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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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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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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: 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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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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Nick Gass / Politico:
Poll: Trump beats both foes head-to-head
Poll: Trump beats both foes head-to-head
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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
Jeb Bush Endorses Ted Cruz in Republican Primary
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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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Stephen Brown / Politico:
Belgian police catch Brussels bomb suspect Najim Laachraoui
Jonathan Martin / New York Times:
Clinton and Trump Win Arizona; Cruz Picks Up Utah; Sanders Takes 2 — Hillary Clinton and Donald J. Trump overwhelmed their rivals in the Arizona primaries on Tuesday, according to The Associated Press, a show of might from two presidential front-runners who are hoping to avoid prolonging …
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Associated Press:
The Latest: Trump wins GOP presidential primary in Arizona
The Latest: Trump wins GOP presidential primary in Arizona
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Hillary Clinton / Yahoo Politics:
Clinton edges closer to nomination with Arizona win
Clinton edges closer to nomination with Arizona win
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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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NBC News:
Brussels Airport Suicide Bombers Were Brothers: Sources — Footage Shows Shocking Aftermath of Brussels Airport Blast 1:35 — BRUSSELS, Belgium — Two brothers were identified early Wednesday as as suicide bombers behind the Brussels Airport attack, police sources told NBC News as the search for an on-the-run suspect intensified.
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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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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
M.G. Oprea / The Federalist:
Europe's Fear Of ‘Islamophobia’ Led Directly To The Belgium Attacks
Europe's Fear Of ‘Islamophobia’ Led Directly To The Belgium Attacks
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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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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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Lloyd Grove / The Daily Beast:
A.J. Daulerio Doesn't Regret Child Sex Quip At Hogan-Gawker Trial — The former editor-in-chief's aside about a sex tape involving a 4-year-old child was the defining—and damning—moment of the Hulk Hogan v. Gawker trial. But Daulerio remains defiant. — Hulk Hogan's astonishing victory …
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Nick Denton / Gawker:
The Hogan Verdict — The decision by a Florida jury …
The Hogan Verdict — The decision by a Florida jury …
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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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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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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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