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Saturday September 24, 2016

Newspaper Endorsements Matter Most When They're Unexpected

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Newspaper Endorsements Matter Most When They're Unexpected

September 24, 2016 • The New York Times endorsed Hillary Clinton on Saturday, but an endorsement that came the day before from a smaller paper may matter more to its readers, for the simple fact that it was unexpected.

Thursday September 22, 2016

How Clinton And Trump Are Preparing For The First Presidential Debate

Left: Donald Trump speaks at a lunch hosted by the Economic Club of New York on Sept. 15. Right: Hillary Clinton addresses the National Association of Black Journalists and the National Association of Hispanic Journalists on Aug. 5. L: Spencer Platt, R: Win McNamee/Getty Images hide caption

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How Clinton And Trump Are Preparing For The First Presidential Debate

September 22, 2016 • Both major party candidates are preparing for the first presidential debate on Monday, but they're doing so in different ways.

Tuesday September 20, 2016

Here's How Schools Can Support Students' Mental Health

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Here's How Schools Can Support Students' Mental Health

September 20, 2016 • Dealing with students' mental health looks different at every school. But experts say doing it well requires a strategy that gets everyone involved.

Saturday September 10, 2016

Trump's Latest Campaign Weapon: The Mirror

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Trump's Latest Campaign Weapon: The Mirror

September 10, 2016 • On the campaign trail, Donald Trump seems to be using the art of projection to deflect criticism off himself and back onto his opponents.

Friday September 9, 2016

Tracking The Rebirth Of The 'Birther' Conspiracy

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Tracking The Rebirth Of The 'Birther' Conspiracy

September 9, 2016 • Several surrogates close to Donald Trump have insisted this week that he actually believes President Obama was born in the United States, but Trump hasn't actually said it himself.

Monday August 29, 2016

Huma Abedin To Separate From Anthony Weiner After New Sexting Allegations

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Huma Abedin To Separate From Anthony Weiner After New Sexting Allegations

August 29, 2016 • The longtime Hillary Clinton adviser said she made the decision "after long and painful consideration and work on my marriage."

Wednesday August 17, 2016

Julian Assange Sees 'Incredible Double Standard' In Clinton Email Case

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Julian Assange Sees 'Incredible Double Standard' In Clinton Email Case

August 17, 2016 • The WikiLeaks founder argued that the Department of Justice decision not to prosecute Hillary Clinton for breaching national security with her private email server is unfair.

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Saturday August 13, 2016

Trump: I'll Only Lose With 'Cheating,' Asks Supporters To Watch Polling Places

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Trump: I'll Only Lose With 'Cheating,' Asks Supporters To Watch Polling Places

August 13, 2016 • At a campaign rally on Friday night, Donald Trump told Pennsylvania voters to monitor polling locations. Critics say his call to action is a form of voter intimidation.

Friday August 5, 2016

Asked About Black Friends, Clinton Says She's 'Blessed To Have A Crew'

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Asked About Black Friends, Clinton Says She's 'Blessed To Have A Crew'

August 5, 2016 • In a rare outreach to journalists, the Democratic nominee spoke Friday at the joint convention for the National Associations of Black Journalists and Hispanic Journalists.

Thursday August 4, 2016

See Who's Defecting From Their Party This Election

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See Who's Defecting From Their Party This Election

August 4, 2016 • Several prominent Republicans endorsed Hillary Clinton this week — but crossing over during a presidential election isn't new.

Tuesday August 2, 2016

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Trump: 'Get That Baby Out Of Here'

August 2, 2016 • The GOP nominee first seemed to shrug off a crying baby at a rally, but then said: "I think she really believed me that I love having a baby crying while I'm speaking. People don't understand."

Saturday July 30, 2016

Trump Responds To Slain Soldier's Father, Who Appeals To GOP Leaders

Khizr Khan, whose son was killed in Iraq, speaks directly to Donald Trump at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on Thursday. His wife Ghazala Khan stands beside him. Robyn Beck/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Trump Responds To Slain Soldier's Father, Who Appeals To GOP Leaders

July 30, 2016 • Khizr Khan gave an emotional speech at the DNC in Philadelphia. Donald Trump accused Khan of being scripted by the Clinton campaign and wondered if Ghazala Khan was unable to speak for herself.

Saturday July 23, 2016

Where Tim Kaine And Hillary Clinton Stand On Key Issues

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Where Tim Kaine And Hillary Clinton Stand On Key Issues

July 23, 2016 • Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine is Hillary Clinton's running mate. The two agree on how government should tackle abortion and gun control, but disagree on the authorization of military force.

Friday July 22, 2016

5 Things To Know About Tim Kaine Before Tuesday's Debate (And 1 To Hear)

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5 Things To Know About Tim Kaine Before Tuesday's Debate (And 1 To Hear)

July 22, 2016 • Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine, Hillary Clinton's running mate, faces Donald Trump's running mate, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, on the debate stage Tuesday. Here's what you should know about Kaine before then.

Friday July 15, 2016

Trump And Pence Face Divide On Women's Health And LGBT Issues

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Trump And Pence Face Divide On Women's Health And LGBT Issues

July 15, 2016 • Now running mates, Donald Trump and Indiana Gov. Mike Pence will have to cross gulfs on some key issues including Medicaid expansion, LGBT rights and Trump's proposed Muslim ban.