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Passersby in Washington, D.C., walk near an ad protesting the Trans-Pacific Partnership in July.

Text Of Landmark Trade Deal Is Released, And The Real Debate Begins

1:32pm November 05, 2015

by Jim Zarroli

The Trans-Pacific Partnership would form a 12-nation, free-trade zone. Advocates say it would level the playing field, but critics say it would lower wages and worker safety standards.

Women can get a free pregnancy test and a free ultrasound at the clinic, as well as counseling regarding three options — parenting, adoption and abortion. The clinic will not refer clients for abortions.

California Law Adds New Twist To Abortion, Religious Freedom Debate

12:36pm November 05, 2015

by Kelly McEvers

A California law will soon require pregnancy centers that oppose abortion to provide notice to their clients of the availability of abortion services in the state. Clinics are crying foul — and suing.

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Microbiologist Mi Kang works to identify a strain of E. coli from a specimen in a lab at the Washington State Department of Health on Tuesday in Shoreline, Wash.

CDC Investigating As E. Coli Outbreak Linked To Chipotle Sickens 39

12:23pm November 05, 2015

by Allison Aubrey

Thirty-nine people have been sickened with the same strain of E. coli in Washington and Oregon. Fourteen have been hospitalized. Most reported eating at several Chipotle locations before falling ill.

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Pentagon Paid Sports Teams Millions For 'Paid Patriotism' Events

11:19am November 05, 2015

by Eyder Peralta

A joint report by Sens. John McCain and Jeff Flake found that many of those military displays you see before professional games are essentially advertisements paid for by the military.

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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Donald Trump's new book isn't exactly groundbreaking, but then, candidates' books are often bland, supersized resumes.

What's New In Donald Trump's Book? Not Much

9:40am November 05, 2015

by Danielle Kurtzleben

With presidential candidates' books, substance is usually beside the point.

Lawmakers Call For Army To Investigate Misconduct Discharges Of Service Members

8:35am November 05, 2015

by Alicia Cypress

Citing reports by NPR and Colorado Public Radio, 12 senators want the Army to investigate the discharges of tens of thousands of troops with mental health disorders.

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Florida Rivals Jeb Bush, Marco Rubio Begin Tours Through New Hampshire

5:25am November 05, 2015

by Don Gonyea

Jeb Bush is betting a lot on New Hampshire, so he's spending three days on a bus tour of the state as he tries jumpstarting his campaign. Bush has been battling his protégé, Sen. Marco Rubio, in the campaign lately. Rubio has surpassed Bush in many polls and is starting his own campaign tour in New Hampshire this week.

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Republicans Win Governor's Races In Mississippi, Kentucky

12:30am November 05, 2015

by Mara Liasson

Across the country Tuesday, voters cast ballots in state and local elections. Ohio voters rejected a referendum to legalize marijuana, and Republicans won governor's races in Mississippi and Kentucky.

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