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Democrats Sanders, O'Malley to visit Las Vegas next week

LAS VEGAS (AP) - Democratic presidential candidates Bernie Sanders and Martin O'Malley are scheduled to visit Las Vegas next week for an immigration summit.

O'Malley is expected to speak at 4 p.m. Sunday at the LINQ Hotel in Las Vegas for a summit hosted by the Fair Immigration Reform Movement. ...

Whoopi Defends How 'The View' Has Treated Carly Fiorina [VIDEO]

Two cohosts have since attacked her looks

Uber Driver's Dashcam Recorded the Moment a Man 'Too Drunk to Give Me Directions' Attacked and How the Driver Fought Back

"Call the police!"

'Duck Dynasty' Star Shares What She Really Thinks About Obama's Handling of Faith

"I do think we need to have a president [who] loves God and honors him."

Marco Rubio Is 'Highly Overrated,' Donald Trump Says

"I think he's an overrated person, I don't think he's going to make it," Donald Trump says of fellow GOP presidential hopeful Sen. Marco Rubio in interview with Bloomberg's "With All Due Respect" scheduled to air later today. Trump says he'd tell Rubio to "relax, take it easy" and stop trying to climb the ladder so quickly Rubio doesn't do what he was elected to do, Trump says; "Marco doesn't show up to votes" Trump says Marco Rubio "should have been more loyal to Bush. I was told that he would

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The Czur Scanner Can Build A Digital Library Five Minutes At A Time

When the Visigoths burned Library Of Alexandria you can bet that old Ptolemy I Soter would have loved to have had a Czur (pronounced "Cesar") scanner in his palatial marble-clad staterooms. The Czur is basically a book scanner on steroids that allows you to scan a 300-page book – or priceless scroll of ancient knowledge – in about five minutes. The Czur is a sort… Read More

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Iran Launches Blockade On U.S. Goods

Iran announced over the weekend that it is beginning to implement a blockade of all U.S. goods into the country following an order by Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who has directed the country's government to form an "economy of resistance."

The order comes following a letter sent late last month by Khamenei to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani. Khamenei called the United States "hostile and disruptive" and directed leaders to cut off all further negotiations with America.

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Jury convicts man in northern Virginia triple murder case

FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) - A jury convicted a man of murder Monday, finding that he fatally shot three prominent Alexandria residents in their homes over the course of a decade as part of a longstanding grudge against the northern Virginia city.

Charles Severance, 55, of Ashburn, was charged in the ...

Actually, Curing Disease Is A Pretty Good Way To Save Uncle Sam Money

With all due respect to Mr. Bedford, yes, we should seek to cure disease. There's nothing awful about that idea.

5 Big Obamacare Problems as Open Enrollment Begins

"…not sustainable."

Texas Supreme Court Takes on Case That Could Dramatically Change Home Schooling in the State — Outcome Hinges on One Key Question

"Parents should be allowed to decide how to educate their children, not whether to educate their children."

Republican Debate Coalition Revises Draft Demands Letter

Republican attorney Ben Ginsberg says he has sent a revised draft letter outlining debate demands to GOP presidential campaigns who sent representatives to Sunday night meeting. Ginsberg declined to share copy of letter with Bloomberg GOP campaign official who asked not to be named confirmed receipt of letter this morning According to revised draft letter published by Washington Post, candidate demands would include guaranteed 30-second opening and closing statements; approval of TV networks' gr

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Apple TV App Store Tops 1,000 Apps: Games & Video Apps Dominate, But Discovery Is A Challenge

Developers have been digging into the Apple TV App Store data in the absence of category listings and a Top Charts section on Apple's newly launched version of its media player device, which now, for the first time ever, has opened up to third-party applications. Apple had "hundreds" of applications live at the time of the TV App Store's launch, though apparently… Read More

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Federal Government Spent $43M on Gas Station in Afghanistan

The federal government spent almost $43 million in taxpayer money to build a gas station in Afghanistan, according to a special inspector general report released Monday.

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Chipotle E. Coli Outbreak Closes Dozens Of Stores And It's Only Getting Worse

'There might be a jump in cases...'

