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Richard Sandomir / New York Times:
Curt Schilling, ESPN Analyst, Is Fired Over Offensive Social Media Post — Curt Schilling, a former All-Star pitcher and one of the highest-profile baseball analysts on ESPN, was fired from the network Wednesday, a day after he drew intense criticism for promoting offensive commentary on social media.
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Nik DeCosta-Klipa / Boston Globe:
Curt Schilling shares anti-transgender rights meme on Facebook, defends doing so in lengthy blog post — Once again, Curt Schilling is on the defensive over his social media behavior. — The former Red Sox pitcher and “for-now-anyway” ESPN analyst shared a controversial meme Monday …
Curt Schilling / 38 Pitches:
The hunt to be offended...
The hunt to be offended...
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Nolan D. McCaskill / Politico:
Tubman replacing Jackson on the $20, Hamilton spared — Harriet Tubman will bump Andrew Jackson from the front of the $20 bill while Alexander Hamilton will stay put on the $10 — a historic move that gives a woman prime placement on U.S. currency and quells a controversy kicked up by Hamilton super-fans.
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Treasury Department:
AN OPEN LETTER FROM SECRETARY LEW: — When I announced last June that a newly redesigned $10 note would feature a woman, I hoped to encourage a national conversation about women in our democracy. The response has been powerful. You and your fellow citizens from across the country …
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Samantha Masunaga / Los Angeles Times:
Harriet Tubman chosen as new face of $20 bill, replacing Andrew Jackson
Harriet Tubman chosen as new face of $20 bill, replacing Andrew Jackson
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David Weigel / Washington Post:
Kasich: 'My Republican Party doesn't like ideas' — How Trump won NY, in 60 seconds … Gov. John Kasich (R-Ohio) criticized his party for a lack of ideas Wednesday in a wide-ranging and occasionally combative interview with The Washington Post's editorial board.
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New York Times:
Donald Trump, After Difficult Stretch, Shows a Softer Side — It has been a rough few weeks for Donald J. Trump and his team: a bruising loss in Wisconsin, a public campaign shake-up, and some high-profile missteps and gaffes, including his reference to the attacks on the World Trade Center as occurring “on 7-11.”
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Steve Holland / Reuters:
Republican establishment warms to Trump after big New York win
Republican establishment warms to Trump after big New York win
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Ana Swanson / Washington Post:
What your first name says about whom you support for president
What your first name says about whom you support for president
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Wall Street Journal:
Donald Trump Plans to Adopt More-Traditional Campaign Tactics — GOP front-runner says his campaign is evolving; coming soon are policy addresses, teleprompters and a speechwriter — Donald Trump, after notching a big win in New York, is planning to roll out significant changes in his campaign …
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Isaac Arnsdorf / Politico:
Trump campaign brings in lobbyists for key posts
Trump campaign brings in lobbyists for key posts
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Philip Rucker / Washington Post:
Internal campaign memo projects Trump will win 1,400 delegates at GOP convention
Internal campaign memo projects Trump will win 1,400 delegates at GOP convention
Chris Cillizza / Washington Post:
The kinder, more disciplined Donald Trump should scare the hell out of the GOP establishment
The kinder, more disciplined Donald Trump should scare the hell out of the GOP establishment
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Sara Jerde / Talking Points Memo:
Trump Rails Against ‘Rigged System’ The Day After Reserved NY Victory Speech
Trump Rails Against ‘Rigged System’ The Day After Reserved NY Victory Speech
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Ben Norton / Salon:
Yes, Bernie Sanders is not a Democrat — and Hillary represents the very worst of the party — Sanders has exposed just how reactionary and corrupt the Democratic Party is—while Clinton wants things to carry on — Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders (Credit: Reuters/Brian Snyder/Jonathan Ernst/Photo montage by Salon)
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Michelle Goldberg / Slate:
A Lot of Hillary Clinton's New York Supporters Kept Quiet About Their Allegiances
A Lot of Hillary Clinton's New York Supporters Kept Quiet About Their Allegiances
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William Saletan / Slate:
The Primaries Aren't Democratic? They're Not Supposed to Be Democratic.
The Primaries Aren't Democratic? They're Not Supposed to Be Democratic.
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CNN:
Saudis snub Obama on Riyadh arrival amid growing tensions — (CNN)President Barack Obama received a chilly reception from Saudi Arabia's leaders as he landed in Riyadh Wednesday, a clear sign of the cooling relations between once-close allies amid regional upheaval and dropping oil prices.
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Chuck Ross / The Daily Caller:
EXCLUSIVE: Hillary Clinton Campaign Bundler Is Directly Lobbying For Saudi Arabia
EXCLUSIVE: Hillary Clinton Campaign Bundler Is Directly Lobbying For Saudi Arabia
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Roberta Rampton / Reuters:
Obama, Saudi king discuss strained alliance, Middle East conflicts
Obama, Saudi king discuss strained alliance, Middle East conflicts
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Lacey Rose / Hollywood Reporter:
Julia Louis-Dreyfus Reveals Awkward Fan Letter From Hillary and Her Panic on That ‘Last F—able Day’ — As the Lucille Ball of this era takes on a bigger producing role in this season of HBO's ‘Veep,’ she opens up about the lack of films roles available for women ("I'm not interested …
Nate Cohn / New York Times:
The Loophole That Could Cost Donald Trump the Nomination — Pennsylvania, which holds its primary next Tuesday, uses a nonbinding “loophole” primary — and that could cost Donald Trump the Republican nomination. — If the state adopted the delegate rules of any other primary …
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Peter Beinart / The Atlantic:
Ted Talks, But It Doesn't Mean Anything — Ted Cruz has a problem. Since he launched his campaign for president at Liberty University more than a year ago, he has aimed to consolidate the right. He has largely succeeded. He has vanquished Scott Walker, Rand Paul, Mike Huckabee …
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Warner Todd Huston / Breitbart:
Target Stores Open Women's Bathrooms, Changing Rooms to Men — The Target department store chain has jumped into the transgender bathroom debate by declaring that men who claim to be women may use whatever bathroom or changing room they choose. — “Inclusivity is a core belief at Target,” a new company statement reads.
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Debra Goldschmidt / CNN:
New Elizabethkingia cluster found in Illinois — Elizabethkingia: A rare, deadly bacteria — (CNN)A new cluster of Elizabethkingia infection, previously rarely seen in humans, has been found in Illinois, health officials said Wednesday. — Testing by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control …
Josh Constine / TechCrunch:
Facebook Messenger launches Group Calling to become your phone — Jump on the party line or hear the voices of your whole family with Facebook Messenger's latest feature. Rolling out globally over the next 24 hours on Android and iOS for free, users can start a group VoIP audio call from any group chat.
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Henrik Pryser Libell / New York Times:
Norway Violated Rights of Anders Behring Breivik, Mass Killer, Judge Rules — OSLO — Anders Behring Breivik, the Norwegian extremist who killed 77 people in a bomb and gun rampage in 2011, lives in conditions that would seem luxurious by American incarceration standards …