February 8, 2016

Hillary Clinton unleashes Bill Clinton on Bernie Sanders as once-friendly primary turns ugly

MANCHESTER, N.H. — Faced with the prospect of a crushing loss here in Tuesday's crucial primary election, and with a campaign that once again looks to be in disarray, Hillary Clinton this week is relying on her husband to make a series of increasingly heated attacks against rival Sen. Bernard ...

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See the Mysterious 'Voter-Shaming' Mailer That Is Turning Up in New Hampshire

"My mom looked at this and was disturbed."

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Watch The 9th Annual Crunchies, Hosted By Chelsea Peretti, Right Here

It's a big week for San Francisco. Yesterday, the city played host to the Super Bowl and tonight, we are celebrating the startup ecosystem with our 9th Annual Crunchies award show in the swanky WSF War Memorial Opera House. You can guess which one of those I'm more excited about. Tonight's show will be hosted by comedian Chelsea Peretti, and the awards will be presented by… Read More

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Today's sports post: Super Bowl (don't call me) L

(Paul Mirengoff) I'm no football historian, but I have seen nearly all L of the Super Bowls. I don't recall ever witnessing defense being played as well by two competing Super Bowl teams as it was yesterday. Denver's defense must be among the best of all time. A few weeks ago it made Tom Brady, surely one of the best five quarterbacks ever in my opinion, look ordinary at best. Yesterday, they

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Religious Group Threatens To Sue NASA For Censoring Jesus

'We are shocked that NASA would censor the name of Jesus'

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After She Was Excluded From GOP Debate, Here's What Carly Fiorina Did Instead

"You know I'll debate anyone any time, anywhere, and usually I win." 

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After Rally Attendee Hurls Nasty Insult at Cruz, Trump Warns Her Not to Say It Again — Then Repeats It

"She just said a terrible thing." 

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Trump Repeats Vulgar Audience Taunt Used to Describe Cruz

A woman shouted out a derisive term to describe the Texas senator, which the billionaire Republican front-runner highlighted and then admonished.

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Second Ethics Complaint Against Joe Sestak Filed to Department of Defense

Pennsylvania Democratic hopeful Joe Sestak has attracted the attention of a former U.S. attorney for his insistence on referring to himself by his military rank of admiral even though the Department of Defense specifically forbids it, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.

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WESLEY PRUDEN: Let no child be left unconfused

ANALYSIS/OPINION:

Mae West, the famous philosopher of the boudoir, would hardly believe her fortune today. "So many men," she once complained, "so little time." She was the kind of girl who set out to "climb the ladder of success, wrong by wrong."

Now there's such an abundance of choices in ...

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Performance Of 'Hamlet' At Refugee Camp Ends Because 'There Was A Lot Of Knives'

'One of several factors'

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New Poll Shows Trump Command Firm Lead in New Hampshire, but Look at Who Has Jumped to Second

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Take a Look at What Al Jazeera Cuts From Interview When On-Air Discussion Turns to Islam

"I'm not stupid."

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Ben Carson Reveals What's Truly Shocked Him on the Campaign Trail: 'I Knew the Press Was Dishonest, But…'

"They try to make you look like you have strange ideals."

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Hamas Music Video Aims to Frighten Israelis With Threat of Suicide Bombings, But See If You Can Spot the Ridiculous Goof

Threatens attacks with more higher-casualty weapons than knives.

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Obama Asks Congress for $1.8 Billion to Combat Zika Virus

President Barack Obama will ask Congress for $1.8 billion in emergency funding to combat the Zika virus, the White House said Monday.

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Jessica Livingston Talks Female Founders, Business Cycles, and Her Favorite Event of the Year

Screen Shot 2016-02-07 at 11.21.48 AM   On April 4th, Y Combinator cofounder Jessica Livingston will host the third annual Female Founders Conference, an event meant to empower female founders — and those who aspire to become them – though a powerful line-up of women who've been there and done that, so to speak. Among the speakers at this year's free, half-day event will be Russlynn Ali, founder of… Read More

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Hillary Clinton Struggles to Win Over Women in New Hampshire

Hillary Clinton has struggled to win over female voters in New Hampshire and trails her competitor for the Democratic nomination, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I., Vt.), among this demographic.

