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Natasha Stoynoff / People.com:
Physically Attacked by Donald Trump - A PEOPLE Writer's Own Harrowing Story — In December 2005, People Writer Natasha Stoynoff went to Mar-a-Largo to interview Donald and Melania Trump. What she says happened next left her badly shaken. Reached for comment, a spokeswoman for Trump said, “This never happened.
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Brian Stelter / CNNMoney:
Donald Trump cancels “Hannity” interview — Will Donald Trump give an interview? Will he hold a press conference? Will he show up at next week's debate? — On Thursday morning, he canceled on his friend Sean Hannity, a Fox News spokeswoman said. He had been scheduled to appear on Hannity's Fox News show Thursday night.
Kevin Cirilli / Bloomberg:
Trump Said to Block Campaign's Requests to Do Self-Opposition Research — The decision contributed to his campaign being caught unprepared for the past week's barrage of claims he mistreated women. — kevcirilli — Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump rebuffed political aides' requests …
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German Lopez / Vox:
Trump: I didn't sexually assault a People magazine reporter, because “look at her” — Trump just can't stop objectifying women. — Donald Trump denied a People magazine journalist's claim that he sexually assaulted her during an interview. His explanation: She's not attractive enough.
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Andrew Kaczynski / CNN:
Trump Jr. on New York Times report: 'I've never heard anything dumber in my life' — (CNN)Donald Trump Jr. defended his father on Thursday following a New York Times report on Wednesday night wherein two women alleged that Trump groped them. — “Come on guys, it's so ridiculous, I've never heard anything dumber in my life.
Jeff Stein / Vox:
Conservatives questioning the timing of Donald Trump's accusers should listen to what they're saying — To some leading Republicans and conservative bloggers, the timing of new sexual assault allegations against Donald Trump looks suspicious. Why the sudden surge of accusers in the final stretch of the presidential election?
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Joe Capozzi / Palm Beach Post:
Palm Beach Post exclusive: Local woman says Trump groped her — For more than 10 years, it was something Mindy McGillivray said she shared only with a close circle of family and friends. — That changed Sunday night. Donald Trump was asked during the presidential debate about when he bragged …
Oliver Darcy / Business Insider:
Fox Business host Lou Dobbs appears to post personal information of Trump accuser on Twitter — Fox Business host Lou Dobbs on Thursday posted a phone number and an address purportedly belonging to one of the women who has accused Donald Trump of unwanted sexual contact.
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Ian Millhiser / ThinkProgress:
New York Times lawyer to Trump: You have no reputation to protect
New York Times lawyer to Trump: You have no reputation to protect
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New York Times:
Two Women Say Donald Trump Touched Them Inappropriately
Two Women Say Donald Trump Touched Them Inappropriately
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Nolan D. McCaskill / Politico:
Trump hits back at ‘vicious claims’ by female accusers
Jessica Testa / BuzzFeed:
A Fifth Teen Beauty Queen Says Trump Visited Dressing Room
A Fifth Teen Beauty Queen Says Trump Visited Dressing Room
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Madeline Conway / Politico:
Donald Trump Jr. says his father's boasts about groping women make him ‘a human’
Donald Trump Jr. says his father's boasts about groping women make him ‘a human’
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Peter Sterne / Politico:
Lou Dobbs tweets Trump accuser's address and phone number
Lou Dobbs tweets Trump accuser's address and phone number
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Tierney Sneed / Talking Points Memo:
Trump's Son Says Hot Mic Tape Makes Trump ‘Human,’ ‘Normal’
Trump's Son Says Hot Mic Tape Makes Trump ‘Human,’ ‘Normal’
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CBS News:
More questionable footage of Trump's comments on women
More questionable footage of Trump's comments on women
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David Wright / CNN:
Ex-Trump exec on assault allegations: ‘I do believe it’
Ex-Trump exec on assault allegations: ‘I do believe it’
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Veronica Stracqualursi / ABC News:
Donald Trump Calls Sexual Assault Allegations ‘Vicious Claims, Outright Lies’
Donald Trump Calls Sexual Assault Allegations ‘Vicious Claims, Outright Lies’
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CNNMoney:
Donald Trump threatens to sue New York Times over sexual harassment report
Donald Trump threatens to sue New York Times over sexual harassment report
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NBC News:
Trump's Campaign Is ‘Pulling Out of Virginia’ — Exclusive: NBC Analysis of Early Voting Shows Clinton with Advantage 1:31 — Donald Trump's campaign is “pulling out of Virginia,” a move that stunned staff in the battleground state, three sources with knowledge of the decision told NBC News.
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John Bresnahan / Politico:
Ryan sounds alarm on Trump — Speaker Paul Ryan told top donors on Wednesday evening that he's growing concerned about whether House Republicans will be able to weather the political storm this November — and suggested the outcome for his party could be dire.
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Alex Isenstadt / Politico:
RNC TV ad spending for Trump: $0
RNC TV ad spending for Trump: $0
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Damien Sharkov / Newsweek:
DONALD TRUMP CAMPAIGN APOLOGIZES TO SERBIA FOR YUGOSLAVIA BOMBING — WORLD SERBIA DONALD TRUMP BILL CLINTON 2016 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION — Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has issued an apology for his country's decision to bomb Serbia during Bill Clinton's tenure at the White House.
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Rasmussen Reports:
White House Watch: Trump Takes the Lead — The full results from Sunday night's debate are in, and Donald Trump has come from behind to take the lead over Hillary Clinton. — The latest Rasmussen Reports White House Watch national telephone and online survey shows Trump with 43% support among Likely U.S. Voters to Clinton's 41%.
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Louis Nelson / Politico:
Michelle Obama calls on women to rise up against Trump — First lady Michelle Obama delivered a powerful and emotional rebuke to Donald Trump on Thursday, saying his vulgar comments on sexual assault “have shaken me to my core,” while calling on women to rise up against the Republican nominee.
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Kristin Salaky / Talking Points Memo:
Michelle Obama Gives Powerful Speech Roasting Trump For Predatory Comments (VIDEO)
Michelle Obama Gives Powerful Speech Roasting Trump For Predatory Comments (VIDEO)
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Monmouth University:
Monmouth University Polling Institute — Utah — Trump has Narrow Lead But Clinton and McMullin are Hot on His Heels — West Long Branch, NJ - The Republican presidential nominee is ahead in the race for Utah's electoral votes - which wouldn't be a headline except for the fact that his lead is a relatively meager 6 points.
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Washington Post:
Hillary Clinton for president — IN THE gloom and ugliness of this political season, one encouraging truth is often overlooked: There is a well-qualified, well-prepared candidate on the ballot. Hillary Clinton has the potential to be an excellent president of the United States, and we endorse her without hesitation.
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Juana Summers / CNN:
Google searches for ‘write-in’ are off the charts — Washington (CNN)Americans have expressed deep misgivings about both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton throughout the course of the presidential race. This week, their distaste is showing up in their search behavior.
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Guardian:
Bob Dylan wins 2016 Nobel prize in literature - live updates and reaction — The American singer songwriter Bob Dylan has won the 2016 Nobel prize for literature — At this early stage. Dylan's win is creating a fairly deep divide in opinion: — Share
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Sewell Chan / New York Times:
Bob Dylan Awarded Nobel Prize in Literature
Bob Dylan Awarded Nobel Prize in Literature
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