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William K. Rashbaum / New York Times:
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 …
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William K. Rashbaum / New York Times:
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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Alexander Soros / New York Times:
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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The Daily Beast:
Pro-Trump Media Insists Bomb Threats Against Clinton, Obama, CNN are ‘Pure BS,’ a ‘False Flag’ — Oh God. — Minutes after news broke of “potential explosive devices” being mailed to the homes of former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, along with CNN's New York City studio …
Jared Holt / Right Wing Watch:
‘False Flag’ Conspiracies Fly after Explosives Mailed to Prominent Democrats — It was reported this morning that suspicious packages believed to have contained explosive devices had been sent to Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton, while a similar device was found on Monday at the home …
NBC News:
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
Lyndsay Winkley / sandiegouniontribune.com:
San Diego Union-Tribune staff, others evacuate after suspicious package spotted — The San Diego Union-Tribune and other businesses were evacuated Wednesday morning after a stack of suspicious looking packages was spotted in front of the building they all share in downtown San Diego, police said.
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Josh Margolin / ABC News:
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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Tucker Higgins / CNBC:
Suspicious package addressed to the White House intercepted: CNN — A suspicious package apparently containing a pipe bomb that was addressed to the White House was intercepted on Wednesday, according to CNN, which cited a law enforcement official. — Reuters later reported …
Aaron Rupar / ThinkProgress:
One clip illustrates the absurdity of Fox News' fear-mongering about the ‘left-wing mob’ — On Wednesday morning, Fox News was forced to interrupt a segment breathlessly fear-mongering about “left-wing mobs” and protesters confronting Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) …
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CNN:
Suspicious package intercepted at mail facility in Maryland — From CNN's Liz Landers, Pam Brown and Mary Kay Mallonee — Two law enforcement sources tell CNN that a suspicious package has been intercepted at a Congressional mail screening facility in Capitol Heights, Maryland.
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CNN:
Suspicious packages sent to Time Warner Center, Clinton and Obama
Suspicious packages sent to Time Warner Center, Clinton and Obama
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Washington Post:
‘Potential explosive devices’ sent to Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton intercepted by Secret Service
‘Potential explosive devices’ sent to Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton intercepted by Secret Service
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Washington Post:
Amid a poisonous political campaign, GOP leaders condemn explosive packages
Amid a poisonous political campaign, GOP leaders condemn explosive packages
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CNN:
NYPD official: Suspicious package at Gov. Cuomo's office deemed safe
NYPD official: Suspicious package at Gov. Cuomo's office deemed safe
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WPLG-TV:
WATCH LIVE: Wasserman Schultz office, building evacuated after bomb threat
WATCH LIVE: Wasserman Schultz office, building evacuated after bomb threat
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CNN:
Another pipe bomb addressed to White House intercepted
Another pipe bomb addressed to White House intercepted
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NBC New York:
4 Apparent Explosive Devices Sent to Hillary Clinton, Obama, CNN Correspondent and George Soros Are Linked: Sources
4 Apparent Explosive Devices Sent to Hillary Clinton, Obama, CNN Correspondent and George Soros Are Linked: Sources
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Kelly Cohen / Washington Examiner:
Kamala Harris' office evacuated in San Diego after suspicious package found
Kamala Harris' office evacuated in San Diego after suspicious package found
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Kevin Breuninger / CNBC:
Suspected mail bombs sent to Clinton, Obama, CNN building and others intercepted
Suspected mail bombs sent to Clinton, Obama, CNN building and others intercepted
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Associated Press:
Pipe bomb hand-delivered to George Soros' mailbox, authorities say
Pipe bomb hand-delivered to George Soros' mailbox, authorities say
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Elizabeth Landers / CNN:
Secret Service intercepts 2 ‘suspicious packages’ addressed to Obama, Clinton
Secret Service intercepts 2 ‘suspicious packages’ addressed to Obama, Clinton
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Washington Post:
Saudi crown prince calls Khashoggi murder ‘heinous crime,’ vows perpetrators will be brought to justice — RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — In his first public comments since the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi by Saudi security agents in Istanbul three weeks ago, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman …
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New York Times:
Prince and President Escalate Battle Over Khashoggi Killing
Prince and President Escalate Battle Over Khashoggi Killing
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Zachary Basu / Axios:
Saudi crown prince calls Khashoggi killing “heinous” and “unjustified”
Saudi crown prince calls Khashoggi killing “heinous” and “unjustified”
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Jacqueline Alemany / Washington Post:
Power Up: Democrats aren't a lock on retaking the House majority
Power Up: Democrats aren't a lock on retaking the House majority
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Travis Gettys / Raw Story:
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 …
USA Today:
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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Dana Ferguson / Argus Leader:
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.
Wall Street Journal:
Trump Steps Up Attacks on Fed Chairman Jerome Powell — President says central banker 'almost looks like he's happy raising interest rates' — WASHINGTON—President Trump escalated his attacks on Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, blaming him for threatening U.S. economic growth …
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New York Times:
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. …
Deborah Barfield Berry / USA Today:
Georgia NAACP files complaints alleging voting machines incorrectly registered votes — Democrat Stacy Abrams' campaign team says Brian Kemp should resign as Secretary of State amid allegations he's blocking thousands of voter registrations. Kemp's team said applicants can still vote if they verify their information at the polls.
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Brett Samuels / The Hill:
‘Fox & Friends’ co-host Kilmeade says he mistakenly made contribution to Trump campaign — “Fox & Friends” co-host Brian Kilmeade donated roughly $600 to President Trump's campaign in what he says was an unwitting mistake made while Christmas shopping after the 2016 presidential election.
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Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball:
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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Nick Miroff / Washington Post:
The border is tougher to cross than ever. — But there's still one way into America. — Asylum claims are soaring as migrant families take an administrative path, buckling the immigration system. — HIDALGO COUNTY, Tex. — Crouched low in the brush along the riverbank …
Associated Press:
Senate slipping away as Dems fight to preserve blue wave — NEW YORK (AP) — In the closing stretch of the 2018 campaign, the question is no longer the size of the Democratic wave. It's whether there will be a wave at all. — Top operatives in both political parties concede …
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Erich Schwartzel / Wall Street Journal:
Disney World's Big Secret: It's a Favorite Spot to Scatter Family Ashes — Fans say treating the parks as a final resting place is the ultimate tribute, assuming they can sneak the remains past security — Custodians at the Walt Disney Co. theme parks in Orlando, Fla., and Anaheim, Calif. …
Tony Romm / Washington Post:
Apple's Tim Cook delivers searing critique of Silicon Valley — Apple chief executive Tim Cook on Wednesday warned the world's most powerful regulators that the poor privacy practices of some tech companies, the ills of social media and the erosion of trust in his own industry threaten to undermine …
Dana Branham / Dallas Morning News:
Campaign signs for Beto O'Rourke and Colin Allred set ablaze in Richardson yards — Five yard signs for Democratic candidates were set on fire in a Richardson neighborhood Monday night, officials said. — Police received three calls in a 30-minute span — one at 11 p.m. …
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John Schwartz / New York Times:
New York Sues Exxon Mobil, Saying It Deceived Shareholders on Climate Change — New York's attorney general filed a lawsuit against Exxon Mobil on Wednesday that claims the company defrauded shareholders by downplaying the expected risk of climate change to its business.
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