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Statement on the FBI's Investigation of Suspicious Packages — Between October 22 and 24, 2018, suspicious packages were received at multiple locations in the New York and Washington, D.C., areas and Florida. The packages are being sent for analysis at the FBI Laboratory in Quantico, Virginia.
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Explosive Device Found in Mail Sent to the Clintons — An explosive device was found on Wednesday morning by a technician who screens mail for Bill and Hillary Clinton, who live in a suburb of New York City, a law enforcement official said. — The official said the device was similar …


The Hate That Is Consuming Us — Bombs sent to my father, George Soros, and to former President Obama and Hillary Clinton are a result of our politics of demonizing opponents. — Mr. Soros is the deputy chairman of the Open Society Foundations. — On Monday afternoon an explosive device …
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Trump Allies Insist Bomb Threats Against Clinton, Obama, CNN Are ‘Pure BS,’ a ‘False Flag’ — Following bomb threats against two former presidents and other public figures, the far right began screaming that it was all a liberal plot to gain sympathy for the Democrats.

House Republicans Launch New Anti-Soros Ad After Bomb Attempt on Billionaire Democrat Donor — The GOP is still portraying Soros as a shadowy figure who “owns” Democrats, even after a bomb was discovered in his mailbox. — House Republicans' campaign committee released …

Explosive Devices Found in Mail Sent to Hillary Clinton and Obama — Two explosive devices were found in mail sent to former President Barack Obama and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, officials said on Wednesday, sparking an intensive investigation into whether a bomber is targeting prominent Democratic figures.
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After joke about Beto sharing a cell with Hillary, Cruz denounces overheated rhetoric and mail bombs — Updated at 4 p.m. with video from Cruz event. — On Tuesday, Sen. Ted Cruz joked that his opponent, Rep. Beto O'Rourke, could share a jail cell with Hillary Clinton and spoke darkly of Democratic mobs.


Suspicious packages sent to Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, CNN's New York City office — The first package was recovered on Tuesday in Westchester County, New York, and a second in Washington, D.C., the FBI and Secret Service said in a statement. — Pete Williams explains contents of suspicious packages sent to Clinton, Obama


Explosive devices addressed to Hillary Clinton, Obama intercepted; CNN evacuated after suspicious package found — Explosive devices addressed to Hillary Clinton's home and the house of former President Barack Obama were intercepted, and the Time Warner Center that is home to CNN in New York City …
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This isn't fake news: CNN president Zucker blasts Trump for attacks on the media — The scathing statement came after the president commented about pipe bombs sent to Democratic leaders. — The president of CNN strongly criticized President Donald Trump on Wednesday for his anti-media rhetoric …


‘Potential explosive devices’ sent to Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton intercepted by Secret Service

Another pipe bomb addressed to White House intercepted
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‘False Flag’ Conspiracies Fly after Explosives Mailed to Prominent Democrats
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San Diego Union-Tribune staff, others evacuate after suspicious package spotted
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Suspicious packages sent to Time Warner Center, Clinton and Obama
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One clip illustrates the absurdity of Fox News' fear-mongering about the ‘left-wing mob’
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WATCH LIVE: Wasserman Schultz office, building evacuated after bomb threat
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Secret Service intercepts 2 ‘suspicious packages’ addressed to Obama, Clinton

