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11:30 PM ET, June 5, 2016

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David French / National Review:
I'm Not Running for President  —  I'm not the right person to challenge Trump and Hillary, but the path remains open for others.  —  Here is a sentence I never thought I'd type: After days of prayer, reflection, and serious study of the possibilities, I am not going to run as an independent candidate …
Carrie Dann / NBC News:
On Verge of Nomination Clinch, Clinton Wins in Puerto Rico  —  Clinton Looks to Clinch Democratic Nomination as Trump Ramps Up New Attacks 3:14  —  Hillary Clinton won the Puerto Rico primary Sunday, edging her even closer to the delegate majority she needs to become the presumptive nominee of the Democratic Party.
Discussion: Associated Press and Daily Kos
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Kyle Cheney / Politico:
Clinton: I expect Sanders to call for unity after Tuesday  —  Bernie Sanders should end his campaign and begin convincing supporters to line up behind Hillary Clinton as the presumptive Democratic nominee, Clinton said in an interview that aired Sunday on CNN's “State of the Union.”
Discussion: ABC News
Rebecca Savransky / The Hill:
Results slow in Puerto Rico as voters face long lines  —  Voters in Puerto Rico reportedly faced lines of more than two hours to vote Sunday in the Democratic primary.  —  According to an MSNBC reporter, some voters who were waiting in line in San Juan decided to leave rather than face the long lines.
Discussion: ABC News and Raw Story
Daniel Strauss / Politico:
Clinton wins Puerto Rico primary  —  Hillary Clinton won Puerto Rico's primary on Sunday, putting her on a trajectory to claim the Democratic nomination for president on Tuesday.  —  At the time the race was called, she had 64 percent of the vote to 34 percent of the vote for Sen. Bernie Sanders.
Discussion: The Week and Washington Post
Robert Costa / Washington Post:   Clinton wins Puerto Rico, marches ever closer to clinching the Democratic nomination
Hope Yen / Associated Press:
Clinton Moves Closer To Nomination With Win In Virgin Islands
Discussion: Guardian and Booman Tribune
Robert Costa / Washington Post:
Bernie Sanders, eyeing a ‘contested convention,’ urges media to hold off on calling race
Discussion: Outside the Beltway and Politico
Mary Kay Linge / New York Post:
He's of ‘German heritage’: Hillary baits fans into calling Trump a Nazi  —  More On:  —  Hillary Clinton lobbed the video equivalent of a Nazi buzz bomb at Donald Trump on Saturday by making his German heritage a campaign issue.  —  The 37-second clip decrying Trump's attacks …
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Sara Jerde / Talking Points Memo:
Trump: It's ‘Possible’ A Muslim Judge Would Be Biased Against Me Too
Discussion: Breaking News USA
Josh Koehn / San Jose Inside:
Mayor Liccardo, San Jose Police Issue New Statements Regarding Violence at Donald Trump Rally  —  Perhaps realizing initial statements gave short shrift to the violent episodes outside of Donald Trump's rally Thursday night at the San Jose Convention Center, both Mayor Sam Liccardo …
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Jim Hoft / The Gateway Pundit:
June 3, 2016, The Day America Changed=> When Democratic Leaders Condoned, Promoted Bloody Assault on Republicans
Brett T. / twitchy.com:   San José police fretted that protecting Trump supporters would further ‘insight’ the mob
Steven Hayward / Power LinePower Line:
Trump's Jujitsu Overthrow of Liberalism  —  On the surface Trump's attack on the presiding judge in his civil trial over Trump University is reckless, irresponsible, menacing, and . . . just plain wacko.  Jonah Goldberg speculates that what he's really trying to do is force the judge …
David Edwards / Raw Story:
Ex-Wheel of Fortune host rips minimum wage workers for wanting hike: ‘Earn your way in this world’  —  DON'T MISS STORIES.  FOLLOW RAW STORY!  —  Chuck Woolery, game show host turned podcaster, brandished his conservative bona fides on Sunday by opposing an increase in the minimum wage …
Discussion: BostonGlobe.com
Julian Hattem / The Hill:
Clinton's IT aide keeps email server shrouded in mystery  —  A former State Department IT expert has refused to answer questions about his work on Hillary Clinton  —  's private email server, keeping its operations shrouded in mystery.  —  Bryan Pagliano's laywers have said that he would …
Discussion: RedState
Peter Holley / Washington Post:
Their son was killed.  They believe his parrot is telling people who pulled the trigger.  —  A possible murder witness is talking.  —  The question is whether anyone should listen.  —  His name is Bud, and he's an African gray parrot in Ensley Township, Mich., with a filthy mouth, according to NBC affiliate WOOD-TV.
Discussion: Jezebel
Economist:
Etherised  —  Bitcoin's resurgence may be short-lived  —  BITCOIN is back.  Fans (and holders) of the crypto-currency were celebrating after its price jumped more than 20% in the five days to May 31st, to nearly $550—a level it last reached in August 2014.
CBS News:
Face the Nation transcripts June 5, 2016: Trump  —  JOHN DICKERSON, HOST: Today on <FACE> THE <NATION>: Donald Trump gives no ground, as we go one on one.  And we will look back at <the>life of <the> greatest, Muhammad Ali.  —  As she closes in on Democratic nomination …
Discussion: RedState and Politicus USA
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Eyder Peralta / NPR.org:
NPR Photographer, Interpreter Killed In Afghanistan  —  David Gilkey, an NPR journalist who chronicled pain and beauty in war and conflict, was killed in Afghanistan on Sunday along with NPR's Afghan interpreter Zabihullah Tamanna.  —  David and Zabihullah were on assignment for the network traveling …
New York Times:
New ‘Super PAC’ Backing Donald Trump Hires Strategist Once Critical of Him  —  A new “super PAC” supporting Donald J. Trump and backed by one of his close friends has hired the strategist Alex Castellanos to cut advertisements and work on strategy.  —  Mr. Castellanos, who advised Mitt Romney …
Jon Schuppe / NBC News:
Ali Family Spokesman Reveals Legend's Cause of Death  —  Muhammad Ali's Hometown Honors the Late Boxer 0:31  —  Boxing legend Muhammad Ali died of septic shock after spending five days at an Arizona hospital for what started out as respiratory problems and gradually worsened …
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Mark Hensch / The Hill:
Bill Clinton to give eulogy at Ali's funeral
Discussion: Washington Examiner and The Root
 
 
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Jennifer Medina / New York Times:
California Senate Race Is a Tale of Diversity and a Flailing G.O.P.
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Jessie Hellmann / The Hill:
Trump changes stance on Libya
Discussion: NBC News
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John Bolton / New York Post:
How Ayatollah Khomeini suckered Jimmy Carter
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Tom Hamburger / Washington Post:
Donald Trump said ‘university’ was all about education. Actually, its goal was: ‘Sell, sell, sell!’
Maureen Dowd / New York Times:
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Alex Sherman / CNBC:
Sources: Paramount Global's board is preparing to fire CEO Bob Bakish as soon as Monday, after he lost the trust of controlling shareholder Shari Redstone

Jessica Toonkel / Wall Street Journal:
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Amanda Silberling / TechCrunch:
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