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• US election 2016: Trump accused of Cuba embargo breach - BBC News

  29-09-2016 23:26 via bbc.com
  
  US election 2016: Trump accused of Cuba embargo breach
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  April 2009: President Barack Obama lifts restrictions on family travel and the sending of remittances to Cuba. July 2015: The US and Cuba reopen embassies in each other's capitals and restore full diplomatic ties. March 2016: President Obama makes a ...and more »
  
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• Trump campaign manager says she reprimanded him for Machado remarks

  29-09-2016 23:20 via rss.cnn.com
  
  Donald Trump's campaign manager acknowledged Thursday that she reprimanded the Republican presidential nominee over his past comments on women.
  
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• Team USA's dominant women are lauded by President Obama at White House - USA TODAY

  29-09-2016 23:18 via usatoday.com
  
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  Team USA's dominant women are lauded by President Obama at White House
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  WASHINGTON — American women stole the show at the White House on Thursday as President Obama addressed the Olympic and Paralympic athletes who competed in Rio this summer. Obama gave a shout-out to gymnast Simone Biles . “Only one ...
  President Obama Welcomes Team USA to the White HouseABC News
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• Clinton says Trump appears to have violated U.S. law on Cuba

  29-09-2016 23:15 via news.yahoo.com
  
  CHICAGO (Reuters) - U.S. Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton said on Thursday her opponent, Republican Donald Trump, may have violated U.S. law by reportedly attempting to do business in Cuba. “Today we learned about his efforts to do business in Cuba which appear to violate U.S. law, certainly flout American foreign policy, and he has consistently misled people in responding to questions about whether he was attempting to do business in Cuba,” Clinton told reporters aboa
  
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• Clinton: Mark Cuban 'unsettled my opponent' Donald Trump

  29-09-2016 22:59 via rss.cnn.com
  
  Monday's debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump has become a laughing matter for the Democratic nominee.
  
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• John Bolton: Hostile Foreign Governments Will Use Obama's Internet Surrender to Their Advantage - Breitbart News

  29-09-2016 22:51 via breitbart.com
  
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  John Bolton: Hostile Foreign Governments Will Use Obama's Internet Surrender to Their Advantage
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  On Thursday's edition of Breitbart News Daily on SiriusXM, former U.N. Ambassador John Bolton criticized Republicans for failing to effectively oppose an Obama policy that has devastating long-term consequences: the surrender of American control over ...
  
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• Report: Trump violated law by doing business in Cuba

  29-09-2016 22:39 via rss.cnn.com
  
  A new report says Donald Trump sought to invest in Cuba in the late 1990s, raising the possibility that the GOP presidential nominee violated US law.
  
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• Election Update: Even A Small Post-Debate Bounce Could Make A Big Difference For Clinton - FiveThirtyEight

  29-09-2016 22:35 via fivethirtyeight.com
  
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  Election Update: Even A Small Post-Debate Bounce Could Make A Big Difference For Clinton
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• Obama flies to Israel for Shimon Peres memorial service - Washington Post

  29-09-2016 22:15 via washingtonpost.com
  
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  Obama flies to Israel for Shimon Peres memorial service
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  WASHINGTON — Both were Nobel Prize laureates who labored for peace in the Middle East but failed to achieve it. Now, their joint efforts are at an end as President Barack Obama prepares to pay a final tribute to Shimon Peres in Jerusalem. Obama ...
  Obama invited to speak at Shimon Peres' funeralPolitico
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• Kansas, ACLU reach temporary agreement on voter ID

  29-09-2016 22:09 via news.yahoo.com
  
  (Reuters) - The Kansas Secretary of State and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) have reached a temporary agreement over the state's voter registration laws, keeping Kansas' chief elections officer from a contempt of court hearing, according to court documents filed on Thursday. The deal between Secretary of State Kris Kobach and the ACLU comes six weeks before the U.S. presidential election. The two sides have been at odds over a Kansas law requiring people to prove American citizenship
  
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• Congressional leaders concede changes should be made to 9/11 law Obama vetoed

  29-09-2016 22:08 via rss.cnn.com
  
  Top congressional leaders from each party expressed buyer's remorse Thursday about a controversial new law that was enacted over President Barack Obama's objections that allows 9/11 families to sue Saudi Arabia.
  
