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The Law of the Ring

What do brainy graduates from top law schools and Rocky Balboa have in common? Read on to find out the answer... Read More

Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus listens to a speaker during a news conference Thursday, July 19, 2012, in Philadelphia. (Photo by Matt Rourke/AP)

RNC chair takes down Dems, Planned Parenthood, liberal media – and infanticide – in one breath

So much for the party makeover. RNC Chairman Reince Priebus performed a GOP quadfecta Wednesday when he attempted to take down Planned Parenthood, Democrats, the liberal media, and the rampant crime of infanticide all in one blog. Read More

Then-Rep. Tim Scott, standing on Jim DeMint's good side. (AP Photo/Rainier Ehrhardt)

Top Links: Welcome to the Jim DeMint Era at Heritage — and in American politics

Jim DeMint officially takes the reigns at the Heritage Foundation today — and the American political landscape is about to change because of it. Read More

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It’s official: The Cycle has a new co-host

The Cycle hosts welcome Ari Melber to the table. Read More

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Some Americans actually believe Obama is the anti-Christ

Public Policy Polling took the time this week to ask voters about 20 popular conspiracy theories, ranging from the political to the extraterrestrial. And the results, they found, reveal a pretty paranoid America. Read More

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Rutgers fires coach after video shows abuse of players

WNBC sports anchor Bruce Beck tells Jansing & Co. that Rutgers had no choice but to fire Mike Rice after the video spread like wildfire. Read More

President Barack Obama dances with first lady Michelle Obama during The Inaugural Ball at the Washignton convention center during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (Photo by Cliff Owen/AP)

Michelle Obama weighs in on being married to a ‘sex symbol’

“He’s got a little swag, you know, that’s okay,” the first lady said. Read More

File photo: Rutgers head coach Mike Rice reacts to a call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Seton Hall Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

Rutgers fires basketball coach Mike Rice after video airs

Rice was fired after video showing him using homophobic slurs and throwing basketballs at players aired on ESPN. Read More

Former Republican Sen. Scott Brown of Massachusetts (File photo by Steven Senne/AP)

GOP trumps Dems on social media, for better or for worse

Republicans have a stronger presence on Twitter and Facebook. And that's not necessarily a bad thing for Democrats. Read More

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Tell us your #DirtyTechSecrets. (And don’t pretend not to have any.)

What's your addiction: cellphone? iPad? The Cycle hosts spill their tech must-haves. Now it's your turn to tell us your #DirtyTechSecrets. Read More

A man holds a poster that reads "I am the American Dream" as he as he joined other immigrants who gathered in front of L.A. City Hall on Nov. 8, 2012. (Photo by Michael Nelson/EPA)

Associated Press stops using term ‘illegal immigrant’

The worldwide news gathering organization is rewriting the way it describes those living in a country illegally. Read More

File photo: A silent counter demonstrator holds up a sign as thousands of immigrants rights supporters march through Phoenix, Tuesday, May 1, 2007, toward the Arizona Capitol.  The Associated Press announced Tuesday it would no longer use the term "illegal immigrant" to describe undocumented immigrants. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

AP drops ‘illegal immigrant’ phrase

The Associated Press said it would stop using the word "illegal" to describe people. Read More

First Lady Michelle Obama, right,  introduces a panel of the cast and crew of the movie "42" and Rachel Robinson, widow of Jackie Robinson, before a workshop for high school and college students from across the country in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington on Tuesday,April 2, 2013. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

WATCH: Michelle Obama’s emotional tribute to Jackie Robinson’s widow

"I can't help but marvel at just how far we've come over the course of this woman's life, but it also reminds us how far we have to go, how much more work we have to do." Read More

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Has feminism fallen?

A controversial op-ed in the Princeton's Newspaper has generated a lot of talk. Read More

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Karen Finney named new MSNBC weekend host

MSNBC has tapped Karen Finney as the host for a new afternoon program airing weekends from 4-5 p.m. Read More

Former Republican Sen. Scott Brown of Massachusetts (File photo by Steven Senne/AP)

The politician-to-pundit route: Scott Brown to guest host ‘The O’Reilly Factor’

Scott Brown will guest host The O'Reilly Factor on Monday, making his politician-to-pundit, Palin-esque transformation complete. Read More

Reverend Dr. Luis Leon (R) looks on as United States President Barack Obama (C) prepares to leave St John's Episcopal Church after an Easter service, in Washington, 31 March 2013. Photo by: Drew Angerer/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Images

Limbaugh’s Easter message: Obama ‘inspires racism’

Rush Limbaugh leads the pack, arguing that the pastor at the service attended by President Obama amped up his rhetoric. Read More

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Happy April Fools from the White House

The White House told the public to expect a special message from the president Monday morning. However, it never said which president would be addressing the nation. Read More

All players will wear this patch on their jerseys to honor the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. (Photo courtesy of the Boston Red Sox)

Red Sox, Yankees honor Newtown victims on Opening Day

Major League Baseball's most storied rivalry will put its animosity on hold Monday as the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees honor the victims of the Newtown, Conn. shooting on Opening Day. All players will wear a Newtown ribbon patch on their jerseys. Read More

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New documentary details how Angela Davis became Angela Davis

Host Melissa Harris Perry spoke with Shola Lynch, the writer and director of "Free Angela and All Political Prisoners," a new documentary about activist Angela Davis. Read More