Debate of the century? Hofstra (mostly) welcomes the carnival
At ambitious institutions around the country, the road to a higher national profile typically runs through the gridiron or a basketball court. Hofstra has taken a different route.
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Clinton, Trump look to overcome weaknesses on debate stage
A technician examines the lighting grid as preparations continue for Monday's first debate presidential between Democratic Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016, at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y. less A technician examines the lighting grid as preparations continue for Monday's first debate presidential between Democratic Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump, Saturday, Sept.
Former Clinton foe offers debate advice to Donald Trump
" Hillary Clinton's 2000 U.S. Senate opponent has some debate advice for Donald Trump: Stay at the podium. Former Long Island Republican Congressman Rick Lazio tells the New York Daily News Trump should learn from Lazio's mistake.
Former Clinton debate moderator: ‘Perhaps if she was a man I…
From the moderator's chair on a debate night 10 years ago, Dominic Carter asked then-Sen. Hillary Clinton the big question on New Yorkers' minds: Was she mulling a presidential run in 2008 that would pull her away from her constituents? Clinton, running for reelection to the Senate against Republican John Spencer, offered an indirect response. Carter followed up but still didn't get a straight answer.
‘How Many Words Per Minute Do You Type?’ — And Other Debate Questions For Clinton
So in some ways, even more than as the host of his "Between Two Ferns" show on Funnyordie.com, Zach Galifianakis could also perhaps stand in for Hillary Clinton's opponent in debate prep. Of course, the much-awaited Trump-Clinton debates will be broadcast on Monday on eight networks starting at 9 p.m. EST.
First Lady Comes to GMU, Campaigns for Clinton
From left: GMU students Sabiha Chowdhury, a freshman from Fairfax; Sabrina Hannan, a junior from Fairfax; Shezia Khan, a senior from Ashburn; and Saba Khan, a freshman from Ashburn, got in line at 9 a.m., well before the doors opened at 1 p.m., in order to secure a good spot near the stage to hear Michelle Obama speak. Excitement filled the air when First Lady Michelle Obama addressed an enthusiastic crowd, last Friday, Sept.
Hillary Clinton and Her Top Allies Plan Post-Debate Blitz
Hillary Clinton and her top surrogates -- including her husband and former President Bill Clinton and first lady Michelle Obama -- plan to fan out to a handful of battleground states in the days following Monday's first presidential debate in a sign of force aimed at getting more Democrats to the polls. They plan to visit Florida and Pennsylvania repeatedly, with fewer stops in other key states up for grabs and just one visit to Ohio.
Hollywood to Red State America: Drop Dead
That's been the way the industry has worked for some time. It intensifies during an election year, of course.
Camp Hill’s Jeffrey Lord: Well-known Trump supporter on CNN, stranger to mom at home
Kathleen "Kit" Lord's failing eyesight makes it hard to see him, even when her 65-year-old son's face fills up a TV screen. "He talks all the time," Kit says, sharing her irritation with the constantly ringing phone and his numerous commutes to be on air in New York.
Bush 41: Backstabber
Is Bush 41 a backstabber? The Republican Party has carried his family throughout their entire lives. Now at the age of 92, is this what he has to offer a party that has so elevated he and his sons their entire lives? However, George H.W. Bush may have just accidentally sabotaged Hillary Clinton's presidential race.
Oculus founder admits he gave $10,000 to Nimble America
Oculus founder admits he gave $10,000 to Nimble America Palmer Luckey denied he founded the pro-Donald Trump group which created anti-Hillary Clinton Internet memes. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2drpR3g SAN FRANCISCO - Oculus founder Palmer Luckey acknowledged giving $10,000 to Nimble America but denied he was the founder of the pro-Donald Trump group which created anti-Hillary Clinton Internet memes.
The Clinton aide turned Trump stand-in
Philippe Reines, a longtime aide to Hillary Clinton and one of the most astute observers of her personal and political vulnerabilities, is playing Donald Trump in her mock debate sessions, according to people familiar with Reines' involvement. Reines, who was Clinton's chief defender, enforcer and gatekeeper during most of her years in the Senate and as secretary of state, is a deft practitioner of the combative, no-holds-barred politics that Trump favors.
Lawmakers vow to override Obama’s veto of Sept. 11 bill
22, 2016, President Barack Obama speaks in the East Room of the White House in Washington. President Barack Obama has vetoed a bill that would have allowed the families of 9/11 victims to sue t... Police searched Saturday for a gunman authorities said opened fire in the makeup department of a Macy's store at a mall north of Seattle, killing four females, before fleeing toward an interstate on foot.
Cruz throws his support to Trump’s campaign at last
Donald Trump says he's "greatly honored" to receive the endorsement of defeated rival Ted Cruz, not that Cruz is using that word when acknowledging that he will vote for the Republican presidential nominee. Cruz and Trump had traded harsh words during the primary race and the tones of their statements Friday reflected their differences.
New super PAC ad compares Clinton to Nixon
The super PAC funded by two major Republican donors, the Adelson and Ricketts families, is beginning its first advertising push since it relaunched with a searing new spot comparing Hillary Clinton to a Republican president: Richard Nixon. Word emerged this week that those two families, among the biggest backers of the Republican Party but not yet Donald Trump contributors, would finance their own super PAC to help not just Trump but also GOP Senate candidates.
Authorities: 3 dead in shooting at mall north of Seattle
Authorities in Washington State say four people have been killed during a shooting at a mall north of Seattle and that at least one suspect remains at large. A gunman opened fire in a crowded mall north of Seattle, killing three people and critically wounding another before fleeing Friday night, authorities said.
The Latest: Demonstrators stay out past Charlotte curfew
Dozens of protesters continued to march in the city's business district past the midnight Friday curfew into early Saturday. Police said they would take a similar approach to Thursday night, when they allowed demonstrators to stay out past the curfew as long as they were peaceful.
Netanyahu to meet with Clinton and Trump
An Israeli official has confirmed that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump on Sunday. Netanyahu is in the United States, where he met with President Barack Obama and addressed the U.N. General Assembly this week.
Clarification: China-North Korea-Trade Investigation story
Authorities in Washington State say four people have been killed during a shooting at a mall north of Seattle and that at least one suspect remains at large. A gunman opened fire in a crowded mall north of Seattle, killing three people and critically wounding another before fleeing Friday night, authorities said.
Your Turn: September 25
Supporters of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump hold up T-shirts that read "Proud to be a basket of deplorables" during a campaign event in Washington, D.C. The phrase refers to a comment Hillary Clinton made about Trump backers. Readers have much to say about the presidential race.