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David French / National Review:
I'm Not Running for President — I'm not the right person to challenge Trump and Hillary, but the path remains open for others. — Here is a sentence I never thought I'd type: After days of prayer, reflection, and serious study of the possibilities, I am not going to run as an independent candidate …
Carrie Dann / NBC News:
On Verge of Nomination Clinch, Clinton Wins in Puerto Rico — Clinton Looks to Clinch Democratic Nomination as Trump Ramps Up New Attacks 3:14 — Hillary Clinton won the Puerto Rico primary Sunday, edging her even closer to the delegate majority she needs to become the presumptive nominee of the Democratic Party.
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Associated Press and Daily Kos
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Kyle Cheney / Politico:
Clinton: I expect Sanders to call for unity after Tuesday — Bernie Sanders should end his campaign and begin convincing supporters to line up behind Hillary Clinton as the presumptive Democratic nominee, Clinton said in an interview that aired Sunday on CNN's “State of the Union.”
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ABC News
Rebecca Savransky / The Hill:
Results slow in Puerto Rico as voters face long lines — Voters in Puerto Rico reportedly faced lines of more than two hours to vote Sunday in the Democratic primary. — According to an MSNBC reporter, some voters who were waiting in line in San Juan decided to leave rather than face the long lines.
Daniel Strauss / Politico:
Clinton wins Puerto Rico primary — Hillary Clinton won Puerto Rico's primary on Sunday, putting her on a trajectory to claim the Democratic nomination for president on Tuesday. — At the time the race was called, she had 64 percent of the vote to 34 percent of the vote for Sen. Bernie Sanders.
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The Week and Washington Post
Robert Costa / Washington Post:
Clinton wins Puerto Rico, marches ever closer to clinching the Democratic nomination
Hope Yen / Associated Press:
Clinton Moves Closer To Nomination With Win In Virgin Islands
Clinton Moves Closer To Nomination With Win In Virgin Islands
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Guardian and Booman Tribune
Robert Costa / Washington Post:
Bernie Sanders, eyeing a ‘contested convention,’ urges media to hold off on calling race
Bernie Sanders, eyeing a ‘contested convention,’ urges media to hold off on calling race
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Outside the Beltway and Politico
Mary Kay Linge / New York Post:
He's of ‘German heritage’: Hillary baits fans into calling Trump a Nazi — More On: — Hillary Clinton lobbed the video equivalent of a Nazi buzz bomb at Donald Trump on Saturday by making his German heritage a campaign issue. — The 37-second clip decrying Trump's attacks …
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The Gateway Pundit and BizPac Review
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Garrett Epps / The Atlantic:
The Problem With Calling Out Judges for Their Race
The Problem With Calling Out Judges for Their Race
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Washington Post, Washington Monthly and Guardian
CBS News:
Trump: “It's possible” a Muslim judge would be unfair
Trump: “It's possible” a Muslim judge would be unfair
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New York Magazine, CBS New York, Jezebel, Hullabaloo and Mother Jones
Sara Jerde / Talking Points Memo:
Trump: It's ‘Possible’ A Muslim Judge Would Be Biased Against Me Too
Trump: It's ‘Possible’ A Muslim Judge Would Be Biased Against Me Too
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Breaking News USA
Ian Millhiser / ThinkProgress:
Trump Suggests Muslim Judges Can't Be Trusted Either
Trump Suggests Muslim Judges Can't Be Trusted Either
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Hot Air, Politicus USA, The Hill, Raw Story, alan.com and Business Insider
Kyle Cheney / Politico:
Trump: Muslim judge might not be fair to me either
Trump: Muslim judge might not be fair to me either
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CNN, TheBlaze.com, Washington Post, ABC News, The Hill and Washington Free Beacon
Josh Koehn / San Jose Inside:
Mayor Liccardo, San Jose Police Issue New Statements Regarding Violence at Donald Trump Rally — Perhaps realizing initial statements gave short shrift to the violent episodes outside of Donald Trump's rally Thursday night at the San Jose Convention Center, both Mayor Sam Liccardo …
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RedState, Patterico's Pontifications, The Gateway Pundit, Liberty Unyielding and abc7news.com
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Steven Hayward / Power LinePower Line:
Trump's Jujitsu Overthrow of Liberalism — On the surface Trump's attack on the presiding judge in his civil trial over Trump University is reckless, irresponsible, menacing, and . . . just plain wacko. Jonah Goldberg speculates that what he's really trying to do is force the judge …
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Journal of American Greatness and CNN
Peter Holley / Washington Post:
Their son was killed. They believe his parrot is telling people who pulled the trigger. — A possible murder witness is talking. — The question is whether anyone should listen. — His name is Bud, and he's an African gray parrot in Ensley Township, Mich., with a filthy mouth, according to NBC affiliate WOOD-TV.
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Jezebel
David Edwards / Raw Story:
Ex-Wheel of Fortune host rips minimum wage workers for wanting hike: ‘Earn your way in this world’ — DON'T MISS STORIES. FOLLOW RAW STORY! — Chuck Woolery, game show host turned podcaster, brandished his conservative bona fides on Sunday by opposing an increase in the minimum wage …
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BostonGlobe.com
Scott Adams Blog:
Scott Adams' Blog — I've decided to come off the sidelines and endorse a candidate for President of the United States. — I'll start by reminding readers that my politics don't align with any of the candidates. My interest in the race has been limited to Trump's extraordinary persuasion skills.
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The Last Refuge
Julian Hattem / The Hill:
Clinton's IT aide keeps email server shrouded in mystery — A former State Department IT expert has refused to answer questions about his work on Hillary Clinton — 's private email server, keeping its operations shrouded in mystery. — Bryan Pagliano's laywers have said that he would …
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RedState
Niall Stanage / The Hill:
Five things Hillary Clinton could learn from Donald Trump — 's book on Thursday, assailing the presumptive GOP nominee in unusually sharp and personal terms in a speech in San Diego. — It was an attack that thrilled Democrats, in part because it gave them some respite from doubts …
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ABC News:
‘This Week’ Transcript: Hillary Clinton
‘This Week’ Transcript: Hillary Clinton
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RedState, Washington Post, Politicus USA and Viking Pundit
Eyder Peralta / NPR.org:
NPR Photographer, Interpreter Killed In Afghanistan — David Gilkey, an NPR journalist who chronicled pain and beauty in war and conflict, was killed in Afghanistan on Sunday along with NPR's Afghan interpreter Zabihullah Tamanna. — David and Zabihullah were on assignment for the network traveling …
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The Atlantic, Associated Press, The Week, New York Times and NBC News, more at Mediagazer »
CBS News:
Face the Nation transcripts June 5, 2016: Trump — JOHN DICKERSON, HOST: Today on <FACE> THE <NATION>: Donald Trump gives no ground, as we go one on one. And we will look back at <the>life of <the> greatest, Muhammad Ali. — As she closes in on Democratic nomination …
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RedState and Politicus USA
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Steve Eder / New York Times:
Donald Trump Reflects on His Relationship With Muhammad Ali
Donald Trump Reflects on His Relationship With Muhammad Ali
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twitchy.com, Mediaite, Washington Post, Vox and Althouse
Economist:
Etherised — Bitcoin's resurgence may be short-lived — BITCOIN is back. Fans (and holders) of the crypto-currency were celebrating after its price jumped more than 20% in the five days to May 31st, to nearly $550—a level it last reached in August 2014.
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Mother Jones and Marginal REVOLUTION