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04.17.13 | 5:44 am
So Does Colbert Swear His Sister In?

Mark Sanford got a rude awakening last night on the Appalachian Trail back to the House of Representatives. His now ex-wife has accused him of trespassing and she’s taking him to court.

04.17.13 | 5:04 am
In Retrospect …

Fox pulls an episode of “Family Guy” that came out before Monday’s bombing but which involves joking reference to a character mowing down Boston marathon runners with his car.

04.17.13 | 5:01 am
Sea Change

Benjy Sarlin has the definitive explainer on how the path to citizenship would work under the proposed Senate plan.

04.17.13 | 4:56 am
‘It Doesn’t Tell You A Whole Lot’

Terrorist weapons expert: Pressure cooker bombs don’t suggest any particular culprits in marathon attack.

04.17.13 | 4:54 am
Dead End

Today the Senate will vote on expanded background checks for gun purchasers– but … it’s not looking good for gun control proponents.

04.17.13 | 4:17 am
WTF?

Okay this might get interesting.

The ex-wife of ex-SC Gov. Mark Sanford (of Appalachian Trail fame) has accused Sanford of trespassing in her home. He’s been ordered to appear in court two days after the special election.

“I am doing my best not to get in the way of his race,” said Jenny Sanford according to the AP. “I want him to sink or swim on his own. For the sake of my children I’m trying my best not to get in the way, but he makes things difficult for me when he does things like trespassing.”

04.16.13 | 7:45 pm
Is It Time for Weiner?

New poll shows Anthony Weiner coming in second in NYC Mayor’s race.

04.16.13 | 2:22 pm
Ricin

CNN has just reported that a letter sent to a Senate office has tested positive for ricin.

We’ll bring you more shortly.

04.16.13 | 1:45 pm
The Day After In 100 Seconds

“If you want to know who we are, what America is, how we respond to evil, that’s it. Selflessly, compassionately, unafraid.”

President Obama, witnesses and Massachusetts officials respond to the bombing in Boston.

Full-size version.

04.16.13 | 1:41 pm
Still a Chance?

As the bombings unfolded yesterday in Boston, the background check compromise was losing ground in the Senate. Democrats are trying to save it.