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What if Abraham Lincoln had lived?

10 years ago
On Good Friday 1865, actor-turned assassin John Wilkes Booth not only ended a great American life in progress, but made his victim -- Abraham Lincoln -- seem exponentially greater in death. Ever since the 16th president died, nine hours after Booth fired his fatal shot, American presidents have been judged against the myth that replaced the man. The savior of the union, great emancipator and martyr of liberty has proven an all but impossible act to follow.

Creepy clown scare: Parent's guide

10 years ago
The clowns are here, and they won't go away. What started as a few amusing headlines in August has now ballooned into a full-blown clown epidemic, and no one would blame you if you were a bit curious and perhaps even a little concerned.

Kaine hits Trump over China remark

10 years ago
Tim Kaine pounced Thursday on a suggestion made by Donald Trump in which the GOP presidential nominee said he would be willing to cut off US relations with China if it put his business interests at risk.
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