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A Medal Of Freedom For Golf's Jackie Robinson
President Obama honored 92-year-old Charlie Sifford for the role he played in helping to desegregate the PGA Tour. President Obama on Monday awarded Charlie Sifford with the Presidential Medal of...
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Michigan Agrees That Supreme Court Should Take Same-Sex Marriage Case
“Given the importance of the issue … Michigan does not oppose review by” the Supreme Court. State asks justices to uphold constitutionality of Michigan’s ban on same-sex couples’ marriages. Linda...
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Congressional Black Caucus Slams Grand Jury Decision On Ferguson
The Congressional Black Caucus has strongly denounced the decision late Monday out of Missouri that set off the latest round of protests against the shooting death of Michael Brown. Protesters during...
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Clinton Shadow Campaign Gets Ready For The Real Thing
How three groups plan to raise unimaginable money, duel Republicans, and deliver a huge email list to Hillary Clinton. A big shift is coming after an unprecedented year. Brendan McDermid / Reuters The...
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Key Signature From Con Man’s Ebola Firm May Be Fake
A routine corporate document, filed in January of this year, declares that Christine Dye is the chief executive officer and president of Bio-Recovery Corporation. Her signature is affixed to the...
View ArticleDemocratic Congressman: Opposition To Executive Action Result Of "Person Of...
“So but again, this is just a reaction in Bennie Thompson’s words to a person of color being in the White House.” View Video › A Democratic congressman says opposition to President Obama's extending...
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Arkansas Same-Sex Marriage Ban Is Unconstitutional, Federal Judge Rules
Ruling is put on hold pending any appeal from the state. Jennifer Rambo, right, of Fort Smith, Ark., kisses her partner Kristin Seaton, left, of Jacksonville, Ark., were the first same-sex couple to...
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Mississippi's Same-Sex Marriage Ban Is Unconstitutional, Federal Judge Rules
“This court joins the vast majority of federal courts to conclude that same-sex couples and the children they raise are equal before the law.” The decision is on hold for 14 days. WASHINGTON — A...
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"The World Should See This"
Ferguson’s could-be Mike Browns take a furious pride in the chaos they’ve caused. Their pride arose from despair about a system that they believe has failed them over and over again. Protesters flip...
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg Had Heart Surgery
The Supreme Court justice underwent a surgery for coronary blockage Wednesday. She is expected to be discharged in the next 48 hours. AP Photo/Cliff Owen, File Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader...
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New Yorkers Voted For A Bunch Of Celebrities Instead Of Actual Candidates
Taylor Swift, Derek Jeter, and Frank Underwood all got votes. The New York City Board of Elections has released its voting data, which includes everyone who received a write-in vote. Here are some of...
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Texas Court Refuses To Stop Execution Of Schizophrenic Man
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals denied a stay of execution on Tuesday for Scott Panetti, a man who says he is being killed for preaching the Gospel. The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals refused to...
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Republican Texas Criminal Appeals Judge Calls For End To Death Penalty
“I conclude that it is wishful thinking to believe that this State will never execute an innocent person for capital murder.” After more than 15 years on Texas’ Court of Criminal Appeals, Judge Tom...
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Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Back At Work After Surgery
The 81-year-old justice was asking questions in oral arguments on Monday, five days after having heart surgery. Mario Anzuoni / Reuters WASHINGTON — Five days after having heart surgery, Justice Ruth...
View ArticleIn Mary Landrieu Ad, Congressman Says Obama Will Be Impeached If Cassidy Wins
The radio ad features Landrieu saying she approves the message and is “authorized by Friends of Mary Landrieu and authorized by the Democratic State Committee of Louisiana.” View Video › The text of...
View ArticleLandrieu Radio Ad: Cassidy Endorsed Documentary That Said Slavery Better Than...
“Cassidy/Jindal — bad for Louisiana, disastrous for black families.” The ad is the second of its kind from the incumbent Louisiana Democratic Senator. Here's the text of the ad, approved by Landrieu...
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Former Top White House Adviser Still Involved In Obama's Library
Despite Alyssa Mastromonaco’s departure from the White House earlier this year, she’s taken meetings for the presidential library. White House senior adviser Valerie Jarrett and former deputy chief of...
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Republicans Still Don't Have Their Plan To Defund Obama's Immigration Actions...
House Republicans will meet Tuesday to decide on a plan of action. Kevin Lamarque / Reuters WASHINGTON — House and Senate Republicans are eager to stop President Barack Obama's executive order on...
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Justices Struggle Over When Violent Facebook Posts Become A Felony
At the Supreme Court, several justices appeared to be seeking a middle ground. Attorney John Elwood talks to reporters after arguing on behalf of Anthony Elonis at the Supreme Court on December 1,...
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Boehner: "No Decisions" Made On How To Fund The Government
The House is expected to try to both avoid a shutdown and hit Obama for his immigration executive action. Jonathan Ernst / Reuters WASHINGTON — House Speaker John Boehner said Tuesday he had not yet...
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