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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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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 …


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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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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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 …
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Why a race further down the Wisconsin ballot rattled Democrats
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Poll: Clinton, Trump lead in Maryland
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Sanders's incorrect claim that Clinton called him ‘not qualified’ for the presidency
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Poll: Hefty slice of Virginia's GOP will bolt if Trump is nominee
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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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Cruz or Bust — If the Republican Party is to be saved …
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G.O.P. Donors, Eager to Defeat Donald Trump, Learn to Love Ted Cruz
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Ted Cruz Hits Donald Trump's Business Record on Mogul's Home Turf
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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 shows SAISD officer slamming middle school girl to the ground
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New Field poll in CA puts Trump up 39/32 over Cruz — In order to win the Republican presidential nomination on the first ballot, Donald Trump has to win approximately 56% [see update] of the remaining delegates. With a few Cruz-friendly states still on the horizon, that means Trump has to win big in New York and in California.
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Fallout: Donald Trump Will Fall 50-100 Delegates Short of 1,237 Needed to Clinch Nomination
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Ted Cruz Embraces Economic Populism in Interview
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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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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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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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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.
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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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‘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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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 …


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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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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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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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 …


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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