Politics & Government

Moscow Rejects Idea That Bomb Brought Down Airliner

4:38pm November 05, 2015

by Corey Flintoff

Russian officials say that any suggestion that a bomb caused the Metrojet crash in Egypt is premature, and that if the British government has specific information, it should be shared with Moscow.

In New Book From Elder Bush, Strong Words For His Son's Administration

4:38pm November 05, 2015

by Ron Elving

In excerpts from an upcoming biography of George H.W. Bush, the former president offers criticism of key members of his son's administration who were key architects of the 2003 invasion of Iraq.

Donald Trump files petitions to get on the New Hampshire primary state ballot as longtime state Secretary of State Bill Gardner looks on.

Rubio Says He Sees The World Differently Than Older Candidates

3:37pm November 05, 2015

by Don Gonyea

The Florida senator is the youngest in the field presidential field, and he's making generational change key to his message. He does it when he talks about the economy and, yes, Darth Vader.

Until now, Donald Trump has relied on traditional media to cover his campaign, like this book launch earlier this week.

Politics & Government

In First Radio Ads, Donald Trump Promises 'You'll Never Be Disappointed'

2:39pm November 05, 2015

by Sam Sanders

The bold ads will air in Iowa, New Hampshire, and South Carolina. In one of them, a woman's voice says Trump, once president, will brutally and quickly cut the head off of ISIS.

As with many campaign books, Trump's Crippled America functions in part as a supersized resume.

Trump's New Book Doesn't Say Much, But Neither Do Lots Of Political Books

2:39pm November 05, 2015

by Danielle Kurtzleben

The billionaire real-estate mogul's Crippled America, like any presidential campaigner's book, might be about publicity more than substance.

Politics & Government

Hostility Against Obama's Politics Reflected In Kentucky Election Results

2:33pm November 05, 2015

A Republican governor was elected in Kentucky. Democrat Dan Mosley, the top administrator in Harlan County, tells Renee Montagne that voters took out their dislike for Obama on Democratic candidates.

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Taiwanese presidential front-runner Tsai Ing-wen's party has called for independence from China in the past. This time around, it's signaling pragmatism.

As Taiwan Gears Up For Elections, China, As Always, Looms Large

2:33pm November 05, 2015

by Elise Hu

A summit between leaders of China and Taiwan this Saturday will be the first in more than 60 years. It complicates Taiwan's already high-stakes presidential race.

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Thomas Jefferson's 10 Rules Of Life — Mocked

2:21pm November 05, 2015

by Linton Weeks

Words of wisdom from an American president — spread, savored, satirized.

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Rucho To Retire From State Senate

11:32am November 05, 2015

by Neal Charnoff

One of North Carolina's most powerful state senators will not be running for re-election. Republican Senator Bob Rucho plans to retire after 17 years in the General Assembly.

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Presidential candidate and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders is seen Wednesday in his Senate office in Washington, D.C.

Sanders Says He's Democrats' Best Bet On Issues — And Electability

10:21am November 05, 2015

by Ron Elving

Sanders concedes that he trails Hillary Clinton for the Democratic nomination, but also notes that some polls show him doing better than Clinton in matchups against the Republicans.

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