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Ben Schreckinger / Politico:
Cruz plotting new attacks on Trump — NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C.— The Ted Cruz who came out swinging at Donald Trump on Thursday night is here to stay, now willing to not only answer Trump's criticisms but to eagerly define his rival's weaknesses as the 2016 race in Iowa becomes a two-man contest.
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Amid Heat Over ‘New York Values’ Comment, Ted Cruz Slams Cuomo, De Blasio — NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Amid heat from both sides of the aisle following his comments about “New York values” during Thursday night's Republican presidential debate. Ted Cruz issued an apology - but not for his remarks.
Mike Lupica / New York Daily News:
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.”
Tierney Sneed / Talking Points Memo:
We Have Our First Lawsuit Over Ted Cruz's Eligibility — And It's A Doozy — An 85-year-old Houston lawyer filed suit Thursday asking a federal court in Texas to rule on whether Sen Ted Cruz (R-TX) is eligible to be President. It appears to be the first lawsuit challenging …
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Caitlin Dickson / Yahoo Politics:
New Yorkers give Ted Cruz a piece of their mind
New Yorkers give Ted Cruz a piece of their mind
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Todd J. Gillman / Trail Blazers Blog:
Cruz sorry/not sorry for ‘New York values’ barb
Cruz sorry/not sorry for ‘New York values’ barb
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Andrew Kaczynski / BuzzFeed:
Rep. Peter King: Ted Cruz “A Fraud And A Hypocrite” On New York Values
Rosie Gray / BuzzFeed:
Cruz Apologizes To New Yorkers — For Their Liberal Politicians
Cruz Apologizes To New Yorkers — For Their Liberal Politicians
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Cortney O'Brien / Townhall.com:
NY Gov Who Told Conservatives They Weren't ‘Welcome’ Says Cruz Should Apologize for ‘Values’ Comments
Nathan McDermott / BuzzFeed:
Lawyer Says He Filed Cruz Eligibility Lawsuit Because “Nobody Else Did”
Les Zaitz / Oregonian:
Protester arrested in Burns, accused of driving stolen refuge vehicle — UPDATE: Protester ordered not to occupy federal property as condition of his release from federal charges now pending in Medford. — BURNS - Oregon State Police on Friday arrested one of the protesters occupying …
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Lauren Fox / Talking Points Memo:
First Militiaman Arrested In Connection With Oregon Standoff — Police arrested one of the Oregon militiamen Friday for driving a refuge truck -which was the property of the federal government - into town. — According to the Oregonian, 62-year-old Kenneth Medenbach was arrested …
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Judd Legum / ThinkProgress:
First Member Of Bundy Militia Arrested — The first members of the militia illegally occupying a federal building in Oregon have been arrested. The occupation has gone on for nearly two weeks, costing the state more than $133,000 per day. — Two members of the militia were finally arrested …
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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.
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David Goldman / CNNMoney:
Walmart will close 269 stores this year, affecting 16,000 workers
Walmart will close 269 stores this year, affecting 16,000 workers
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Des Moines Register:
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 …
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Vanessa Vitiello Urquhart / Slate:
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 …
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Greg Stohr / Bloomberg Business:
Corruption Gets Review at U.S. High Court With McDonnell Appeal — The U.S. Supreme Court will consider making it harder to prosecute public officials for corruption, agreeing to hear former Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell's appeal of his conviction for what government lawyers said was a bribery scheme.
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Ben Kamisar / The Hill:
Attorney files ‘birther’ lawsuit against Cruz
Attorney files ‘birther’ lawsuit against Cruz
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Jesse Byrnes / The Hill:
Fiorina: I would have left Bill long ago
Fiorina: I would have left Bill long ago
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Ben White / Politico:
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 …
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Jonathan Chait / New York Magazine:
Have Republicans Given Up on Fighting Donald Trump?
Have Republicans Given Up on Fighting Donald Trump?
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Matthew Continetti / Washington Free Beacon:
It's Donald Trump's Race to Lose
It's Donald Trump's Race to Lose
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Adam Goldman / Washington Post:
Former CIA chief in Benghazi challenges the story line of the new movie “13 Hours” — It is the most fateful moment in a movie that purports to present a searingly accurate account of the 2012 attacks that left four Americans dead in Benghazi, Libya: a scene in which the highest-ranking CIA operative …
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CNN:
American sailors told by Iranian captors to ‘act happy’ — Washington (CNN)The 10 U.S. Navy sailors held by Iran were told by their captors to “act happy” while they were being videotaped during their detention, according to a U.S. defense official with access to the latest information about the debriefing of the sailors.
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TMZ.com:
‘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.
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Andrew Perez / International Business Times:
GOP 2016: Emails Show Carly Fiorina Super PAC Helps Out At Campaign Events, Despite Coordination Rules — Carly Fiorina's presidential campaign may be fizzling out. But her campaign could have an impact far beyond the 2016 race with the questions it's raised about U.S. campaign finance rules.
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Christopher Massie / BuzzFeed:
GOP Congressman: Obama Most “Racially Divisive” President Since Civil War — “There probably has not been a more racially divisive, economic divisive president in the White House since we had presidents who supported slavery,” said Alabama Rep. Mo Brooks. — Drew Angerer / Getty Images
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Alan Pyke / ThinkProgress:
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.
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Associated Press:
Justice Dept. Pardon Attorney to Resign at End of Month — The Justice Department's pardon attorney is resigning at the end of the month after less than two years on the job, the department announced Friday. — Deborah Leff has led the department's pardon office since April 2014 …