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Alex Isenstadt / Politico:
Jeb Bush endorses Ted Cruz — In a surprise announcement, Jeb Bush will endorse Ted Cruz on Wednesday as an antidote to the “divisiveness and vulgarity” of Donald Trump, providing a badly needed boost to the Texas senator - but it's one that comes dangerously late in a game that Trump is dominating.
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Nick Gass / Politico:
Trump tweets threat about Cruz's wife — Donald Trump tweeted and then deleted a message Tuesday evening that threatened to “spill the beans” about Ted Cruz's wife, Heidi. Then he tweeted again. — “Wow @SenTedCruz, that is some low level ad you did using a picture of Melania in a G.Q. shoot …
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Associated Press:
The Latest: Cruz tries to entice Kasich to drop out of race — WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the presidential election (all times local): — Ted Cruz is suggesting he'd find a place for Republican rival John Kasich in his future administration if Kasich agrees to drop out of the presidential race and supports him.
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Jeb Bush / Facebook:
I wanted you all to be the first to know that today I am endorsing Ted Cruz for President. — Ted is a consistent, principled conservative who has demonstrated the ability to appeal to voters and win primary contests, including yesterday's Utah caucus. — As I said from the moment I launched …
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John Santucci / ABC News:
Donald Trump Threatens to ‘Spill the Beans’ on Cruz's Wife After Racy Photo of Melania Trump Used in Ad — GOP frontrunner Donald Trump has set his sights on his main Republican rival, Ted Cruz, threatening in a late night tweet to “spill the beans” on Cruz's wife, Heidi.
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Eliza Collins / Politico:
Cruz: Trump's attack on my wife shows his character — Ted Cruz attacked Donald Trump's character for threatening his wife on Tuesday and blamed his opponent's attack on “a very bad night” in Utah. — “If Donald wants to get in a character fight he's better off sticking with me …
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Associated Press:
The Latest: Trump wins GOP presidential primary in Arizona — WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the U.S. presidential race (all times Eastern Daylight Time): — Donald Trump has rolled to a victory in the Arizona Republican primary, capitalizing on his anti-immigration stance …
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Michael Falcone / ABC News:
The Note: What Happened on Western Tuesday
The Note: What Happened on Western Tuesday
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The New Civil Rights Movement
Jonathan Martin / New York Times:
Clinton and Trump Win Arizona; Cruz Picks Up Utah; Sanders Takes 2
Clinton and Trump Win Arizona; Cruz Picks Up Utah; Sanders Takes 2
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Algemeiner.com and Political Wire
Nick Gass / Politico:
Poll: Kasich, Cruz voters prefer Trump as second choice
Poll: Kasich, Cruz voters prefer Trump as second choice
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The Week and Political Wire
Associated Press:
Trump and Clinton Pad Leads in Race for Party Nominations
Trump and Clinton Pad Leads in Race for Party Nominations
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Maggie Haberman / New York Times:
Jeb Bush Endorses Ted Cruz in Republican Primary
Anne Ryman / Arizona Republic:
Long waits at polling sites suggest big Arizona primary turnout
Long waits at polling sites suggest big Arizona primary turnout
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The Atlantic
Hillary Clinton / Yahoo Politics:
Clinton edges closer to nomination with Arizona win
Clinton edges closer to nomination with Arizona win
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CNN:
Jeb Bush backs Ted Cruz for president
Jeb Bush backs Ted Cruz for president
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Daniel Strauss / Politico:
Long lines of voters in Arizona, Idaho, and Utah
Long lines of voters in Arizona, Idaho, and Utah
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Washington Post:
Belgian authorities capture suspect in Brussels attacks … BRUSSELS — Authorities captured a suspect linked to the Brussels bloodshed Wednesday following a massive manhunt, as details emerged of the suicide attackers: two brothers who brought chaos and bloodshed to the city at the heart of European unity …
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Steven Erlanger / New York Times:
Brussels Attacks Fuel Debate Over Migrants in a Fractured Europe
Brussels Attacks Fuel Debate Over Migrants in a Fractured Europe
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NBC News:
Brussels Airport Suicide Bombers Were Brothers: Sources
Brussels Airport Suicide Bombers Were Brothers: Sources
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BBC:
Paris attacks: Salah Abdeslam ‘worth his weight in gold’
Paris attacks: Salah Abdeslam ‘worth his weight in gold’
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Alicia Melville-Smith / BuzzFeed:
At Least 30 Killed In Brussels Terror Attacks; ISIS Claims Responsibility
At Least 30 Killed In Brussels Terror Attacks; ISIS Claims Responsibility
Paisley Dodds / Associated Press:
The Latest: Witness: 2nd blast showed it was a terror attack
The Latest: Witness: 2nd blast showed it was a terror attack
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Amanda Porterfield / WDJT-TV:
Racine Teenager Rescued by Police After Unexpectedly Giving Birth — A Racine teenager says she went nine months having no idea she was pregnant. — That is until she unexpectedly gave birth at home on Tuesday morning. — Racine Police sent the 17-year-old girl and child to the hospital.
