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2:50 PM ET, April 7, 2016

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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 …
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.
Discussion: ABC News
The Hill:
Sanders defends calling Clinton unqualified for White House … on Thursday morning defended his comments that Hillary Clinton  —  is not qualified to be president.  —  Sanders explained at a press conference in Philadelphia that he was responding to attacks from the Clinton campaign …
Theodore Schleifer / CNN:
Bernie Sanders: Hillary Clinton is not ‘qualified’ to be president
Juliet Eilperin / Washington Post:
Clinton questions whether Sanders is qualified to be president
Fenit Nirappil / Washington Post:
Poll: Clinton, Trump lead in Maryland
Jeff Cox / CNBC:
Wall St is pretty certain who will be president
Discussion: Washington Monthly
Laura Vozzella / Washington Post:
Poll: Hefty slice of Virginia's GOP will bolt if Trump is nominee
Discussion: Balloon Juice
Andrew Kaczynski / BuzzFeed:
Peter King: New Yorkers Voting For Cruz “Should Have Their Head Examined”  —  “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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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 …
Breitbart:
Fallout: Donald Trump Will Fall 50-100 Delegates Short of 1,237 Needed to Clinch Nomination
Associated Press:   Cruz Outmaneuvering Trump In Hand-To-Hand GOP Delegate Fight
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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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 …
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 …
Discussion: myfox8.com
MoneyTips:
Should You Pay Your Taxes With A Credit Card?  —  Factors to Consider When Making Your Decision  —  It is hard to beat the convenience of a credit card for purchases, but does that same convenience make it worth paying your taxes by credit card?  It might, but that depends on several factors involving money and time.
Discussion: FOX31 Denver and WTKR-TV
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.
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 …
Discussion: WTKR-TV
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 …
Discussion: AOL
Arwa Mahdawi / Guardian:
20,000 lesbians in the desert: welcome to the Dinah, a world without men  —  For five days in Palm Springs, Arwa Mahdawi entered an alternate reality where gay women celebrate each other with pool parties, dancing and debauchery  —  very year at the end of March, 20,000 lesbians from around …
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
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 …
Discussion: Mediaite
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 …
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.
Discussion: The Federalist, twitchy.com and Hot Air
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 …
Science:
Durably reducing transphobia: A field experiment on door-to-door canvassing  —  1Graduate School of Business, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA.  —  2Department of Political Science, University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA.  —  Vol. 352, Issue 6282, pp.  220-224  —  DOI: 10.1126/science.aad9713
Discussion: The Atlantic and New York Times
 
 
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Alyssa Davis / Gallup:
In U.S., Concern About Crime Climbs to 15-Year High
Gabriela Baczynska / Reuters:
EU may require visas from Americans and Canadians: EU source
Keith Srakocic / Associated Press:
Indiana Trooper Sued Twice For Proselytizing During Traffic Stops
Discussion: Fox 59 and Associated Press
Terence P. Jeffrey / CNSNews:
Obama Claims Power to Make Illegal Immigrants Eligible for Social Security, Disability
Discussion: RedState
David Larter / Navy Times:
4-star admiral wants to confront China. White House says not so fast
Stephanie Marken / Gallup:
U.S. Uninsured Rate at 11.0%, Lowest in Eight-Year Trend
Discussion: ThinkProgress
Luke Broadwater / Baltimore Sun:
Catherine Pugh leads Sheila Dixon in Baltimore mayor's race, Sun/UB poll says
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New Field poll in CA puts Trump up 39/32 over Cruz
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