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Look out, Hillary. Pres. Elizabeth Warren?
An unapologetic progressive liberal and a rising star in the Democratic party, Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts is being viewed by some as a potential candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2016 - over another prominent female, Hillary Clinton. CNN's Erin McPike reports.
What a win could mean for Gov. Christie
If Gov. Chris Christie wins re-election, then it could put him in solid position for a White House run in 2016.
Clinton warming up for 2016 campaign?
Hillary Clinton's intentions for a 2016 presidential run heightens speculation as she gives three speeches in three days.
RELATED STORY: What's really behind Hillary Clinton's latest wave of speeches?
Ted Cruz the star of the Values Voter Summit
The top conservatives of the GOP descended on Washington this week for the annual Values Voter Summit. CNN's Erin McPike reports on the freshman senator from Texas - and the architect of the government shutdown - and his starring role at the conference.
Shutdown fallout on small businesses
From crabbing to beer-making, CNN's Erin McPike reports on the effects that the government shutdown is having on small businesses.
Shutdown outrage: The pain and the perks
Hundreds of thousands of federal employees have been furloughed, but Congress's gym, declared "essential," remains open. CNN's Erin McPike takes a look at the pains and perks of the government shutdown.
Government shutdown and you
Cancer research, food safety, and the Head Start school program are some of the things left hurting by the government shutdown. We go around the country to CNN's René Marsh, Brian Todd, Erin McPike, and John Zarrella to see how a government shutdown is affecting you.
Threat of a shutdown fuels GOP tension
CNN's Erin McPike reports on dissension in the Republican Party as the deadline for the government shutdown approaches.
More green paint splattered in D.C.
Police say one person has been arrested in connection with the vandalism of a D.C. monument. CNN's Erin McPike reports.
RELATED STORY: Woman charged in vandalism at National Cathedral
Cruise passengers give kudos to crew
Passengers on the Royal Caribbean cruise ship that caught fire on Monday share their stories with CNN's Erin McPike.
RELATED STORY: Cruise line gets points for speedy response
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