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Trump was the subject of an apparent assassination attempt at his Florida golf club, the FBI says
By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER, COLLEEN LONG, ERIC TUCKER, ZEKE MILLER and STEPHANY MATAT
Updated 10:47 PM CDT, September 15, 2024
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Donald Trump was the target of what the FBI said “appears to be an attempted assassination” at his golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Sunday, just nine weeks after the Republican presidential nominee survived another attempt on his life. The former president said he was safe and well, and authorities held a man in custody.
U.S. Secret Service agents stationed a few holes up from where Trump was playing noticed the muzzle of an AK-style rifle sticking through the shrubbery that lines the course, roughly 400 yards away.
An agent fired and the gunman dropped the rifle and fled in an SUV, leaving the firearm behind along with two backpacks, a scope used for aiming and a GoPro camera, Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw said. The man was later stopped by law enforcement in a neighboring county. ...
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Nigeria's army says that troops have rescued 13 hostages who were kidnapped by an extremist group in the northwestern state of Kaduna
abcnews.go.com
First coed submarine joins Navy fleet
Men and women will operate the sub “side by side” for the first time. "The future of Naval warfare starts here, and it’s more inclusive, stronger and more capable than ever," the Navy said in a video posted to social media.
www.nbcnews.com
Jewish voices silenced as anti-Israel agitators shut down meeting - Washington Examiner
Jewish speakers were unable to speak uninterrupted, if at all, during a University of Washington Board of Regents meeting on Thursday.
www.washingtonexaminer.com
Minnesota election officials make changes to automatic voter registration system after issues arise
Elections officials are making changes to Minnesota’s automatic voter registration system after finding some potentially problematic entries, but they say they are not aware of anyone ineligible who has been registered to vote via the system.
apnews.com
Kamala Harris needs Latinos to win these swing states. They say she has more to do
Latino voters helped Biden win the White House in 2020. But many say they have not heard this year from either major party’s presidential candidates.
www.usatoday.com
Cher drops bid for conservatorship over her son
The son's lawyers say the outcome allows them "to focus on healing and rebuilding their family bond".
www.bbc.com
Harris campaign expanding Hispanic outreach efforts with $3 million radio buy - Washington Examiner
The effort could be critical to convincing voters in swing states such as Nevada and Arizona, which both have large Hispanic populations.
www.washingtonexaminer.com
Venezuela arrests US and Spanish citizens over 'plot'
Three US citizens, two Spaniards and a Czech citizen are arrested on suspicion of plotting to destabilise the country.
www.bbc.com
Do vice-presidential candidates matter? Voters say JD Vance, Tim Walz make a difference
Vice-presidential nominees typically don't decide elections, but voters are paying close attention to Ohio Sen. JD Vance and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.
www.usatoday.com
Three Americans are accused of trying to overthrow Congo's president. They're now sentenced to death.
They were entangled in the deluded efforts of a self-styled warlord, in a series of events that unfolded over five months.
www.nbcnews.com
China's economy softens in August as Beijing continues to grapple with lagging demand
China’s economy softened in August, extending a slowdown in industrial activity and real estate prices as Beijing faces pressure to ramp up spending to stimulate demand.
apnews.com
Iran says it successfully launched a satellite in its program criticized by West over missile fears
The Chamran-1 satellite successfully reached a 550-kilometer orbit in space. It said testing space hardware and software is the main mission of the satellite.
apnews.com
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