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Sam Budnyk / The Emory Wheel:
Emory Students Express Discontent With Administrative Response to Trump Chalkings — The following day, University President James W. Wagner, as well as representatives from College Council (CC) and Student Government Association (SGA) sent emails to the Emory community to address student concerns and responses.
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Robby Soave / Hit & Run:
At Emory University, Writing ‘Trump 2016’ on Sidewalk Is a Racist Microaggression, Unsafe
At Emory University, Writing ‘Trump 2016’ on Sidewalk Is a Racist Microaggression, Unsafe
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Daily Mail:
PIERS MORGAN: When it comes to terror, isn't it time we started listening seriously to Trump? — How many more? — That's all I could think this morning as news broke of yet another ISIS terror attack, this time in Brussels. — How many more innocent men, women and children …
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Jason Newman / Rolling Stone:
A Tribe Called Quest's Phife Dawg Dead at 45 — Malik Taylor's distinct voice and nimble flow helped anchor landmark hip-hop albums — Malik Taylor, the rapper known as Phife Dawg whose nimble, clever rhymes helped launch A Tribe Called Quest to both commercial and critical success, died Wednesday at the age of 45.
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David Weigel / Washington Post:
AIPAC's apology for Trump speech is unprecedented … This morning, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu experienced something that American politicians have become all too familiar with — being overshadowed by Donald Trump. — The prime minister's video-linked speech …
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Caitlin Yilek / The Hill:
Romney mocks Trump at GOP dinner — Mitt Romney did not back down from his feud with Donald Trump — at a GOP dinner Tuesday night. — The former Republican presidential nominee joked about the billionaire's foreign-born wives. — “Donald Trump has had several foreign wives.
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Amber Phillips / Washington Post:
Utah Republicans are holding a first-ever online presidential primary. And it's not going so well. … Tuesday night is supposed to be Utah Republicans' moment in the national spotlight — and not just because the state could hand Donald Trump a rare crushing defeat.
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Issie Lapowsky / Wired:
Utah's Online Caucus Gives Security Experts Heart Attacks
Utah's Online Caucus Gives Security Experts Heart Attacks
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Stephen Ganey / fox4kc.com:
Photo of mom allegedly smoking meth next to baby leads to arrest — RICHMOND, Mo. — A Ray County mom is facing felony charges after a photo of her allegedly smoking meth in the presence of her baby. — Authorities charged Ashley Ann Lewis, 28, with possession of a controlled substance …
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Tierney McAfee / People.com:
Sarah Palin Signs Deal to Preside Judge Judy-Style Over Her Own Reality TV Courtroom — Move over, Judge Judy. There's a new TV courtroom judge coming to town - and it's none other than former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin. — The onetime vice presidential candidate has been tapped to preside …
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