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Sen. Jeff Flake cautioned that Hillary Clinton could win Arizona — which has backed the GOP nominee in every election since 2000 and has gone for the Democratic nominee only once in the past 10 elections. And former presidential candidate John Kasich voiced doubts that Donald Trump could carry Ohio, which is rich with electoral votes.
Data from a Washington Post-ABC News poll offers insight into how Donald Trump managed to worsen his position.
Rocky Suhayda of the American Nazi Party has previously avoided making statements about the GOP presidential nominee out of concern that he might harm his candidacy.
Barry Goldwater campaigns in Illinois in 1964. (AP)
Because of speculation about 1964 GOP candidate Barry Goldwater, a guideline was issued: It's fine to talk about psychiatric issues — but not to diagnose people you haven't treated.
“I think the people of this country don’t want somebody that’s going to short-circuit up here,” Donald Trump said, pointing to his head.
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PERSPECTIVE | Hungary’s Katinka Hosszu delivered a record-shattering performance in the 400-meter individual medley that elicited awe and plenty of skepticism on the pool deck.
The Maryland native isn’t short on swag even after she narrowly missed setting a world record in the 400-meter freestyle during the preliminaries and had to settle for a new Olympic record instead.
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Shahram Amiri was a nuclear researcher whose case left questions about whether he voluntarily defected to the United States in 2009 or whether he was abducted while on a religious pilgrimage. An Iranian official said Amiri “provided the enemy with vital information of the country.”
The three-time MVP etched his name among the greatest in the sport’s history yet became a polarizing figure after being suspended for a full season for steroid use.
Attorney General Kathleen Kane said she plans to remain in office until her term expires in January despite a felony arrest and a tenure marked by controversy.
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The first step: figuring out the root of the desire.
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