Hillary Clinton’s second run for the White House has gone much further than her first. But in the end, her biggest opponent of 2016 may be herself.
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Donald Trump Has Brought On Countless Controversies In An Unlikely Campaign
Trump’s rise to the Republican nomination had an aura of invincibility, as he unleashed a force in American politics that could carry him to the presidency.
Jury finds ‘Rolling Stone,’ reporter liable for damages over rape allegation story
A former associate dean at the University of Virginia sued over her portrayal in a 2014 Rolling Stone article about an alleged gang rape at a fraternity party. The article was retracted.
U.S. wages rising at the fastest pace in years amid solid hiring
The Labor Department’s latest jobs report shows that average hourly earnings have risen by 2.8 percent since last year, outpacing inflation. Economists say that will boost consumer spending.
Gun control groups aim their money at states — and the ballot
Borrowing tactics from campaigns to legalize same sex marriage and marijuana, gun control groups are shifting to a national strategy of tightening gun laws via state ballot initiatives.
2 former Chris Christie aides found guilty of all counts in ‘Bridgegate’ trial
Former top aide Bridget Kelly and onetime Port Authority Deputy Executive Director Bill Baroni have been found guilty of all counts against them related to the Bridgegate scandal.
Alaskan Cub superfans react to their team’s historic victory
Last night, an estimated 40 million people tuned in to game seven of the World Series. What they saw was history in the making: the Chicago Cubs beat Cleveland, 8-7 in 10 innings to win their first championship since before World War I.
Protesters, police still clashing over disputed North Dakota pipeline
At the Dakota Access Pipeline site, officers used pepper spray against demonstrators on government land. The protesters say the pipeline would violate sacred Indian lands and could cause pollution.
FBI investigating burning of black church painted with ‘Vote Trump’
The fire that largely gutted the century-old church in Greenville, Miss., has been ruled an arson. The mayor called the attack an attempt to scare voters days ahead of the presidential election.
They’ve waited a long, long time for this: Veteran Cubs fans rejoice
Every Cubs fan on Earth has been waiting … and waiting … to see their team win the World Series. The longer they lived, the more patience they needed. But on Wednesday night, all was rewarded.