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• How McConnell won the SCOTUS fight (for now)

  29-09-2016 21:48 via rss.cnn.com
  
  Mitch McConnell has been unrivaled as a Senate leader in his grip on judicial nominations, and has worked to block President Obama's nomination of Merrick Garland for the Supreme Court
  
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• Gabon opposition leader rejects Bongo's legitimacy, calls for talks

  29-09-2016 21:46 via news.yahoo.com
  
  By Gerauds Wilfried Obangome LIBREVILLE (Reuters) - Gabon's opposition leader Jean Ping called on Thursday for national talks to form a "new republic" and urged foreign powers to impose sanctions on allies of President Ali Bongo, sworn in this week after a disputed election in the oil-producing nation. Ping remained intransigent during his speech in the capital Libreville, saying he refused to recognize Bongo's presidency. Ping ridiculed Bongo's earlier appeals for talks, saying that the preside
  
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• Donald Trump weighs in on weight

  29-09-2016 21:33 via rss.cnn.com
  
  The Republican presidential candidate's comments about former Miss Universe Alicia Machado weren't the only ones he's made about weight.
  
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• If elected, Clinton under pressure to appoint tough Wall Street sheriffs

  29-09-2016 21:27 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Democratic Party progressives intent on reining in Wall Street are pushing Hillary Clinton to choose people to head the Treasury, SEC and other agencies who will crack down on big banks if she wins the White House on Nov. 8. “Do they have a proven track record of challenging corporate power?” asked Adam Green of the Progressive Change Campaign Committee, a grassroots group aligned with U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren, the party's liberal firebrand.
  
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• Trump advisers weigh putting Christie in charge of debate prep

  29-09-2016 21:16 via rss.cnn.com
  
  Some of Donald Trump's advisers are discussing an overhaul in how he prepares for his second face-off with Hillary Clinton, and one option being floated internally is asking Chris Christie to take a leading role to get the Republican nominee ready.
  
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• Obama signs short-term spending bill, averting government shutdown - CBS News

  29-09-2016 21:16 via cbsnews.com
  
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  Obama signs short-term spending bill, averting government shutdown
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  President Obama on Thursday signed a short-term measure to keep the government funded through Dec. 9, ahead of the Friday deadline to prevent a government shutdown. Mr. Obama signed the spending measure, which extends current spending levels for most ...
  Congress suddenly has buyer's remorse for overriding Obama's vetoCNN International
  Obama signs short-term funding bill into law: White HouseReuters
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• First on CNN: Clinton super PAC putting $10 million behind anti-Trump ad

  29-09-2016 20:34 via rss.cnn.com
  
  Hillary Clinton's top-dollar super PAC, Priorities USA, is planning to knock Donald Trump for comments the Republican presidential nominee made mocking a reporter's disability as part of their largest ad buy of the campaign.
  
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• Law on Disparaging Trademarks Gets Supreme Court Review

  29-09-2016 19:51 via nytimes.com
  The case involves an Asian-American dance-rock band called the Slants, but it also has implications for the Washington Redskins.
  
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• Obama Officials Wonder: Why Wont the Boss Stand Up to Putin? - Daily Beast

  29-09-2016 19:21 via thedailybeast.com
  
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  Obama Officials Wonder: Why Wont the Boss Stand Up to Putin?
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  It is arguably the continuation of the lessons learned by the Obama administration after its 2011 intervention in Libya—to intervene is to own the outcome of a military campaign. The president has said he is committed to getting the United States out ...
  Obama Is Now Considering “Tougher” Options in Syria. Hahaha Right.Slate Magazine (blog)
  Obama Administration Threatens to Suspend Talks With
  
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• Obama on Kaepernick protest: 'I want everybody to listen to each other' - CBSSports.com

  29-09-2016 18:54 via cbssports.com
  
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  Obama on Kaepernick protest: 'I want everybody to listen to each other'
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  Earlier this month, President Barack Obama defended Colin Kaepernick's constitutional right to kneel during the national anthem as a protest against social inequality. On Wednesday night during a CNN presidential town hall, Obama was asked again about ...
  Obama: You may 'disagree' with Colin Kaepernick, but he has right to protestWashington Post
  Barack Obama asks Colin Kaepernick to consider
  
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• Ohio, Long a Bellwether, Is Fading on the Electoral Map

  29-09-2016 18:51 via nytimes.com
  It is a jarring change for Ohio’s political veterans, who have long relished having their state at the center of the country’s presidential races.
  
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• President Obama's Message About PTSD Should Be Required Viewing - Huffington Post

  29-09-2016 18:45 via huffingtonpost.com
  
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  President Obama's Message About PTSD Should Be Required Viewing
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  President Barack Obama wants any military member or veteran experiencing mental health issues like post-traumatic stress disorder to know that seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Obama discussed the stigma surrounding PTSD at last night's ...
  Obama comes face to face with burdens of 9/11 generationCNN
  Why Obama won't say 'radical Islamic terrorist'USA TODAY
  Obama faces tough questi
  
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• In Bruce Springsteen’s America, Many Turn Toward Donald Trump

  29-09-2016 18:38 via nytimes.com
  A tour of signature places from Springsteen songs about working-class whites shows enthusiasm for the Republican nominee.
  
