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American Sniper: Brutal Honesty, Devastating Images; Unexpected Greatness

MurphTheSurf3 - February 5, 2015 20

GOP

Troll Tricks

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International

WATCH AND CHAT LIVE TONIGHT AT 6:00 PM PDT: President Obama’s...

AdLib - September 10, 2014 17

Human Rights

In Case You Didn’t Hear, We’re at War

AdLib - September 8, 2014 37

Iraq

Iraq And The Ghosts Of South Vietnam

MurphTheSurf3 - June 23, 2014 115

Activism

When The Simmering Public Finally Erupts

AdLib - September 28, 2011 224

2012 Elections

Americans Elect – A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing?

AdLib - August 29, 2011 69

Congress

The Strategy of Terrorism Government

AdLib - July 25, 2011 11

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FDA Approves Generic Version of Abortion Pill Mifepristone

The decision enraged opponents of abortion, who have been pressuring the Trump administration to restrict access to abortion medication. [...]

What Is Mifepristone and How Is It Used?

More than half of people who get legal abortions in the United States — and three-quarters in Europe — use medication abortion. [...]

Trump Asked Universities to Sign a Compact. Some See a Trap.

Trump officials want universities to sign on to conservative priorities to get special treatment. Some in higher education say agreeing would end academic freedom. [...]

Trump ‘Determined’ the U.S. Is Now in a War With Drug Cartels, Congress Is Told

A notice calls the people the U.S. military recently killed on suspicion of drug smuggling in the Caribbean Sea “unlawful combatants.” [...]

Kennedy Fires N.I.H. Scientist Who Filed Whistle-Blower Complaint

Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo, who was on administrative leave, alleged that the Trump administration had defied court orders and undermined vaccine research. [...]

After Trump Pulls Funding, Work Continues on N.Y. Area Transit Projects

Two of the largest infrastructure initiatives in the United States were still moving forward this week despite the battles over a government shutdown surrounding them. [...]

Partisan Language Inserted Into Education Dept. Workers’ Automated Emails

The out-of-office responses from the accounts of employees on furlough cast blame for the shutdown on Democrats. [...]

A Government Shutdown Silver Lining: Federal Workers Eat and Drink at a Discount

Washington watering holes and restaurants are showing solidarity and seizing an opportunity to draw in out-of-work government employees. [...]

Deadly Car Ramming and Stabbing Outside UK Synagogue Is Declared Terrorist Attack

The police identified the attacker as Jihad al-Shamie, 35, a British citizen of Syrian descent. He was shot dead, the police said, after killing two people in Manchester, England. [...]

Manchester Synagogue Attack Fuels Fears of Antisemitism in Britain

In the hours after an attack, a blanket of fear and grief fell over synagogues and Jewish community centers across the country. [...]

How Kyrsten Sinema's decision makes Democrats' 2024 Senate map tighter

Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema decided to shake up the political world on Friday by becoming an independent. The former Democrat is still caucusing with the party in the Senate, so the Democratic caucus still has 51 members. Now, instead of 49 Democrats and two independents within their ranks, the caucus has 48 Democrats and three independents. [...]

Meet the woman steering Biden's bipartisan winning streak on Capitol Hill

The Biden administration managed to rack up a long list of major legislative wins in its first two years despite facing one of the most closely-divided Congresses in history. From bipartisan action on infrastructure, gun safety and same-sex marriage to party-line bills tackling climate change and expanding health care coverage, it's a record President Joe Biden and Democrats on the ballot were all eager to tout on the campaign trail during the midterms. [...]

CNN Political Briefing

The political news you need to know, in 10 minutes or less. Hosted by David Chalian. [...]

The Axe Files with David Axelrod

Go beyond the soundbites and get to know some of the most interesting players in politics. [...]

Margins of Error

Look closely at almost anything and you'll find data—lots of it. But what are those numbers really saying about who we are and what we believe? Harry Enten is on a mission to find out. [...]

The notable legal clouds that continue to hang over Donald Trump

All eyes are on former President Donald Trump, who has launched another White House bid. [...]

The fine print of the Respect for Marriage Act

Let's start with the positive: Republicans and Democrats are coming together to protect same-sex marriage from the Supreme Court. [...]

Everything you need to know about Biden's student loan forgiveness program

President Joe Biden's federal student loan forgiveness program, which promises to deliver up to $20,000 of debt relief for millions of borrowers, is on hold indefinitely as legal challenges work their way through the courts. [...]

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Hamas military leader in Gaza objects to ceasefire plan, BBC understands

President Trump's proposal, accepted by Israel, stipulates that Hamas disarm and have no future role in governing Gaza. [...]

Israel intercepts Gaza flotilla and detains activists including Greta Thunberg

South Africa and Turkey have criticised the incident in international waters. Israel says those on board are safe. [...]

White House says layoffs 'imminent' with no end to shutdown in sight

As a bitter stand-off between Republicans and Democrats plays out, there is little sign either side is willing to budge. [...]

First killings in Morocco since Gen Z protests erupted

Police say they shot dead two people who were part of a crowd trying to storm a police station. [...]

Scaffolding collapsed as people climbed to see Ethiopia church mural, eyewitness tells BBC

Funerals are held for 36 people who died after scaffolding collapsed at an Orthodox Christian church. [...]

Robert Mugabe's son appears in court on drug charge

Police allege they found marijuana on him during a traffic stop and are investigating a "syndicate linked to him". [...]

Benidorm cracks down on lewd t-shirts and items in shop windows

Authorities fear souvenirs with jokes and sexual messages on them are hurting the area's image. [...]

Captain of tanker linked to Russian 'shadow fleet' charged in France

The Chinese national faces a count of refusing to follow naval instructions while piloting the vessel. [...]

Nirvana baby loses legal case over Nevermind album

The man who was photographed as a baby on the LP cover sued the band for distributing child pornography. [...]

Four ill with sepsis after food poisoning outbreak at Stockholm restaurant

The rare and potentially life-threatening complication comes after the people dined at a luxury eatery. [...]

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