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Senator scrutinizes pharma links on government pain panel

WASHINGTON (AP) - A high-ranking Senate Democrat is scrutinizing links between pharmaceutical companies and government advisers who recently criticized efforts to reduce painkiller prescribing

Sen. Ron Wyden says he has "a number of concerns" about how panelists were selected and screened for an advisory panel on pain issues that includes ...

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OPEC Civil War: Saudis Walk Out On Venezuela

Venezuela has the 2nd highest murder rate in the world and is essentially bankrupt

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'A Win-Win': In New Video, Members of the National Abortion Federation Discuss 'Group Purchasing Program'

The Center for Medical Progress has released new footage of a conversation actors portraying buyers from a human biologics company had with representatives of the National Abortion Federation. 

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'You Got Marijuana All Over You': Former NFL Receiver's Arrest Captured on Dash Cam

See how it unfolded.

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She would prefer not to

(Scott Johnson) The proposition that she would prefer not to goes a long way in Clinton world. Appearing on ABC's This Week with former Clinton aide George Stephanopoulos yesterday, Hillary Clinton gave it a new twist. Following up on her declaration this past Thursday that she would think about releasing the transcripts of her highly compensated speeches to Wall Street audiences, Stephanopoulos asked her if she had made a decision yet (video

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Woman Who Accused Bill Clinton of Assault to Campaign Against Hillary Presidential Run

NEW YORK (Reuters) - One of the women who has accused former U.S. President Bill Clinton of sexual assault says she has agreed to work for an anti-Clinton political group being formed by a former advisor to Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.

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Recent editorials published in Iowa newspapers

Des Moines Register. Feb. 6, 2016

Do we need loaded guns on ATVs, snowmobiles?.

Apparently, some members of the Iowa Legislature have far too much time on their hands.

Despite all of the pressing issues facing lawmakers, including school funding and water quality, some of them are pursuing legislation that ...

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The Sports World Reacts To The Broncos Super Bowl Victory

'A Look into my soul right now'

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Did the Super Bowl Halftime Show Promote 'LGBT Love?' The Moment That Has Some Claiming Gay Marriage Was Promoted.

"A 12-minute tribute…"

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Two Dead, Four Hurt in Shooting After Mississippi Mardi Gras Parade, Police Say

The shootings occurred a day after parade accidents in south Louisiana injured a man and a woman.

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IfOnly Lands $10.25 Million Series B For Its Growing "Experiences" Marketplace

Screen Shot 2016-02-08 at 6.53.31 AM It used to be hard to take IfOnly very seriously. The 3.5-year-old, San Francisco-based company service has always serviced customers looking for unusual experiences, but they seemed out of reach for most, like the (expensive) chance to cook with famed chef Thomas Keller. That the company was inspired by the wealthy friends of founder and CEO Trevor Traina — people… Read More

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Famous women rally female support for Hillary Clinton

Looking to shore up the women's vote for Hillary Clinton, former Secretary of State Madeline Albright repeated one of her often-used themes: "There's a special place in hell for women who don't help each other," she said at a Clinton rally on Saturday in New Hampshire.

Gloria Steinem, the notable ...

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Shocking Poll Result: John Kasich Is in Second Place in New Hampshire

Billionaire businessman Donald Trump is maintaining his lead in the Republican presidential race as he and the other candidates approach Tuesday's primary in New Hampshire. Trump currently holds 30% of GOP voters' favorability in the state, according to the latest Monmouth University poll released yesterday. However, the Monmouth survey revealed some surprising results: Ohio Gov. […]

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Obama to Propose $4 Trillion Budget on Same Day as New Hampshire Primary

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High School Students Give Teacher the Finger…a New, 3-D Printed Finger

"Would you like to maybe have a finger again?"

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Cora Delivers Organic Cotton Tampons On Demand And In Style

Screen Shot 2016-02-08 at 5.57.45 AM You can't swing a bag of cats without hitting a new tampon startup. Whether it's about scheduling deliveries or getting something sweet with the deal, startups are looking to disrupt the age-old feminine care industry with a number of twists and tricks. But Cora, a startup launching today, is looking to re-imagine the entire experience of buying and using tampons, from delivery… Read More

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Beyonce Super Bowl Performance More About Politics Than Entertainment

beyonceBeyonce Turns Performance Into A statement

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Republicans Battle for Second Place in New Hampshire

One day before the New Hampshire primary, Bloomberg's Mark Halperin grades the performances in Saturday's GOP debate and breaks down the battle for second place behind Donald Trump. He speaks on "Bloomberg 'GO'." (Source: Bloomberg)

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Donald Trump, Jeb Bush trade 'loser' insult ahead of N.H. primary

On the eve of the New Hampshire primary, GOP presidential candidates Donald Trump and Jeb Bush are both accusing the other one of being a loser.