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• Trump Hill backers: Stay away from personal Clinton attacks

  29-09-2016 18:26 via rss.cnn.com
  
  Donald Trump's supporters in Congress are urging him not to bring up Bill Clinton's personal infidelities as he looks to rebound after the first presidential debate.
  
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• Harry Reid: Trump is GOP's 'Frankenstein monster'

  29-09-2016 17:51 via rss.cnn.com
  
  Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid continued Thursday his verbal assault against Donald Trump, this time broadening his attacks to include Republican lawmakers and dubbing the GOP presidential nominee "Frankenstein."
  
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• Ryan: 'I'm tired of divided government. It doesn't work very well'

  29-09-2016 17:37 via rss.cnn.com
  
  House Speaker Paul Ryan called Thursday for a "unified Republican government" behind Donald Trump, warning of the perils of cutting deals with Hillary Clinton if she wins the White House in the fall.
  
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• Supreme Court grants trademark case that could affect Washington Redskins

  29-09-2016 16:39 via rss.cnn.com
  
  The Supreme Court announced today that it will examine the constitutionality of a federal law that directs the United States Patent and Trademark Office to refuse the registration of a trademark that disparages "persons, living or dead, institutions, beliefs or national symbols."
  
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• The 16 most provocative Trump magazine and tabloid covers

  29-09-2016 15:21 via rss.cnn.com
  
  These past three weeks have been tough for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. That's reflected in the new Time magazine cover featuring an orange Trump melting down.
  
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• VP Debate Could Drive You to Drink

  29-09-2016 15:07
  
  With Hillary Clinton coughing and gagging for weeks before the first debate, and Donald Trump sniffing and sniveling during the debate, maybe we ought to take a close look at next Tuesday’s (Oct. 4) only vice presidential debate. If the elected presidential candidate keels over during the next four years, one of these two guys […]
  
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• Trump, without evidence, claims he 'saved' Miss Universe's job

  29-09-2016 14:38 via rss.cnn.com
  
  Donald Trump is claiming he saved the job of a former Miss Universe winner as another pageant contestant came forward to charge the Republican presidential candidate had made derogatory comments about her appearance.
  
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• Lawsuit alleges Trump wanted to replace unattractive female employees

  29-09-2016 14:26 via rss.cnn.com
  
  Donald Trump wanted to fire female employees he considered unattractive and replace them with better-looking women at a golf resort he owned, according to court documents from a 2012 lawsuit.
  
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• Ted Cruz Still in the News

  29-09-2016 14:24
  
  Yes, Ted Cruz’ “non-endorsement endorsement” of Donald Trump is “last week’s news,” but Cruz has made headlines since then, which is what he always wants, anyway. You probably heard that Cruz said he was “voting for” Trump, but that’s not the same as promoting Trump, especially since he made it clear that he just wants […]
  
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• Obama orders flags at half-staff to honor Peres

  29-09-2016 14:19 via rss.cnn.com
  
  President Barack Obama, in a rare move, ordered the US flag be flown at half-staff at the White House and on federal grounds and government properties on Friday to mark the death of former Israeli Prime Minister Shimon Peres, the White House announced on Wednesday.
  
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• South Carolina poll: Trump with a small lead over Clinton

  29-09-2016 13:58 via rss.cnn.com
  
  A new poll shows Donald Trump leading Hillary Clinton in the traditional Republican stronghold of South Carolina -- but not by much.
  
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• Brokaw sees missteps for Trump, Clinton

  29-09-2016 13:16 via rss.cnn.com
  
  Donald Trump was tripped up in Monday's debate as much by his own ego and lack of preparation as he was by his opponent on the stage, says legendary broadcast journalist Tom Brokaw.
  
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• Obama picks envoy to Havana as Cubans await change

  29-09-2016 13:15 via rss.cnn.com
  
  President Barack Obama this week nominated the first US ambassador to Cuba in more than 50 years, capping a multi-year process to open a new diplomatic relationship with Havana.
  
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• Tim Kaine heads to Raleigh to prep for VP debate

  29-09-2016 13:13 via rss.cnn.com
  
  Sen. Tim Kaine is taking a break from the campaign trail to prepare for next week's vice presidential debate.
  
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• Conservative grassroots focus down ballot, not on Trump

  29-09-2016 13:02 via rss.cnn.com
  
  Donald Trump may be at the top of the Republican ticket, but for some conservatives he is still not the top priority. While Trump has succeeded in consolidating Republican voters, and even brought aboard former rival and detractor Sen. Ted Cruz, some grassroots conservatives are still choosing to focus their resources on down ballot races rather than the battle for the White House.
  
