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  1. Hillary Clinton's Memoir: 5 Things Learned

    Hillary Clinton's Memoir: 5 Things Learned

    7:53 am PDT 06/06/2014
    • Hilary Lewis
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    CBS News and NBC's "Today" show are just two of the outlets that obtained advance copies of the book ahead of its Tuesday release. READ MORE

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  2. Stephen Colbert 'Incredibly Sorry' For Teaching People About Campaign Financing (Video)

    Stephen Colbert 'Incredibly Sorry' For Teaching People About Campaign Financing (Video)

    10:57 am PDT 06/05/2014
    • Hilary Lewis
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    The Comedy Central host vows to "work harder at informing you less" after a report showed that viewers of his show were better informed about money in politics than those who consulted other news sources. READ MORE

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  3. Watch Video James O'Keefe Targets Susan Sarandon, Hollywood Environmentalists in New Sting Video

    James O'Keefe Targets Susan Sarandon, Hollywood Environmentalists in New Sting Video

    7:00 am PDT 06/05/2014
    • Paul Bond
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    The actress, "Gasland" filmmaker Josh Fox and MSNBC's Chris Hayes are among those attacked by the controversial journalist in a new clip. READ MORE

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  4. Republican Elan Carr Leads Wendy Greuel, Ted Lieu in Race for Henry Waxman's 33rd District Seat

    Republican Elan Carr Leads Wendy Greuel, Ted Lieu in Race for Henry Waxman's 33rd District Seat

    4:20 am PDT 06/04/2014
    • Tina Daunt
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    UPDATED: With his strong ties to Israel, Carr came out ahead as the large field of Westside Democrats split the vote in Tuesday's congressional primary. Carr will face State Sen. Ted Lieu in the November general election. READ MORE

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  5. 'The Colbert Report' Did a Better Job Than News at Teaching People About Campaign Financing

    'The Colbert Report' Did a Better Job Than News at Teaching People About Campaign Financing

    12:39 pm PDT 06/02/2014
    • Hilary Lewis
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    Viewers of the satirical Comedy Central show, in which the host created his own super PAC, were better informed about the issue than people who watched news channels and shows. READ MORE

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  6. Roseanne Barr Presidential Campaign Doc in the Works (Exclusive)

    Roseanne Barr Presidential Campaign Doc in the Works (Exclusive)

    12:00 pm PDT 06/02/2014
    • Tatiana Siegel
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    Longtime Michael Moore collaborator Eric Weinrib is helming "Roseanne for President!" -- a behind-the-scenes look at the actress' 2012 bid to unseat President Barack Obama. READ MORE

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  7. Political Adviser's Salon Draws Hollywood Execs, Israeli Journalist Ari Shavit

    Political Adviser's Salon Draws Hollywood Execs, Israeli Journalist Ari Shavit

    3:42 pm PDT 05/31/2014
    • Tina Daunt
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    Sony TV's Andy Kaplan, MGM's Jonathan Glickman, producer Janet Yang and more industry veterans gathered at producer-director Tony Krantz's Beverly Hills home as part of a roundtable. READ MORE

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  8. Watch Video Dinesh D'Souza's 'America' Opening Scene Revealed (Exclusive Video)

    Dinesh D'Souza's 'America' Opening Scene Revealed (Exclusive Video)

    12:23 pm PDT 05/31/2014
    • Paul Bond
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    "Conservatives have been politically outmatched because they're not fighting on their natural battlefield," the author and filmmaker tells THR. READ MORE

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  9. White House Press Secretary Jay Carney Resigns

    White House Press Secretary Jay Carney Resigns

    12:19 pm PDT 05/30/2014
    • The Associated Press
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    The former Time magazine reporter will be replaced by principal deputy press secretary Josh Earnest. READ MORE

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  10. Watch Video President Obama Talks to Kelly Ripa, Michael Strahan About Sports Safety, Malia's Prom (Video)

    President Obama Talks to Kelly Ripa, Michael Strahan About Sports Safety, Malia's Prom (Video)

    9:23 am PDT 05/30/2014
    • Hilary Lewis
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    The commander in chief also revealed what he thinks are the qualities of a great president, how he deals with his gray hair and whether those who play in pickup basketball games at the White House let him win. READ MORE

