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• Abbott returns from Asia economic trip

  14-07-2024 22:55
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Governor Greg Abbott wrapped up his trip to Asia earlier this week, where his Texas delegation met with several other entities to advance Texas's economy and boost industries that are essential for the economy.With this three nation economic development mission, Abbott spent six days meeting with Taiwan, South Korea and Japan. The goal was to strengthen ties with these three countries to benefit the Texas economy.RELATED: Abbott announces launch of State of Texas Taiwan Office"A
  
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• ‘Had my rosary beads’: Austin man describes Trump rally shooting from VIP view

  14-07-2024 19:54
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – When Ben Shrader, 25, picked up the phone Thursday, he thought someone was playing a joke. The caller claimed to be from the campaign team of former President Donald Trump, inviting him to a weekend rally in Pennsylvania.“I didn’t believe that it was real at first,” Shrader said. “I found out Friday. I was on a plane, and then here.”The Austin man spoke to KXAN’s Josh Hinkle via Zoom late Saturday night in his hotel room just miles from t
  
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• What we know about the 20-year-old suspect in the apparent assassination attempt of Donald Trump

  14-07-2024 19:41
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Law enforcement officials were working Sunday to learn more about the 20-year-old Pennsylvania man they believe tried to assassinate former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally and to determine what drove him to open fire, killing one spectator.Authorities identified Thomas Matthew Crooks of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, as the shooter who fired from a rooftop outside the rally venue in Butler before he was killed by the Secret Service.
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• Biden to reschedule visit to Austin following Trump rally shooting

  14-07-2024 19:37
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — President Joe Biden will no longer be coming to Austin Monday, according to the White House. It was announced the planned trip would be rescheduled.The president was originally scheduled to visit in commemoration of the 60th anniversary of President Lyndon B. Johnson’s signing of the Civil Rights Act. Biden was expected to deliver a keynote address at the LBJ Presidential Library in honor of the milestone.The announcement came following a shooting Saturday aftern
  
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• WATCH LIVE: President Biden speaks from The White House following shooting at Trump rally

  14-07-2024 19:23
  
  BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump called for unity and resilience Sunday after an attempt on his life added fresh uncertainty to an already tumultuous presidential campaign and raised sharp questions about how a gunman was able to open fire from a rooftop near a Pennsylvania campaign rally.A full day after the shooting, the gunman's motive was still a mystery, and investigators said they believe he acted alone before being fatally shot
  
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• Trump targeted in assassination attempt at rally; shooter, 1 attendee dead

  14-07-2024 19:23
  
  BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — On the heels of an apparent attempt to kill him, former President Donald Trump called Sunday for unity and resilience as shocked leaders across the political divide recoiled from the shooting that left him wounded but “fine” and the gunman and a rally-goer dead.The presumptive Republican presidential nominee said the upper part of his right ear was pierced in the shooting. His aides said he was in “great spirits” and doing well.“I knew immed
  
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• Trump heads to convention as authorities investigate motive, security in assassination attempt

  14-07-2024 19:23
  
  BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump called for unity and resilience Sunday after an attempt on his life added fresh uncertainty to an already tumultuous presidential campaign and raised sharp questions about how a gunman was able to open fire from a rooftop near a Pennsylvania campaign rally.A full day after the shooting, the gunman's motive was still a mystery, and investigators said they believe he acted alone before being fatally shot
  
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• Rolling road closures likely as President Biden visits Austin Monday

  14-07-2024 18:30
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Monday, President Joe Biden will be in Austin in commemoration of the 60th anniversary of President Lyndon B. Johnson's signing of the Civil Rights Act.Biden will deliver a keynote address at the LBJ Presidential Library in honor of the milestone. While the event won't be open to the public, it will impact drivers as Biden makes his way to the University of Texas at Austin's campus.The Texas Department of Transportation said rolling closures will happen between 11 a.m. a
  
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• Watermelon: A sweet source of hydration

  14-07-2024 16:14
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- During these hot days of summer we are constantly reminding you of the importance of staying hydrated. We talk about proper hydration because we want you to be safe and that your bodies function much better when you are hydrated than when you're not.Of course, there is this almost nagging reminder that beer is not a source of hydration. Okay, we'll allow for non-alcoholic beer, but there are other more reliable sources.One of those sources is watermelon. It's sometimes referred
  