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• How Mitch McConnell won the Supreme Court fight

  29-09-2016 12:53 via rss.cnn.com
  
  Mitch McConnell has been unrivaled as a Senate leader in his grip on judicial nominations, and has worked to block President Obama's nomination of Merrick Garland for the Supreme Court
  
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• How Russia Wants to Undermine the US Election - TIME

  29-09-2016 12:42 via time.com
  
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  How Russia Wants to Undermine the US Election
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  Since the spring, U.S. intelligence and law-enforcement agencies have seen mounting evidence of an active Russian influence operation targeting the 2016 presidential election. It is very unlikely the Russians could sway the actual vote count, because ...and more »
  
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• Obama: Congress veto override of 9/11 lawsuits bill 'a mistake' - BBC News

  29-09-2016 08:17 via bbc.com
  
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  Obama: Congress veto override of 9/11 lawsuits bill 'a mistake'
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  President Obama has said Congress made a "mistake" by overriding his veto and pushing through a bill that allows legal action against Saudi Arabia over the 9/11 attacks. He said the bill would set a "dangerous precedent" for individuals around the ...
  Congress Votes to Override Obama Veto on 9/11 Victims BillNew York Times
  Exclusive: Obama says Congress made a 'political vote' overriding his veto of Saudi lawsuit
  
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• Obama: Congress' veto override of 9/11 bill 'a mistake' - Aljazeera.com

  29-09-2016 06:45 via aljazeera.com
  
  Obama: Congress' veto override of 9/11 bill 'a mistake'
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  US President Barack Obama has called the Senate's vote to override his veto on a bill that allows families of the victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks to sue Saudi Arabia's government a mistake. Calling it a "political vote", Obama said on ...and more »
  
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• Obama warns of 'slippery slope' of Trump's rhetoric - Politico

  29-09-2016 04:28 via politico.com
  
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  Obama warns of 'slippery slope' of Trump's rhetoric
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  President Barack Obama said there are “dangers” to Donald Trump's rhetoric on Muslims on Wednesday, saying it represented a “slippery slope.” Actually, Obama denied that he was referring specifically to Trump during a CNN town hall for service members ...and more »
  
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• Obama says he hopes athletes' National Anthem protests start a conversation - Fox News

  29-09-2016 04:28 via foxnews.com
  
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  Obama says he hopes athletes' National Anthem protests start a conversation
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  FORT LEE, Va. – Asked by a service member to weigh in on some NFL players kneeling during the national anthem, President Barack Obama said Wednesday he hoped the controversy would spark Americans on both sides of the issue to listen to others' ...and more »
  
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• Congress passes bill to avoid government shutdown

  29-09-2016 04:06 via rss.cnn.com
  
  Congress cleared a bill Wednesday to fund the government and the federal response to Zika, avoiding a potentially embarrassing government shutdown just weeks before the election.
  
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• Obama defends Kaepernick's anthem protest - CNN

  29-09-2016 04:02 via cnn.com
  
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  Obama defends Kaepernick's anthem protest
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  Obama responded: "Well, as I've said before, I believe that us honoring our flag and our anthem is part of what binds us together as a nation. But I also always try to remind folks that part of what makes this country special is that we respect people ...
  President Obama Wants Colin Kaepernick to Consider 'Pain' of Military FamiliesTIME
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• Trump peddles Google conspiracy theory

  29-09-2016 04:01 via rss.cnn.com
  
  Donald Trump on Wednesday touted a long-debunked conspiracy theory that the most popular internet search engine suppresses negative headlines about his Democratic rival, Hillary Clinton.
  
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• Clinton enlists former foe Sanders in appeal for youth votes in U.S. presidential race

  29-09-2016 03:59 via news.yahoo.com
  
  By Jonathan Allen DURHAM, N.H. (Reuters) - U.S. Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton shared a stage with former rival Senator Bernie Sanders on Wednesday to appeal for youth votes in the Nov. 8 election as opinion polls show a close race with Republican Donald Trump. Clinton told an audience at the University of New Hampshire that she would make college affordable if she wins the White House, the kind of promise that won Sanders many young supporters during the Democratic nominating c
  
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• Obama: Why I won't say 'Islamic terrorism'

  29-09-2016 03:55 via rss.cnn.com
  
  President Barack Obama has taken a lot of criticism from political opponents over his rhetoric when it comes to terrorism. But on Wednesday at a CNN presidential town hall, he was asked to defend why he refuses to say "Islamic" terrorism to a Gold Star mother.
  
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