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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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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
Why a race further down the Wisconsin ballot rattled Democrats
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Breitbart:
Fallout: Donald Trump Will Fall 50-100 Delegates Short of 1,237 Needed to Clinch Nomination
Fallout: Donald Trump Will Fall 50-100 Delegates Short of 1,237 Needed to Clinch Nomination
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Mark Hensch / The Hill:
GOP senator on endorsing Cruz: ‘I guess it depends on your definition’
GOP senator on endorsing Cruz: ‘I guess it depends on your definition’
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Michael Scherer / TIME:
Can America Learn to Love Ted Cruz?
Can America 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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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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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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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.
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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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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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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 …
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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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
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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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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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