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  Hillary Clinton advisers traveling to New Hampshire, Iowa (+video)

  Hillary Clinton, the leading 2016 Democratic candidate if she runs, has signaled that she will compete vigorously in the leadoff presidential states of Iowa and New Hampshire, along with South Carolina and Nevada.
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  Politics Voices Marco Rubio to enter the presidential race: Can he get back his 'rising star'? (+video)

  Rubio faces candidates who are already better known and likely to be better funded. His support for immigration reform could hurt him in early primary states like Iowa and South Carolina. He has little room for error. 
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  Politics Voices Don't call Hillary Clinton 'disingenuous,' but really don't call her 'liar'

  A group of Hillary-philes has told the media not to use certain words when describing Clinton, including 'disingenuous.' But that's a handy word for a Beltway set that shies away from calling people 'liars.'
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  In 2016, Ted Cruz could be ‘considerable factor’ (+video)

  Sen. Ted Cruz might not have a great chance to become president, but he could have an important influence on the race.
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  What happens if Hillary Clinton doesn’t run? Chaos for Democrats. (+video)

  Hillary Rodham Clinton hasn’t said yet whether she’ll run for president. If she doesn’t, Democrats would scramble for the most viable alternative among a list that’s not very strong.
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  For small-town America, new immigrants pose linguistic, cultural challenges

  A new generation of immigrants is arriving in Midwest towns from far-flung places such as Myanmar, Somalia, and Iraq. The communities are trying to adjust.
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  Focus How one small Midwest town has turned immigration into positive change

  In parts of the Midwest, floods of immigrants are reshaping the culture. The influx is presenting challenges, but some towns have made strides toward striking a balance between old and new.
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  Culture Cafe 'The Bachelor' Chris Soules has chosen: What makes relationships last? (+video)

  Season 19 of 'The Bachelor' concluded with yet another proposal. How likely is it to last, and what factors predict successful marriages?
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  USA Update What have Iowans learned about Jeb Bush from his visit? (+video)

  The former Florida governor and potential Republican 2016 presidential candidate is in Iowa this weekend, where he addresses issues – such as immigration and ethanol use – that could affect how conservatives view his bid for the nation’s top office.
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  Are Hillary Clinton’s e-mails scandal or mere controversy? New evidence. (+video)

  Hillary Clinton isn’t the only politician to have used a private e-mail account to conduct government business. But as the front-runner for the White House, she’s getting the most scrutiny as troubling evidence keeps mounting.