"Jeb's a loser," Mr. Trump said Monday on "CBS This Morning." "He spent $110 million so far. He's at the bottom of the pack ...

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Big Development in the Battle Over Hijab-Wearing Christian College Professor's Claim That Muslims and Christians Worship the 'Same God'

"We are grateful for her passionate teaching, scholarship, community service and mentorship of our students."

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Hilarious Doritos Super Bowl Ad Immediately Attacked By Abortion Rights Group

ultrasoundNARAL attacks Doritos Super Bowl Ad

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Money and Influence in U.S. Presidential Campaign

University of Chicago Professor Luigi Zingales discusses money and influence in the U.S. presidential campaign. He speaks on "Bloomberg Surveillance." (Source: Bloomberg)

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Hawaii bill could give innocent inmates compensation

HONOLULU (AP) - Hawaii lawmakers are considering a proposal that would require the state to pay $50,000 to the wrongfully convicted for each year they were imprisoned.

The Honolulu Star-Advertiser reports (http://bit.ly/1QPU3j5 ) the House bill passed the Judiciary Committee last week. It must be approved by the House Finance ...

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'For the Record': Understanding the Threat of EMP

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As Its Market Grows Nigerian E-Commerce Startup Africa Internet Group Raises $83 Million

Nigeria contributor Some of Africa's best funded ecommerce startups just secured more capital. Read More

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Rubio's Stumble Opens Door to Underdogs in Final New Hampshire Sprint

The Florida senator's poor performance in Saturday night's Republican debate has energized his rivals.

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Sanders First Regarded VA Wait List Scandal as Partisan Effort to Undermine Agency

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I., Vt.), now a Democratic presidential candidate, was slow to take seriously reports in 2014 of the use of fake wait lists by Department of Veterans Affairs employees.

As the New York Times reported, Sanders, then chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs, initially indicated that the controversy was being fueled by a partisan effort to undermine the government agency.

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Dejected QB Cam Newton Has Little to Say to Media After Super Bowl Loss — Then He's 'Done'

"We lost."

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Traditional Red Envelopes Are Going Digital Thanks To China's Largest Internet Companies

shutterstock red envelopes Getting a fat hongbao, or red envelope, stuffed with crisp new notes is one of the hallmarks of Chinese New Year, which starts today and runs for two weeks. As China's tech companies build their financial services, they want to convince people that hongbao exchanges can be just as fun when performed through a smartphone. Read More

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Civil rights activist keynoting Orangeburg Massacre event

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) - Civil rights activist the Rev. Joseph Darby is the keynote speaker at a South Carolina State University observance of the Orangeburg Massacre.

Monday is the anniversary of the 1968 incident in which state troopers opened fire killing three students during a protest of a segregated bowling ...

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Bharara comes to Albany

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - Federal prosecutor Preet Bharara is heading to Albany - a place he has sharply condemned as the epicenter of New York's political corruption.

The U.S. Attorney for New York's Southern District is scheduled to address a meeting of the state's Conference of Mayors on Monday at ...

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Reborn Maine milling city offers lessons amid refugee crisis

LEWISTON, Maine (AP) - The arrival of thousands of Somali refugees in this former mill city in the nation's whitest state sparked a backlash at first, complete with a rally of white supremacists and a pig's head rolled into the local mosque.

Fifteen years later, the Somali newcomers are solid ...

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Art for politics sake at the Washington Post

(Paul Mirengoff) If you think (as I do) that the Washington Post's news section too often manifests liberal bias, you should probably steer clear of the arts, entertainment, and letters portions of the paper. The news section's high profile produces limits as to how far reporters typically go to express such bias. Those who write in non-news sections are less constrained. That's why I refer to these pages as the Washington Post's

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Super Bowl 50 Advertising Winners and Losers

"Every guy in the bar had a smile on their face."

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Rubio's Debate Malfunction Undermines His Appeal

The Florida senator is not running on his record

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Survivor Pulled From Rubble of Collapsed 17-Story Building Two Days After Taiwan Quake — She Was Shielded by Her Husband's Body

"Here I am."

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