Friday, April 15, 2016

Friday's Headlines: Hometown hostility ahead of pivotal N.Y. primary

Clinton and Sanders reach the limits of their patience with each other; Winners and losers of the night; Fact-checking the ninth Democratic debate;
 
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Hometown hostility ahead of pivotal N.Y. primary
In the latest debate between Democratic presidential hopefuls, longtime front-runner Hillary Clinton and persistent underdog Sen. Bernie Sanders did little to disguise the resentment and dislike that have taken root between them.
Clinton and Sanders reach the limits of their patience with each other
What started out months ago as a relatively civil contest has descended into the kind of competition that raises questions about how easily the Democratic Party will come together once a winner has been crowned.
 
Winners and losers of the night
Hillary Clinton didn't knock Sen. Bernie Sanders out, but she won on some points and effectively answered his criticism of her judgment on the war in Iraq.
 
Fact-checking the ninth Democratic debate
Here's our round-up of 14 fishy claims from the face-off between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders.
 
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Opinions
 
Clintonism, RIP
 
In defense of the GOP
 
How Sanders supporters can revolutionize the Democratic Party
 
Is Trump sabotaging himself?
 
Obama has ignored our European allies for too long
 
Donald Trump's kids can't vote for their dad. That's no laughing matter.
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How Brazil, the darling of the developing world, came undone
The nation is on the verge of sacking its president as it limps toward the Summer Olympics.
U.S. starts joint patrols with Philippines in disputed waters of South China Sea
Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter said the first two patrols took place in March and April and that missions would continue on a regular basis. China accused Washington of "Cold War thinking."
Unions get big win as California appeals court upholds teacher tenure
The move overturns a lower court's 2014 decision, which found that job protection statutes created illegal inequalities.
Czech Republic: Just call us ‘Czechia’
Leaders of the Czech Republic have long wanted a short-form name for their country, and have opted for "Czechia." Critics say the name is too close the "Chechnya," the semi-autonomous Russian republic.
Technical glitches plague computer-based standardized tests nationwide
The switch from administering tests with paper and pencil to delivering them online has frustrated some students, teachers and even entire school systems.
Alabama governor had his wallet delivered to him by law enforcement helicopter
Robert Bentley didn't dispute what happened but claimed he didn't specifically request a helicopter to bring his wallet to him after a fight with his then-wife in 2014.
Tennessee governor vetoes a bill to make the Bible the official state book
The controversial measure made it through the state Senate earlier this month, and lawmakers can still override Republican Gov. Bill Haslam’s action by a simple majority.
The Citadel considers a first uniform exception: Allowing a Muslim hijab
Students, alumni and others responded strongly to the idea of an accommodation being made at an institution where uniformity, discipline and adherence to rules are defining values.
Costly Kindle hints at Amazon's ambition
The new $290 Oasis e-reader looks like an attempt to go full-on Apple: unapologetically stylish, premium and, yes, expensive.
 
     
 
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