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  11. Why Hollywood Is Donating Big Money to an NRA-Loving Republican

    Why Hollywood Is Donating Big Money to an NRA-Loving Republican

    5:00 am PDT 05/29/2014
    • Tina Daunt
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    U.S. Rep. Bob Goodlatte is pro-life and hates Obamacare, but his copyright stance has caught the industry's attention. READ MORE

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  12. Watch Video Dinesh D'Souza's 'America' to Feature Megadeth Founder's Heavy Metal National Anthem (Exclusive)

    Dinesh D'Souza's 'America' to Feature Megadeth Founder's Heavy Metal National Anthem (Exclusive)

    1:16 pm PDT 05/28/2014
    • Paul Bond
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    The song will feature in D'Souza's follow-up to "2016: Obama's America," which is set for release from Lionsgate on July 2. READ MORE

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  13. Beyonce, Bonnie Hammer, Diane von Furstenberg Among Forbes' Most Powerful Women

    Beyonce, Bonnie Hammer, Diane von Furstenberg Among Forbes' Most Powerful Women

    12:17 pm PDT 05/28/2014
    • Ashley Lee
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    Sofia Vergara, Sheryl Sandberg, Marissa Mayer, Lady Gaga, Michelle Obama, Tory Burch and Angelina Jolie also are among those who made this year's worldwide rankings. READ MORE

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  14. Edward Snowden Tells Brian Williams U.S. Government 'Trap[ped]' Him in Moscow (Video)

    Edward Snowden Tells Brian Williams U.S. Government 'Trap[ped]' Him in Moscow (Video)

    6:06 am PDT 05/28/2014
    • Hilary Lewis
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    UPDATED: In a clip from the interview that aired on NBC Wednesday night, which was first previewed on "Today," the NSA leaker blames the State Department for his still being in Russia, with Secretary of State John Kerry responding live. READ MORE

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  15. 'Atlas Shrugged' Filmmakers Branch Out Into Distribution

    3:22 pm PDT 05/27/2014
    • Paul Bond
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    Atlas Distribution will distribute an independent film called "The Road to Capri" starring Frankie Muniz. READ MORE

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  16. President Obama to Make First Appearance on 'Live! With Kelly and Michael'

    President Obama to Make First Appearance on 'Live! With Kelly and Michael'

    7:20 am PDT 05/27/2014
    • Hilary Lewis
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    UPDATED: The hosts will interview the commander-in-chief in the White House. READ MORE

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  17. White House Contacted YouTube About Anti-Muslim Film During Benghazi Attack, Congressman Says

    White House Contacted YouTube About Anti-Muslim Film During Benghazi Attack, Congressman Says

    11:27 am PDT 05/23/2014
    • THR Staff
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    A still-classified State Department email suggests that the Obama administration initially believed the events in Libya were connected to the "Innocence of Muslims" clip. READ MORE

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  18. Watch Video Hollywood Stars Turn Out to Raise Cash for Wendy Davis' Texas Gubernatorial Bid

    Hollywood Stars Turn Out to Raise Cash for Wendy Davis' Texas Gubernatorial Bid

    11:20 pm PDT 05/22/2014
    • Tina Daunt
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    Actresses Jennifer Garner, Rita Wilson and Elizabeth Shue were among the entertainment industry supporters who attended a fundraiser at J.J. Abrams' Santa Monica production studio. READ MORE

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  19. Mike Huckabee Escapes Movie Telemarketing Lawsuit

    Mike Huckabee Escapes Movie Telemarketing Lawsuit

    10:06 am PDT 05/22/2014
    • Eriq Gardner
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    To promote the 2012 film "Last Ounce of Courage," Fox News host Mike Huckabee took an anti-Hollywood message to 3 million homes. READ MORE

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  20. Watch Video FBI Urged to Investigate James O'Keefe's Tactics in Hollywood Activist Sting Operation

    FBI Urged to Investigate James O'Keefe's Tactics in Hollywood Activist Sting Operation

    5:09 pm PDT 05/21/2014
    • Paul Bond
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    The journalist who captured Mariel Hemingway, Ed Begley Jr. and other environmentalists in secretly recorded video may have broken laws. There has been "a tremendous amount of negative fallout," says Begley Jr. READ MORE

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