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David A. Graham / The Atlantic:
Why Bernie Sanders Says Clinton Isn't ‘Qualified’ to Be President — New Yorkers are a blunt and confrontational bunch, so it's only appropriate that as the presidential campaign heads to the Empire State—birthplace of Bernie Sanders and adopted home of Hillary Clinton—ahead of the April 19 primary …
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Kira Lerner / ThinkProgress:
Ted Cruz, Unwelcome In The Bronx, Gets A Taste Of ‘New York Values’ — He may be riding a high after his win in Wisconsin, but New Yorkers are ready to bring Texas Sen. Ted Cruz back to reality. — The Republican presidential candidate who has criticized Donald Trump for his “New York values …
Benjy Sarlin / MSNBC:
Trump's weak delegate operation could derail his nomination — There's a recurring question among the Republicans gathering in Colorado at state and local conventions to choose delegates this week: “Where's Donald Trump?” — Colorado is a rare state where party officials choose delegates without …
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Theodore Schleifer / CNN:
Bernie Sanders: Hillary Clinton is not ‘qualified’ to be president — Sanders: Clinton isn't qualified to be president — Clinton and Sanders are escalating their war of words leading up to the New York primary in less than two weeks — Watch CNN and NY1's Democratic debate …
Juliet Eilperin / Washington Post:
Clinton questions whether Sanders is qualified to be president … Former secretary of state Hillary Clinton on Wednesday questioned whether her rival in the Democratic presidential primary, Sen. Bernie Sanders (Vt.), is qualified to be president. — “I think he hadn't done his homework …
Rich Lowry / Politico:
Cruz or Bust — If the Republican Party is to be saved …
Cruz or Bust — If the Republican Party is to be saved …
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Glenn Kessler / Washington Post:
Sanders's incorrect claim that Clinton called him ‘not qualified’ for the presidency
Sanders's incorrect claim that Clinton called him ‘not qualified’ for the presidency
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Fenit Nirappil / Washington Post:
Poll: Clinton, Trump lead in Maryland
Poll: Clinton, Trump lead in Maryland
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Ed Morrissey / Hot Air:
New Field poll in CA puts Trump up 39/32 over Cruz
New Field poll in CA puts Trump up 39/32 over Cruz
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The Hill:
Sanders defends calling Clinton unqualified for White House
Sanders defends calling Clinton unqualified for White House
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David Weigel / Washington Post:
Why a race further down the Wisconsin ballot rattled Democrats
Why a race further down the Wisconsin ballot rattled Democrats
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Edward-Isaac Dovere / Politico:
Giuliani to meet with Ted Cruz
Giuliani to meet with Ted Cruz
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New York Post:
Ted Cruz's campaign stop in the Bronx is a complete dud
Ted Cruz's campaign stop in the Bronx is a complete dud
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Jessica Hopper / ABC News:
Ted Cruz Hits Donald Trump's Business Record on Mogul's Home Turf
Ted Cruz Hits Donald Trump's Business Record on Mogul's Home Turf
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Nick Gillespie / Hit & Run:
“When He Is Not Delusional, He Is Simply Hypocritical”
“When He Is Not Delusional, He Is Simply Hypocritical”
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Zeke J Miller / TIME:
Ted Cruz Embraces Economic Populism in Interview
Ted Cruz Embraces Economic Populism in Interview
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Laura Vozzella / Washington Post:
Poll: Hefty slice of Virginia's GOP will bolt if Trump is nominee
Poll: Hefty slice of Virginia's GOP will bolt if Trump is nominee
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WOAI:
Student body-slammed by school police officer — SAN ANTONIO - A viral video showing a school police officer body-slamming a 12-year-old girl to the ground has sparked a San Antonio Independent School District investigation. — The district confirmed the officer was put on paid leave Wednesday morning.