Al Qaeda Leader in New Recording: 'Those Who Support Israel Should Pay in Their Blood'

"We face aggression from America."

'Shocking and Incredible': Former Prosecutor Says He's 'Never' Seen Gov't Agency React Like This to Investigation

"We have received more allegations about this program than we have received about any other program in Afghanistan."

Jeb Bush to Say Race Is About Principles, Not Personality

Jeb Bush begins a 3-state campaign tour in Tampa with a simple message: The Republican nomination isn't a personality contest. "This election is not about a set of personalities -- it's about a set of principles," Bush will say today, according to prepared remarks; "it's about leadership" "I turned the political culture of Tallahassee upside down," Bush will say. "I'm putting the beltway on notice: I'll turn Washington upside down, too" NOTE: Bush's 4-day, 3-state campaign tour will take him thr

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Ready For The Regulators

It's not just the impending 2016 political theater or our own paranoid imaginings. Silicon Valley really has been buzzing more about the role of government policy in business innovation, and the crescendo will persist long after our next POTUS is decided. Read More

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"Truth" doesn't pay

(Scott Johnson) I've been curious how the Rathergate film Truth would do at the box office. The film opened Friday in wide release. Will Truth take its place in the long line of Hollywood's politically inspired clunkers? Keep hope alive! Sony Pictures Classics paid $6 million for the distribution rights. It is spending millions more to promote it now. It's not a big-budget picture. I certainly hope the producers didn't pay too

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Anti-government activist slated for trial in firearms case

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) - A jury trial is scheduled Monday for an anti-government activist arrested on weapons charges after authorities say he spoke of burning down a Montana courthouse and attacks on law enforcement

Defendant William Krisstofer Wolf of Gallatin County is charged with possession of a machine gun and ...

Heidi Klum's Halloween Costume Was Incredibly Busty [PHOTOS]

'Too big to fit in the car'

Shocking Classroom Video Will Leave You Hoping for a Hero to Put Teacher's Out-of-Control Bully in His Place — but That Moment Never Comes

"Sit your ass down in your chair."

'Water on the Knee' Could Be a Sign of This Disease

"Very large, not activity-related and mostly pain-free."

Meet Me In St. Louis (And Brooklyn)

A young man named Matt Burns and I will be in St. Louis very soon and we want to see you. Yes, you. You, the person reading this right now. You are very special to us. So let's meet in St. Louis! We will hold the first TC Pitch-Off on Tuesday, November 17th at the PBR Cowboy Bar on 601 Clark Avenue. #202. St. Louis, MO 63102. You can register here. We are looking for some companies to… Read More

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Graham Says He Isn't Afraid of Fox News Boss

"I like Roger Ailes, but I'm not afraid of him," GOP presidential candidate Lindsey Graham says on CNN a day after reports indicated that campaigns' demands for debate changes would exclude Nov. 10 Fox Business debate. Citing an operative at campaigns' Sunday meeting, Washington Post said one reason for Fox exemption was fear of Ailes, the news channel's chairman RNC spokesman Sean Spicer dismissed that report today "Reince Priebus is a good friend. My beef is not with him," Graham says of RNC c

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Jeb Bush on Washington gridlock, corruption: 'I can fix it'

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush will pitch himself Monday as a change agent who can fix a broken Washington, D.C., knocking President Obama for creating "competing pessimisms" during his time in the White House.

"This election is not about a set of personalities. It's about a set of principles," Mr. ...

These Mets Ain't Royals — Kansas City Wins 2015 World Series [VIDEO]

Second title in franchise history

Palestinian Fathers Celebrate After Agreeing to Marry Off Their Children — But There's a Major Catch

"Usually, 72 virgins are promised in the afterlife."

After Taking Leave of Absence to Recover From Knee Surgery, Veteran Returns to His NY Home to Make Truly 'Shocking Discovery'

"Somebody could have called me."

