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Senate Democrats vote against penalizing ‘sanctuary cities’
Following U.S. Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid's lead, Democrats on Tuesday blocked a Republican measure that would have banned…
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Carson’s book tour hiatus spurs doubts on campaign motive
Republican presidential candidate and retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson has suspended his campaign to promote a new book, a move that has pundits…
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Webb joins critics of Democratic presidential nominating course
Another Democratic presidential candidate has joined former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley in claiming that the party's nominating process…
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The Roundup: Democrats stick to high road in first debate
LAS VEGAS – It was all cordiality and handshakes Tuesday during the first of six Democratic presidential debates, making it a night to…
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Webb in debate may offer a viable alternative to Clinton, Sanders
A decorated Vietnam veteran, Jim Webb served as President Ronald Reagan's Navy secretary and enjoyed strong approval ratings as a…
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N.Y. Fed: Correlation between spiraling tuition costs and rising federal aid
There's a direct connection between increases to federal student aid and the skyrocketing costs of college tuition, according to a…
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There goes the neighborhood: Obama’s vision for our cities and towns
Critics deride it as government-backed social engineering, a policy that effectively spells the end of local control over zoning laws. Supporters…
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Disclosure of fetal organ sales almost became law
"The lawyers went to work," he said, "as only lawyers can do. "They found a loophole: How can…
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Cruz, Santorum, Fiorina pitch plans to limit government
HOOKSETT, N.H. — A trio of Republican presidential hopefuls made appearances at Southern New Hampshire State University on Saturday to speak at…
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Biden suspense builds ahead of Tuesday debate
With the first Democratic presidential primary debate just days away, Vice President Joe Biden has yet to tip his hand as to…
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Illegal immigrants push 2016 presidential race Democrats’ way, analyst says
One person, one potential vote — does that equal an unfair advantage for Democrats? The math may be complicated, but the formula is…
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The Roundup: GOP debate No. 1
Carly Fiorina shouldn't have to sit at the "kid's table" any longer. In Thursday's…
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The Roundup: GOP debate No. 2
SIMI VALLEY, CALIF. – Carly Fiorina took a shot at the king and didn't miss. Fiorina, whose improved poll numbers resulted…
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Toddler’s death prompts Baker to promise child-welfare agency fix
BOSTON — The death of an Auburn toddler in a foster home Aug. 15 led investigators to fault the state Department of Children…
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Boston’s 2016 IndyCar race plan raises cost, noise concerns
BOSTON – Mayor Marty Walsh's bid to host a Labor Day weekend IndyCar race next year ran into some sharp curves…
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Boehner resignation sets off a race for power
There's another Republican race under way and it has nothing to do with the presidency, although it will have plenty…
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Benghazi heroism commemorated by Winchester road race
WINCHESTER – If Barbara Doherty's son were alive today, he'd be the first to sign up to run in…
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Photos: Winchester hosts third annual Glen Doherty Memorial Road Race
(Click on above image to scroll through gallery) The life of Glen Doherty, a Winchester native and former Navy SEAL, was celebrated…
