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John Podesta says Hillary Clinton private email server ‘f—ing insane’ in WikiLeaks docs

A new round of WikiLeaks documents released Thursday morning reveal Hillary Clinton’s campaign chairman John Podesta referring to her use of a secret email server while secretary of state as “f—ing insane.” Mrs. Clinton’s server scandal continues to be a political albatross for her campaign, despite the U.S. Department of Justice’s decision not to prosecute […]

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An aide says he once arranged for $50 million in payments for Bill Clinton

WASHINGTON — A close aide to Bill Clinton said he arranged for $50 million in payments for the former president, part of a complicated mingling of lucrative business deals and charity work of the Clinton Foundation mapped out in a memo released by WikiLeaks on Wednesday. The report was written by Doug Band, who has

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Duterte’s anti-US vitriol causing concern in the Philippines

President Rodrigo Duterte has stepped up his anti-American rhetoric after announcing a “separation” from the US during a visit to China. However, analysts and observers are warning of consequences if his vitriol continues. Manila (dpa) – There is no doubt that Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is not a fan of the US and that his

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Trump promises a ‘new deal for black America’ at NC stop

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump promised a “new deal for black America” Wednesday at Charlotte’s Spirit Square. Speaking to a mostly white audience, he talked about launching a new “urban renewal” in America’s inner cities and unlocking the “potential” of the African-American community. “Here is the promise I make to you whether

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‘The most chaotic election for people of color in 50 years,’ activist predicts

WASHINGTON — Voting rights advocates are urging state election officials nationwide to be on the lookout for efforts to disenfranchise, intimidate and discriminate against minority voters in next month’s general election. They say a weakened Voting Rights Act, incendiary campaign rhetoric and confusion over controversial state laws that restrict voting opportunities have created a perfect

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Pussy Riot Vows to ‘Grab Back’ At Trump With New Song

Russia’s anti-Kremlin band Pussy Riot has released its latest song, a feminist riposte to Donald Trump’s boasts that he could “grab” women by the genitals because of his fame. The band’s new song “Straight Outta Vagina” takes on the U.S. presidential candidate, declaring that “pussy is the new dick.” “Don’t play stupid, don’t play dumb,

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‘World War III’? How Trump and Clinton measure up on Syria

US fighter jets are firing bombs in the same patch of Syrian sky as Russian planes. US troops are on the ground in Syria’s northeast, directing Kurdish fighters in battle against the Islamic State. US-supplied weapons are being used by “friendly” rebels in the south. In short, America is deeply involved in the Syrian conflict

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View from abroad: The tightening U.S. presidential race

By Ira Sharkansky JERUSALEM–The incidence of Americans who can’t stand one or both presidential candidates allows an outsider to ask how such a duo got to the finals. It was one of the founders who wrote that men were not angels, and required controls over their passions. Neither Donald nor Hillary is an angel. Indeed,

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“You are fascinated with sex”: Newt Gingrich unloads on Megyn Kelly in fiery debate over Trump’s chances of winning

Appearing on the “Kelly File” Tuesday night, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich talked about two alternate universes: one in which Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is doing well in polls and voting, and one in which he is losing. “The next two weeks,” he said, “are a contest of two parallel universes.” Watch

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Police investigate vandalism of Donald Trump’s Hollywood Walk of Fame star

LOS ANGELES — Donald Trump’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame has had a rough go of it since the controversial business mogul and reality television star became a Republican presidential candidate. It has been stomped on and on one occasion someone spray-painted a swastika and “mute” icon on it. Someone else built a

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