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Warren’s new plan to have the wealthy help pay it back
Sen. Elizabeth Warren joins Rev. Sharpton to discuss her new plan to make student loans easier to pay, and explain why she’s committed to fighting for fairness in an economy where things are so often
In Illinois town, hero cop Joe Gliniewicz now a villain to many
FOX LAKE, Ill. — Fox Lake was unusually subdued over Labor Day weekend, the boating community dotted with signs, bunting and flower-strewn memorials honoring police Lt. Joe Gliniewicz. That Monday, th
True Biblical HISTORY - African Hebrew Israelites
Speaker is Dr. John Berkeley. NOTE: The Bible is more than just a history book...it is the sovereign WORD OF GOD. But this is on my page FOR HISTORICAL PURPOSES ONLY. I appreciate these brothers' awes
Who are the Black Hebrews / Black Israelites?
Who are the Black Hebrews / Black Israelites? Answer: The terms “Black Hebrews” and “Black Israelites” refer as a categorical whole to several independent sub-sects whose unifying characteristic
Serena Williams Thwarts Phone Theft, Complete With Highlight Video
Serena Williams is a world-class athlete and is seen as a living embodiment of the phrase “girl power,” but it appears that a man who seemed to try to steal her phone on Tuesday was due for a reminder
"You Have to Speak Up": Viggo Mortensen Defends Quentin Tarantino's Criticism of Police Killings
Award-winning film director Quentin Tarantino is refusing to back down from his criticism of police brutality, even as police unions have launched a campaign to boycott his films. Tarantino sparked co
How did Jesus and the Hebrews become WHITE?
How did the Hebrews turn White? Of course they didn't really; just in the imaginations, and then the histories of White people. Who for probably practical reasons, decided that Hebrews, and also the B
Is Ben Carson's campaign one big con?
Ben Carson's presidential campaign is many things. A curiosity, an oddity, a fascinating yet disturbing commentary on today's Republican Party? Absolutely. But there's also some reason to believe that
Clinton and Carson would tie in head-to-head matchup, poll says
OK, the presidential election is still a year away, but according to a new poll we have another long night of watching results in Florida and Ohio to look forward to. A NBC/Wall Street Journal poll
Houston Equal Rights Ordinance fails by wide margin
Houston's controversial equal rights ordinance failed by a wide margin Tuesday, with voters opting to repeal the law that offered broad non-discrimination protections, according to incomplete and unof
Hillary Clinton's standing with public rises after Benghazi testimony, poll finds
WASHINGTON — The 11 hours Hillary Rodham Clinton spent at the House Benghazi committee last month appears to have been time well spent: The former secretary of state has significantly improved her sta
Full Video - President Barack Obama Mocking Republicans - Obama Rips Into 2016 GOP Field -CNBC
President Barack Obama mocks the GOP candidates for demanding debate changes. “If you can't handle those guys, then I don't think the Chinese and Russians are going to be too worried about you." A
GOP candidates demand debate changes
2016 GOP presidential campaigns are calling for debate overhauls, with demands including no lighting rounds, equal time, graphics approval and even a “67 degree room temperature." NBC News’ Hallie Jac
Barack Obama just gave the most important racial justice speech of his presidency. Here’s why
On Saturday, President Obama gave an unprecedented speech focused exclusively on the social plight of Black women and girls at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s annual weekend of events. Thi
A Government Shutdown Is Still Possible, Chuck Schumer Warns
WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama on Monday signed a budget deal that sets government spending levels and raises the debt ceiling until well after he leaves office. In theory, his signature shou
Trump campaign to negotiate directly with TV networks on debate formats
Donald Trump and his advisers have decided to work directly with television executives and take a lead role in negotiating the format and content of primary debates, which have become highly watched a
Morning Plum: Republicans shoot themselves in foot with Latinos, again
Republicans are pulling out of their only scheduled debate that would be aired on a Spanish-language TV network. So Democrats may respond by holding a second gathering aired on one. The Spanish-lan
GOP Candidates Prepare List of Debate Demands
Seeking to gain some control over future debates, Republican presidential candidates are preparing a list of demands for upcoming forums. Among them: Opening and closing statements of at least 30
Obama to unveil plan to help prisoners reenter society
President Obama on Monday will announce new steps aimed at helping former prisoners reenter society, a key part of his push to overhaul the criminal justice system. During a trip to Newark, N.J., O
NRA Insiders on the Politics of Guns
Whether you’re an NRA supporter or are fundamentally opposed to the group, it’s hard to deny its role in reshaping the national debate around guns. Consider that as recently as 2008, fewer than 4 i
7 horrific investments for the record books
This sad story of frozen assets, if you will, begins with a company called Cryogen – a doomed company that attempted to treat brake pads and mechanical parts to last longer through super cooling. Yet
Guantánamo Is Leaving Obama With Choices, Neither of Them Simple
As President Obama approaches his final year in power, a political impasse over the Guantánamo prison appears increasingly likely to force him to choose between two politically unsavory options: Invok
Reince Priebus and the debate season from hell
Reince Priebus and the debate season from hell How the Republican National Committee got stuck between angry GOP campaigns and hungry TV networks. Halfway through Wednesday’s off-the-rails CNBC de
Hillary Clinton Bar Talk - SNL
Hillary Clinton (Kate McKinnon) confides her concerns about the 2016 presidential race to her bartender, Val (Hillary Clinton). On the right you have those whose only policy is deporting immigrants