accept a Donald Trump candidacy if the alternative is Ted Cruz (here | here). What we are hearing comes mostly from the consultant/bottomfeeder class.
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Joe Cochrane / New York Times:
Jakarta Attack Kills at Least 2, Indonesian Officials Say — JAKARTA, Indonesia — Explosions and gunfire rocked the center of the Indonesian capital on Thursday in what the police called a terrorist attack. At least two civilians were killed, senior officials said, along with five assailants.
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Alex Weprin / Politico:
Obama's final State of the Union address draws record-low TV audience — President Barack Obama's final State of the Union address drew 31.3 million viewers across 12 networks, marking a new record low in viewership, according to Nielsen. — More than 21 million people watched on the “big four” broadcast networks.
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Mark Hensch / The Hill:
Jeb: ‘Donald Trump is a jerk’ to disabled — Former Gov. Jeb Bush (R-Fla.) says that Donald Trump is “a jerk” for his past remarks toward the disabled in a new online ad released Thursday. — “I've got to get this off my chest — Donald Trump is a jerk,” the GOP presidential candidate said in the spot titled “Enough.”
Sydney Morning Herald:
Police clear Opera House, ferries cancelled — Sydney Opera House evacuated — RAW VISION: A police operation at the Sydney Opera House forced staff and tourists to be evacuated from the area. — The Sydney Opera House precinct was cordoned off by police and a second operation was conducted in Manly on Thursday.
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