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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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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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Jonathan Easley / The Hill:
Team Sanders accuses Clinton of running ‘smear campaign’ — 's campaign manager on Thursday defended comments the Vermont senator made about Hillary Clinton — not being qualified to be president, accusing her of running a “smear campaign.” — Jeff Weaver said Sanders is prepared to hit back if Clinton attacks him unfairly.
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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 …
David Weigel / Washington Post:
Why a race further down the Wisconsin ballot rattled Democrats — How Cruz won Wisconsin, in 60 seconds … Wisconsin's luckless Democrats, gerrymandered into a minority and unable to retire Gov. Scott Walker (R-Wis.), went into Tuesday night hoping for a breakthrough.
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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 …
Fenit Nirappil / Washington Post:
Poll: Clinton, Trump lead in Maryland
Poll: Clinton, Trump lead in Maryland
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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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The Hill:
Sanders defends calling Clinton unqualified for White House
Sanders defends calling Clinton unqualified for White House
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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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Josh Feldman / Mediaite:
Mark Levin Rips #NeverTrump ‘Buffoons’: You Would ‘Passively’ Help Hillary Win?
Mark Levin Rips #NeverTrump ‘Buffoons’: You Would ‘Passively’ Help Hillary Win?
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Andrew Kaczynski / BuzzFeed:
Peter King: New Yorkers Voting For Cruz “Should Have Their Head Examine” — “Look, I hope he gets the cold shoulder and other things from every New Yorker. Send him back where he belongs.” — w.soundcloud.com — Rep. Peter King of New York said in a radio interview on Thursday …
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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 …
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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New York Times:
G.O.P. Donors, Eager to Defeat Donald Trump, Learn to Love Ted Cruz
G.O.P. Donors, Eager to Defeat Donald Trump, Learn to Love Ted Cruz
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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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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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Edward-Isaac Dovere / Politico:
Giuliani to meet with Ted Cruz
Giuliani to meet with Ted Cruz
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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 …
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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 …
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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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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 …
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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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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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Amanda Holpuch / Guardian:
Sexting for your health: patients send genitalia photos, raising legal concerns — As doctors try to connect with young patients who are comfortable sharing their most private photos by text, it's uncharted, legally treacherous territory — Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook and iMessage …
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Jay Caruso / RedState:
(VIDEO) Hilarious. Watch “Just Like You” Hillary Struggle With Metrocard On The Subway — As most people know, Hillary Clinton hasn't driven a car in 20 years. Her preferred method of travel is via private jet and she's carted around by handlers and the Secret Service any other time.
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Keith Srakocic / Associated Press:
Indiana Trooper Sued Twice For Proselytizing During Traffic Stops — INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An Indiana State Police trooper faces a second lawsuit accusing him of preaching to citizens while on duty. — Wendy Pyle filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Indianapolis claiming …
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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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