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This March 26, 2014 photo shows Nida Degesys, National President of the American Medical Student Association, at her office in Sterling, Va. Degesys graduated in May 2013 from Northeast Ohio Medical University with about $180,000 in loans. The amount has already swelled with interest to about $220,000. Yet, as costly as medical school was, Degesys sees it as an investment in herself and her career, one she thinks will pay off with a higher earning potential. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

$1 trillion student loan debt widens U.S. wealth gap

By Carolyn Thompson - Associated Press

As world ages, immigration seen as big boost to US

Associated Press

Researchers say the Darwin Awards, named for evolutionary icon Charles Darwin, provide evidence that males are far more likely than females to engage in "idiotic" behaviors.

Human evolution: A third say it didn’t happen; 60 percent say it did

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

** FILE ** Is former Massachusetts Sen. Scott P. Brown planning to run for U.S. Senate in New Hampshire? Looks like it. The Granite State Republican Party has asked him to be the host at its Christmas party. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, a Democrat, currently holds the seat. (Associated Press)

Inside the Beltway: Americans think U.S. global prestige is fading, Pew poll shows

By Jennifer Harper - The Washington Times

President Barack Obama hugs Monica Weeks, who benefited from the Affordable Care Act by remaining on her parents health care plan while getting treatment for Crohn's disease, after she introduced him to speak about the new health care law, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013, in the South Court Auditorium in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House complex in Washington. The President argued that his health law is preventing insurance discrimination against those with pre-existing conditions and is allowing young people to stay on their parents' coverage until age 26. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)

Obama weak on foreign policy, national security: poll

By Ashish Kumar Sen - The Washington Times

KELLNER: If humor defines Jewishness, ‘Unscrolled’ fits the bill

By Mark A. Kellner

Sen. Ted Cruz, Texas Republican, is facing a moment of truth in his fight to defund Obamacare, according to many media outlets. (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Inside the Beltway: Cruz crucible

By Jennifer Harper - The Washington Times

“Rather than seeking to grow and mobilize the energetic pro-life majority, the GOP has allowed itself to operate solely on the defensive,” says Marjorie Dannenfelser, president of the Susan B. Anthony List. (Courtesy of the Susan B. Anthony List)

Inside the Beltway: Apres-Priebus

By Jennifer Harper - The Washington Times

Jack Rose’s Inauguration Hawaiian Luau in Washington unfolds in a whiskey bar, intent on honoring President Obama’s aloha roots. (Jack Rose’s)

Inside the Beltway: Republicans grit their teeth

By Jennifer Harper - The Washington Times

Report: Social media talk focuses on gun control

By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

Bill O’Reilly’s “The O’Reilly Factor,” is No. 1 in ratings among Fox News shows, and the network far outdraws its cable news competitors, including CNN and MSNBC. (Fox News Channel)

Inside the Beltway: United we’re not

By Jennifer Harper - The Washington Times

Image: Associated Press

Inside the Beltway: Staying conservative

By Jennifer Harper - The Washington Times

Immigrants take part in a naturalization ceremony at the Museum of American History in the District last month. For the first time, the influx of Asians moving to the U.S. has surpassed that of Hispanics. (Barbara L. Salisbury/The Washington Times)

New Asian immigrants to U.S. now surpass Hispanics

By Hope Yen - Associated Press

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Source: Winnipeg Free Press - Winnipeg, Canada
Keywords: US ELECTIONS PARTY DANCE REPUBLICANS DEMOCRATS ELEPHANT DONKEY OBAMA MCCAIN CAMPAIGN
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TYRRELL: No hope in political no man’s land

By R. Emmett Tyrrell Jr. - The Washington Times

Independents’ day: Poll shows more shunning parties

By Jennifer Agiesta - Associated Press

Sen. Harry Reid, Nevada Democrat, is the Senate majority leader.

Inside the Beltway

By Jennifer Harper - The Washington Times

Marriage activists ramp up spending

By Cheryl Wetzstein - The Washington Times

Pew study examines emergence of non-profit news

By SCOTT BAUER - Associated Press