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Will Clinton face political consequences for email scandal?

Will Clinton face political consequences for email scandal?

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News Wrap: GOP gun and anti-terror bill faces opposition

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Struggles for power plant raise concerns about clean coal

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Clinton goes on offense, hoping to leave email story behind

Clinton goes on offense, hoping to leave email story behind

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What we know about the Alton Sterling shooting and his life

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2 takes on the law used to judge Clinton’s email use

2 takes on the law used to judge Clinton’s email use

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The history of politicians going way beyond the facts

Political candidates’ rhetoric often gets heated, even inflammatory on the campaign trail. But when does it cross the line into the offensive or fear-mongering? Hari Sreenivasan gets a historical perspective from presidential historian Michael Beschloss and Beverly Gage of Yale University.
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