Amid a poisonous political campaign, GOP leaders condemn explosive packages
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Suspected mail bombs sent to Clinton, Obama, CNN building and others intercepted
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When Trump Phones Friends, the Chinese Listen and Learn — WASHINGTON — When President Trump calls old friends on one of his iPhones to gossip, gripe or solicit their latest take on how he is doing, American intelligence reports indicate that Chinese spies are often listening …
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Poll: Abrams and Kemp virtually tied in Georgia governor's race — In a head-to-head contest among likely voters, it's 49 percent for Republican Brian Kemp and 47 percent for Democrat Stacey Abrams — WASHINGTON — The closely watched governor's race in Georgia is essentially tied …
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Judge orders Ga. officials to stop tossing absentee ballots over signatures
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Georgia NAACP files complaints alleging voting machines incorrectly registered votes
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Dow tumbles 500 points, erases gains for the year as October swoon continues — Stocks fell sharply in volatile trading on Wednesday as losses in tech and AT&T shares outweighed a post-earnings bounce in Boeing. — The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 450 points as United Technologies and Caterpillar lagged.
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Joint Statement from Leaders Pelosi and Schumer on President Trump's Remarks on Suspicious Packages Sent to Democratic leaders, CNN — Washington, D.C. - House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer issued this statement after President Trump made remarks …
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DOJ: Businesses Can Discriminate Against Transgender Workers — The Justice Department today told the U.S. Supreme Court that businesses can discriminate against workers based on their gender identity without violating federal law. — Solicitor General Noel Francisco told the high court …
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The View's Meghan McCain compares bombs targeting Dems to Republicans getting ‘heckled at restaurants’ — Federal authorities are investigating a string of suspicious packages sent to prominent Democrats and CNN, and “The View” co-host said those threats were similar to heckling faced …


Argus Leader-KELO TV poll: Noem, Sutton in dead heat for South Dakota governor — It's a dead heat. — Two weeks ahead of the South Dakota general election, two gubernatorial hopefuls are tied, according to a poll commissioned by the Argus Leader and KELO TV.
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F.B.I. Arrests White Nationalist Who Fled the Country — The F.B.I. has arrested the leader of a violent California neo-Nazi gang on a federal conspiracy charge after he apparently fled to Central America earlier this month. — Robert Paul Rundo, 28, a resident of Huntington Beach, Calif. …


A quarter of college students could develop PTSD because of the 2016 election, a new study suggests — Are college students “snowflakes” — triggered, traumatized and all together too delicate for the real world? — Or are they apathetic — so unconcerned that they can't be bothered …
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Dorcas Reilly, inventor of the green bean casserole, a Thanksgiving favorite, has died at 92
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Trump's Big Bet on Saudis Now Poses a Bigger Dilemma — The killing of Jamal Khashoggi complicates president's hope to reap rewards from stronger ties — In the run-up to President Trump's trip to Saudi Arabia last year, senior White House aide Jared Kushner and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke nearly every day.
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Democrat Candidates Maintain Lead in U.S. Senate, Secretary of State and Attorney General Races — Stabenow, Benson, and Nessel continue to lead in the polls — LANSING, Mich. - Two weeks out of the general election and Democrat candidates for the United States Senate, Secretary of State …


The Republicans Are Running on a Fictional Platform — In the post-truth era, Trump and other party politicians pledge support for the very policies they are trying to undermine. — Here's a puzzle: Why are Republicans running on fictional versions of their own platform? And how big of a deal is it?
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Time Warner Center Update - Note from CNN Worldwide President Jeff Zucker — The Time Warner Center - CNN's New York City bureau - has been evacuated. CNN Worldwide President Jeff Zucker sent the following notes to staff. — Watch CNN for developments and follow @CNNPR.
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Gohmert: Trump Could Declare Martial Law Along Border — Editor's Note: Social media is cracking down on Conservative content. To ensure you receive conservative and faith-based news items - click here for a free subscription to Todd's newsletter. — What would happen if the advancing army …


USA TODAY/Suffolk poll: There is a ‘Kavanaugh effect,’ and it boosts Democrats more than the GOP in midterms — Trump called the Democrats ‘an angry leftwing mob.’ (Oct. 9) — WASHINGTON - Brett Kavanaugh now sits on the Supreme Court, but the contentious battle over his nomination continues …
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New polls: Nevada, Texas, Wisconsin — New Reuters/Ipsos/University of Virginia Center for Politics polls show Republicans ahead in key races in Nevada and Texas, while Democrats lead in the Wisconsin Senate race and both parties are locked in a close race for the Badger State's governorship.
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