Like a political Elmer Gantry, Donald Trump goes from city to city, proclaiming that only he can save America, spinning outrageous statements and spewing lies before heading off to his next revival meeting. Serious questions about his candidacy for the presidency are left unanswered or buried under a flurry of deceit. Confronted with the recent […]
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International, USAThe FBI is investigating a stabbing spree at a mall, in St. Cloud, Minnesota, as a “potential act of terrorism.” Ten people were injured in the attack, while the attacker was fatally shot by an off-duty police officer. ISIS claimed responsibility for the violence, but FBI agents have not confirmed any links to terrorist organizations.
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International, USAStunned that Hillary Clinton is struggling against a man with no political experience and a checkered business record, Sen. Harry Reid accused Donald Trump Tuesday of being “a fraud” who’s not worth anywhere near his claims. The Nevada Democrat said the billionaire businessman has abused other people’s money, and in particular misused money given to
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USAA “Muslims Get Out” sign in front of a small-town dining spot in southern Minnesota will remain, the owner said Tuesday, despite the business being targeted by what he said was hate-inspired vandalism. Dan Ruedinger said he put up the message this week in front of Treats Family Restaurant and Ice Cream Parlor in Lonsdale
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USAIn the last few weeks, we’ve allowed ourselves to indulge in the quips and quibbles of the presidential race, obsessing over things like whether Hillary Clinton lied about her health or whether Donald Trump told the truth about his role in the birther movement. It’s a shame that it took a series of terrorist attacks
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USAThe sight of people kneeling during the playing of our national anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner,” requires a response. Unquestionably, we are an imperfect and flawed country, where bigotry, racial inequality and social injustice exist. But the notion that the American flag created or perpetuates these social ills is simply wrong. It is people who create
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Sports & Competitions, USAEven though they had had their fair share of fights and scuffles, a little wrapped box signed “DO NOT OPEN UNTIL 1ST DISAGREEMENT” remained unopened in the Gunn family’s closet. style=”display:inline-block;width:300px;height:250px” data-ad-client=”ca-pub-8420654331411867″ data-ad-slot=”1313712966″> The box had been a wedding gift to Kathy and Brandon Gunn from their Great Aunt Allison. Aunt Allison and her husband
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Trivia, Humor & Satire, USAA drone patrols above a high way in Guangzhou, South China’s Guangdong province, May 2, 2016. The traffic police used drones to help them patrol during the three-day May Day holiday.[Photo/Xinhua] A 4-year-old girl in Northwest China’s Shaanxi province missing for 77 hours finally was found, thanks to a drone, on Wednesday, according to Chinese
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InternationalU.S. Senators urge Obama to veto anti-Israel UN resolutions (JNS.org) A bipartisan group of 88 U.S. senators sent a letter to President Barack Obama on Monday urging him to veto any anti-Israel resolutions regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict brought in front of the United Nations Security Council before his term ends. The pro-Israel lobby group,
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Middle EastBy Madeleine Albright WASHINGTON, D.C. — I came to the United States as a refugee when I was 11 years old. My father was a diplomat and a strong supporter of democracy in Czechoslovakia, so when the Communists took over, we were forced into exile as refugees. In November 1948, we were welcomed to the
By Colleen O’Connor Times of San Diego The polls are tightening. The Democrats are fretting. And Hillary Clinton has stumbled. If she is to win the Presidency decisively — with both the popular and Electoral College vote — she needs to return to San Diego to regain her momentum. San Diego was her “lucky city”
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San Diego County, USAAs evening begins in the Colombian coastal city of Santa Marta, the sun descends into the Caribbean Sea, captivating residents with its picturesque tableau. In an area noted for its sunsets, the sun is now rising on two recent Jewish congregations made up entirely of converts. They are Shirat Hayyam in Santa Marta, and Javura
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International, Jewish ReligionWASHINGTON — The grandchildren of Dwight D. Eisenhower have reached an agreement with the architect of a long-planned memorial to the former president and supreme allied commander in Washington, ending an impasse over the project’s design. The family accepted the design by architect Frank Gehry after former Secretary of State James Baker brokered a compromise.
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USAThe filters are off this election season. And honestly, a lot of the talk is terrible to hear. Hate speech feels commonplace at rallies. And many critics of presidential candidate Donald Trump say his blunt — some would use worse adjectives — talk is to blame. But is his speech actually worse than usual? It’s
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