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Baltimore riots: throwing rocks, bricks ... or baseballs?The percentage of African-Americans playing baseball in the Major Leagues has dropped precipitously. The Baltimore Orioles should invest more in the toughest communities of Baltimore.
The Obama paradox: Why he is a role model to three Republican senatorsMarco Rubio, Rand Paul, and Ted Cruz are all freshman senators in a hurry to be president 鈥� just as Barack Obama was eight years ago. Inexperience is no longer seen as an obstacle.
Baltimore in flames: senselessThe Baltimore Police Department apparently has a long history of abuses. That all needs to be addressed, but it doesn't justify rioting, looting, and actions that place the lives of others in danger.
How Ted Cruz came off looking inclusive in N.Y. gay rights spatTed Cruz was the guest of two gay New York businessmen for a discussion about Israel last week. The backlash among the gay community speaks to how charged gay rights remains 鈥� and how political discourse has evolved.
Can yet another 'deep dive' probe of Hillary Clinton dent her juggernaut?It's the season of 'deep dive' investigations in the 2016 presidential campaign cycle. From 'Clinton cash' to Jeb Bush's finances, it's all grist for an investigative mill that has found itself a new聽clich茅.
Climate change, cyberattacks are growing threats to grid, says US energy chiefUS energy infrastructure is outdated and increasingly vulnerable to threats, US Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz told reporters at a Monitor-hosted breakfast in Washington.
Monitor BreakfastAs Senate debates Iran, Energy secretary vows to stay 'open' with CongressOn Monday, Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz pledged to be 'completely open' with Congress. He addressed several issues raised by skeptics.
Does Hillary Clinton have a 'trustworthiness' problem?Reports of the appearance of conflict of interest between her role as secretary of State and foreign donations to her family foundation have generated lots of headlines in recent days.
Why US doctors tend to donate to DemocratsSome 55 percent of physician donors backed Democrats in the last election cycle, says a new study. The liberal tilt is attributed to more women becoming doctors, and more physicians working for nonprofit healthcare organizations instead of going into private practice
Michelle Obama designs new White House china setMichelle Obama chose a pattern for the new White House china set, used in state dinners, called 'Kailua Blue,'聽a hue of blue inspired by the waters of Hawaii.
Presidential zingers from the White House Correspondents' DinnerAt the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner, President Obama took aim at the large GOP field running to replace him. And he brought out 'Luther the Anger Translator.'
Drone killing accidents reveal Obama鈥檚 tough war choicesThe US has come to rely on targeted killing by drones 鈥� maybe too much, as the accidental killing of two hostages shows. Critics are calling for more transparency and accountability in the US drone program.
Clinton Foundation stories: why Hillary campaign can't dismiss themHere鈥檚 a problem for Clinton 2016: Republicans aren鈥檛 the only ones troubled by the specifics of these charges.- Why Hillary Clinton may be her own worst enemyVoters faced with a choice between Hillary Clinton and someone else in 2016 may have to decide just how eager they are to return to the ethical questions and partisan warfare that marked the better part of the Clinton presidency.
Armenian genocide: why Obama won't say the wordsPresident Obama's campaign promise 鈥� to refer to Armenian genocide 鈥� remains unfulfilled on the 100th anniversary of the start of the killings. US-Turkey relations hold sway, but the president also suggested his true feelings.
How Mitch McConnell got the Senate working againThe human trafficking bill should have been a no-brainer. When Democrats manufactured an obstruction, McConnell kept his team together and forced a compromise to move the Loretta Lynch nomination and the trafficking bill together.聽
'Nerd Prom' magnifies D.C.'s obsession with celebrities, but has its momentsThe annual White House Correspondents' Association Dinner is upon us, along with all the slams about what an exercise in self indulgence it all is. Still, there was the night that Ray Charles came to sing.聽
Loretta Lynch makes history as first black woman to become attorney generalWhen the gavel sounded and the count of 56 to 43 was announced, Loretta Lynch wasn't in attendance. But her father was.
Senate committee passes fast track trade bill, but major challenges aheadThe Senate Finance Committee passed the trade bill Wednesday night. The House is expected to take up a similar bill Thursday.
Why 'middle-class economics' has moved front and center for 2016To a considerable extent, Democrats and Republicans agree that ordinary Americans are financially strained and that the challenge merits attention. That basic consensus represents a significant step, some experts say.
