There's a very good reason for Rubio and Cruz not to destroy Trump  —  It has long been tempting to look at the rise of Donald Trump as a textbook case of what economists call a “collective action problem.”  It's what happens when a group of people fail to work together, for selfish individual reasons …

A Responsibility I Take Seriously  —  The Constitution vests in the President the power to appoint judges to the Supreme Court.  It's a duty that I take seriously, and one that I will fulfill in the weeks ahead.  —  It's also one of the most important decisions that a President will make.

The Only Strategy For Hillary Clinton Is To Scorch The Earth  —  If Hillary Clinton manages to beat Bernie Sanders, the early primaries have already revealed that there's only one strategy for the general election against a Republican, be it Donald Trump, Marco Rubio, or Ted Cruz: Scorch the earth.

Noam Chomsky: We Owe the Rise of Trump to Fear and the ‘Breakdown of Society’  —  Leading GOP candidate is taking advantage of America's fears.  —  Noam Chomsky.  —  Noam Chomsky, 87, is without a doubt the most significant academic figure to cast a highly critical eye on U.S. foreign policies.

Melania Trump: ‘I followed the law’ as immigrant  —  Melania Trump is defending her husband's campaign, particularly his outspoken rhetoric on immigration and what critics have perceived as a harsh tone directed toward women.  —  “I followed the law,” Trump said in an interview …

Texas Court Clears Ex-Gov. Rick Perry of 2nd Felony Charge  —  Texas' highest criminal court tossed the second and final felony charge against former Gov. Rick Perry on Wednesday, likely ending a case the Republican says helped sink his short-lived 2016 presidential bid.

The $400,000-a-year New Zealand job with three months' holiday that no one wants  —  GP surgery in Tokoroa has been looking for a junior doctor for two years, with no takers so far despite generous package  —  A rural GP in New Zealand is offering a $400,000 (£190,000) …

Attorney general promises ‘independent’ review of Clinton email case  —  Attorney General Loretta Lynch on Wednesday promised that any Justice Department review of possible criminal charges connected to Hillary Clinton  —  's handling of classified information would be “independent,” without regard to politics or outside influence.

Abortion Clinics Are Closing at a Record Pace  —  At least 162 providers have closed since 2011.  —  Esmé E Deprez  —  Abortion access in the U.S. has been vanishing at the fastest annual pace on record, propelled by Republican state lawmakers' push to legislate the industry out of existence.