Christie Says Candidates Shouldn't Control Debate Format

"I support the RNC continuing to make these decisions," GOP presidential candidate Chris Christie says on CNN day after some rival campaigns gathered to draft demands for changes to future debates. "I don't want that disparate group of folks to make the decision," Christie says RNC doesn't "have a dog in the fight. They want the best Republican candidate to run against Hillary Clinton" "The presidency is almost never scripted, so we shouldn't have these debates be scripted either" Related storie

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Scarborough Silences Morning Joe Panel: Name One Republican In Prominent Mainstream Media Position

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Folly Beach hiring lobbyist to help with coastal issues

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - Folly Beach is hiring a lobbyist to tell state lawmakers about the importance of the coast to the state's economy and about the city's ongoing battle with beach erosion.

Mayor Tim Godwin tells The Post and Courier of Charleston (http://bit.ly/1N7Vkxs ) that a lobbying firm will ...

More Confusion as Russian Airline Official Says 'External Impact' Is the 'Only Possible Explanation' in Plane Crash That Islamic State-Affiliate Claimed Responsibility For

"We rule out a technical fault of the plane or a pilot error."

Homeowners Leave Candy on Porch and Ask Trick-or-Treaters to 'Be Considerate' — Watch What Their Surveillance Cam Recorded

"Help yourself"

GOP Presidential Campaigns Prepare to Ask for Debate Changes

Representatives for 11 or more Republican presidential candidates met Sunday near Washington to draft letter demanding changes to upcoming debates, reports say. Demands "include largely bypassing the RNC in coordinating with network hosts, mandatory opening and closing statements, an equal number of questions for the candidates, and pre-approval of on-screen graphics," AP reports, citing Ben Carson campaign manager Barry Bennett Letter is to be sent to media hosts of future debates this week, ac

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In His Obituary, He's Remembered as a 'Man of God' Who 'Despised Liberals' — and He Has One Final Obama-Related Request for Americans

"J despised liberals, pimentos, sarcasm (although it was his forte), laziness, and imperfection."

Health Officials Expect Jump in Chipotle-Linked E. Coli Cases as Source Still Remains a Mystery

"We're very early in the investigation."

Jawbone Files Countersuit Against Fitbit In "Frivolous" Patent Infringement Case

The war continues apace in the world of wearable fitness trackers. Jawbone — which makes fitness trackers, speakers and Bluetooth headsets — has filed a countersuit against Fitbit in a patent infringement case brought by the latter company against its rival in September. In the countersuit — embedded below along with Fitbit's patent suit — Jawbone denies… Read More

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J.C. Watts on the State of the GOP Presidential Race

Mark Halperin speaks with former Oklahoma Representative J.C. Watts in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday.

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China Just Made the GUTSIEST Move of the Entire Financial Crisis

China's grave dancers have taken great pleasure in convincing millions of investors that the nation will never succeed based on any number of erroneous arguments… …not democratic …not capitalist …not worthy of world leadership Underneath it all, this was little more than thinly veiled contempt for Beijing's 35-year-old "one child" policy. Called yousheng, the law […]

'For the Record': The Media Under the Microscope

Clinton and Sanders Enter New Phase in Battle for New Hampshire

While Clinton built up her campaign apparatus early in the Granite Sate, Sanders is relying on home court advantage to help him win in February.

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Nearly Half of Obamacare Co-Ops Have Failed

Ten of the 23 health insurance co-ops created under Obamacare have gone out of business, and experts say more will follow.

Utah's Arches is the latest co-op to fail, along with others in Kentucky, New York, Nevada, Louisiana, Oregon, Colorado, Tennessee, South Carolina and a co-op that served both Iowa and Nebraska.

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DJI Teams Up With Canonical To Launch Embedded Computer For Drones

Drone manufacturer DJI and Canonical, the corporate entity behind the Ubuntu Linux distribution, today announced the launch of Manifold, a small embedded computer that's optimized for building applications for drones. Read More

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Obama gets personal in criminal justice push

WASHINGTON (AP) - As President Barack Obama has toured the country in a recent push for a criminal justice overhaul, he's worried publicly about the possibility of his daughters' teenage rebellion. He's mused about his own drug use as a wayward youth. He's told stories of being pulled over for ...