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The Texas governor made the joke while carrying a bullet-ridden target sheet
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By Sarah Begley
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Frank Luntz: Americans Trust Their Own States But Not Washington
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Rights groups fear Turkey is using July's failed coup to crack down on all forms of dissent
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By Rishi Iyengar
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By Josh Sanburn
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A new report details several Indian laws that are abused by governments to silence dissent
By Rishi Iyengar
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India Cancels Exiled Uighur Leader's Visa
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Libya: Tripoli Administration Will Not Step Down
The coalition says it will no-longer make way for a U.N.-backed unity government
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The State Dept. Thinks Even You Are Hot Enough to Get Robbed Overseas
The @TravelGov account apologized for a tweet advising Americans to keep their self-esteem in check
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Indian Minister: Marital Rape Doesn't Apply Here
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UAE Names Official 'Minister for Happiness'
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The talks are to be held in early January
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