Trump blames Maduro for migrants, but a war in Venezuela could create millions of refugees

When President Donald Trump has been asked about the reason he’s pressuring President Nicolás Maduro to step down and threatening military action, he consistently blames the leader of Venezuela for ...

Ted Rowlands

CNN/U.S. Based in Chicago, he has covered several high profile stories for the network, including the ongoing violence in Chicago, the trial and conviction of former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, ...

Four questions waiting to be answered in Tennessee race between Matt Van Epps and Aftyn Behn

Heading into the midterm elections, it’s likely the economy will be the motivating driver for voters to hit the ballot boxes.
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Mahathir Mohamad Fast Facts

Here is a look at Mahathir Mohamad, former prime minister of Malaysia. Personal Birth date: July 10, 1925 (officially recorded as December 20, 1925) Birth place: Alor Setar, Kedah Father: Mohamad ...
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The Direct-to-Consumer Playbook

What happens when politicians can get their message out without the press. Sign up for the daily CJR newsletter. Over the past two decades, as American voters have migrated online, each election cycle ...

Anger is a defining character trait for both parties, new study shows

An updated Pew study shows that, with the change in administrations and party power in Congress, Democrats are now at record ...
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Ted Cruz Fast Facts

Here’s a look at the life of Ted Cruz, Republican senator from Texas and former 2016 presidential candidate. Personal Birth date: December 22, 1970 Birth place: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Birth name: ...

Former Dodgers Infielder Gets Surprise Election to Hall of Fame

On an era committee ballot that included former Dodgers Fernando Valenzuela, Gary Sheffield and Jeff Kent, only one got into ...

Abby Phillip On Her New Book, ‘A Dream Deferred,’ And the Past, Present And Future Of Black Political Power

Abby Phillip opens up about her new book A Dream Deferred, the legacy of Jesse Jackson, and her perspective on Black ...
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Karl Rove Fast Facts

Here’s a look at the life of Karl Rove, architect of George W. Bush’s gubernatorial and presidential campaigns. Personal Birth date: December 25, 1950 Birth place: Denver, Colorado Birth name: Karl ...

Beloved WCVB NewsCenter 5 Assistant News Director Gerry Wardwell retires

Gerry Wardwell, WCVB’s assistant news director and newsroom leader since 1998, retires Monday after shaping coverage of major ...
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McCain must embrace Palin's beliefs, evangelical leader says

Her faith is one of the reasons many evangelical Christians are excited about Sarah Palin's addition to the Republican presidential ticket, but the Alaska governor's evangelical beliefs have also ...