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Video: SAISD Police Officer Body Slams 12-Year-Old Middle School Girl On Concrete Floor
Video: SAISD Police Officer Body Slams 12-Year-Old Middle School Girl On Concrete Floor
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Myra Arthur / KSAT-TV:
Video shows SAISD officer slamming middle school girl to the ground
Video shows SAISD officer slamming middle school girl to the ground
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Chicago Tribune:
Dennis Hastert accused of sexual abuse by at least 4, sources say — Stephen Reinboldt's sister Jolene Burdge speaks out about her brother's alleged abuse by Dennis Hastert decades ago. (John Kim/Chicago Tribune) — For months, federal authorities have hinted at the motive behind …
Paul Choate / myfox8.com:
North Carolina couple arrested after 4 children test positive for meth — NEBO, N.C. — Two people have been arrested after children living with them tested positive for methamphetamine. — Kimberly Dawn Lowery, 29, and Nathan Todd Vallini, 27, both of Nebo, are each charged with four counts …
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Q13 FOX News:
2 men considered ‘dangerous to others’ escape from Western State mental hospital; search under way — LAKEWOOD, Wash. — Two men considered “dangerous to others” escaped from the Western State Hospital Wednesday night, police said. — Anthony Garver, who was found incompetent to stand trial …
Mark Hensch / The Hill:
GOP senator on endorsing Cruz: ‘I guess it depends on your definition’ … (R-Idaho) on Wednesday hesitantly endorsed colleague Sen. Ted Cruz — (R-Texas) in the GOP presidential primary. — “Did I just endorse, Wolf?” Risch asked host Wolf Blitzer on CNN's “The Situation Room,” …
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Mark Hensch / The Hill:
Gingrich: ‘Trump has now normalized Cruz’
Gingrich: ‘Trump has now normalized Cruz’
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WSVN-TV:
Mom outraged after photo of son with staple gun to face goes viral — OPA-LOCKA, Fla. (WSVN) — A South Florida mother is demanding answers after she found a photo on social media showing a teenage student holding a staple gun to her 6-year-old son's cheek at school.
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Melissa Allison / Zillow Porchlight:
‘Fixer Upper’ Couple Snags Historic Estate in Waco — The popular stars of HGTV's “Fixer Upper” have landed a new home in Waco, TX, where they already live in a farmhouse on an acreage with their four children and dozens of animals. — Officials for Magnolia Homes, the company Chip and Joanna Gaines own …
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Adam Boult / Telegraph:
Watch: Irma Bule bitten on stage by cobra — Play! — Indonesian pop singer Irma Bule died this week after being bitten by a snake used as an on-stage prop during a live performance on Sunday. — “The accident happened in the middle of the second song when Irma stepped on the snake's tail …
Chris Spargo For / Daily Mail:
Utah teacher who had sex with three of her students blames their parents saying they had strained relationships with the boys and defends her ‘risque’ clothing from jail — Brianne Altice is serving between two and 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to three counts of forcible sexual abuse
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CNN:
Secular Bangladeshi writer murdered in the street — New Delhi (CNN)Machete-wielding attackers struck in the capital of Bangladesh Wednesday night, killing 26-year-old secular writer Nazimuddin Samad. — Samad, described by Bangladesh police as a masters student at Jagannath University …
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scstatehouse.gov:
A BILL — TO AMEND SECTION 45-9-10 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE RIGHT TO EQUAL ENJOYMENT OF AND PRIVILEGES TO PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS, TO ADD A SUBSECTION TO PROVIDE THAT UNITS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN THIS STATE MAY NOT ENACT LOCAL LAWS, ORDINANCES, ORDERS, OR OTHER REGULATIONS THAT REQUIRE …
Raphael Ahren / The Times of Israel:
Michael Oren: Sanders should apologize for Gaza ‘blood libel’ — Candidate's claims of Israeli ruthlessness and inflated death toll endanger the Jewish state's security, MK and former envoy to US says — Bernie Sanders should retract and apologize for his “libelous” suggestion that Israel killed …
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