Lupica: There's just no ‘value’ to Ted Cruz and his criticism to ‘New York values’  —  This is what Ted Cruz, who wasn't just born out of town but out of the country, said about Donald Trump the other day:  —  “Donald comes from New York and he embodies New York values.”

Walmart Continues Sharpened Focus on Portfolio Management  —  Company exits Walmart Express pilot as part of closing 269 stores globally; Impacted associates to receive assistance  —  Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT: NYSE) today announced plans to close 269 stores in the U.S. and globally.

Bush donors await green light to jump ship  —  When Jeb Bush announced a record fundraising haul in July, the Florida Republican rewarded major donors with a two-day celebratory retreat at the family compound in Kennebunkport, Maine.  They also delivered a message: $114 million was just the beginning …

Hillary Clinton Isn't a Lesbian—but She Dresses Like One  —  Hillary Clinton's sense of style has been criticized for as long as she has been on the national political scene.  One of the uglier forms this mockery has taken, most often in barbed private jokes and comments but occasionally openly …

Last Slide  —  Donald Trump has rented space at an Urbandale movie theater and will give Iowans free tickets to a showing of the Benghazi movie that critics of Hillary Clinton have been eagerly awaiting.  —  “Mr. Trump would like all Americans to know the truth about what happened at Benghazi …

Sean Penn has “a terrible regret” about “El Chapo” meeting  —  Actor Sean Penn is breaking his silence about his trip to Mexico to meet notorious drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman.  In an interview for this Sunday's “60 Minutes,” Penn spoke to “CBS This Morning” co-host Charlie Rose Thursday night …

‘Grizzly Adams’ Star Dan Haggerty Dies at 74  —  ‘GRIZZLY ADAMS’ STAR  —  DAN HAGGERTY DIES AT 74 … Famous '70s TV star Dan Haggerty — who played Grizzly Adams — died from cancer early Friday morning ... TMZ has learned.  —  Haggerty died at his home in the San Fernando Valley after battling cancer for the last few months.

The Crackpot Alternative Legal System That Threatens To Escalate The Oregon Standoff  —  Events in Harney County, Oregon, seem to be taking a turn toward escalation.  —  Armed men have been occupying a wildlife refuge for two weeks by now, saying they're taking a stand against the federal government's management of public land.

Search is on for mysterious Powerball winner  —  Powerball players return to Chino Hills 7-Eleven, where one person purchased one of three winning Powerball tickets.  —  The search was on Thursday for the winner of the record Powerball jackpot, which was purchased in Chino Hills.

Why I'm talking about my abortions  —  Watch how Texas Senate filibuster began  — Wendy Davis says she and other women are discussing their abortions to put human face on Texas law Supreme Court will review  — She says law is a sham aimed at denying Constitutional right to abortion by imposing two needless regulations

Humiliated By Iran: How Did The Navy Let It Happen?  —  Weakness: How can an advanced, ultra-agile U.S. combat boat suffer a “navigation error” that leads to a terrorist state capturing its sailors?  Tehran just revealed military ineptitude warranting a congressional probe.