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• Man dies in Leander following motorcycle crash

  14-07-2024 16:07
  
  LEANDER, Texas (KXAN) — A fatal crash in Leander closed a roadway overnight, according to police.The Leander Police Department said Municipal Drive from Northern Trail to Southwest Drive has since reopened.The crash occurred shortly after midnight, according to LPD.A spokesperson for the city said the crash involved a single motorcycle driven by a man.“The motorcycle went off the road into the woods and the rider was ejected,” the city said.According to city officials, the man
  
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• Shannen Doherty, '90210' and 'Charmed' actress, dead at 53: reports

  14-07-2024 15:06
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Shannen Doherty, known for her roles in the '90s hit shows "Beverly Hills, 90210" and "Charmed" has died, her publicist told People. She was 53."It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of actress Shannen Doherty," publicist Leslie Sloane told People. "On Saturday, July 13, she lost her battle with cancer after many years of fighting the disease."Doherty had been diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015, Variety reported. She announced she had gone into remission in 2017
  
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• Shannen Doherty, '90210' and 'Charmed' actress, dead at 53

  14-07-2024 15:06
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Shannen Doherty, known for her roles in the '90s hit shows "Beverly Hills, 90210" and "Charmed" has died, her publicist told People. She was 53."It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of actress Shannen Doherty," publicist Leslie Sloane told People. "On Saturday, July 13, she lost her battle with cancer after many years of fighting the disease."Doherty had been diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015, Variety reported. She announced she had gone into remission in 2017
  
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• Understanding civil legal representation for low-income Texans

  14-07-2024 14:30
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — When Kayla Muzquiz got out of the Texas foster care system, she didn't know where to start, and didn't have the money to hire a lawyer for help to navigate the transition.Muzquiz's mom died in a 2005 car accident. She found herself in foster care at 11 years old. Getting out of the system proved to be another hurdle for Muzquiz, and she didn't have the financial tools or legal literacy to navigate the transition from foster care to adulthood.
  It's why advocates want to s
  
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• What we know about Thomas Matthew Crooks, the suspected Trump rally shooter

  14-07-2024 14:28
  
  This is a breaking news story. Refresh for updates. Download our NewsNation app for 24/7 fact-based unbiased coverage. (NewsNation) — Early Sunday morning, the FBI said the attempted assassin at President Donald Trump's rally was a 20-year-old man named Thomas Matthew Crooks. Secret Service shot and killed Crooks seconds later.The attack is the most serious attempt to assassinate a president or presidential candidate since Ronald Reagan was shot in 1981.The former president, according
  
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• Warming trend ahead, but relief may not be far away

  14-07-2024 14:20
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Clouds were a bit stubborn to break through the day, but more sun finally broke through early in the afternoon. The clouds did help keep temperatures at or slightly below normal today with highs between 90 and 95 degrees. Unlike Saturday, Sunday was a much drier day with rain mostly confined to the coast and West Texas.Low and mid-level clouds were tough to break on Sunday Central Texas Rain TotalsLooking ahead, temperatures will be getting warmer through the first half of the w
  
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• A dry and warm end to the weekend

  14-07-2024 14:20
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Saturday afternoon showers and thunderstorms were most numerous south of a line extending from Tow (Llano Co.) over to Giddings. Our higher rain totals included:
  .84" Smithville
  .72" Lake Bastrop at the Sim Gideon Power Plant
  .67" 5 miles W of Tow
  .64" 7 miles NNE of Llano
  .53" Sandy Creek near Click Central Texas Rain TotalsAny rain today will be isolated, confined to areas along and east of Highway 77 in Fayette and Lee Counties.Afternoon highs will warm back to mostly the mid
  
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• Traffic Alert: Fatal crash closes N. MoPac heading south

  14-07-2024 13:46
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Officers with the Austin Police Department responded to a fatal crash in north Austin.According to APD, the crash occurred near the 12000 block of N. MoPac Expy. heading South.“All of Southbound Mopac will be closed while police investigate,” APD said.Drivers should expect delays.This is a developing story. Check back with KXAN for updates.
  
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• Fatal crash closes N. MoPac heading south; 2 dead

  14-07-2024 13:46
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Officers with the Austin Police Department responded to a fatal crash in north Austin on Sunday morning.Austin-Travis County EMS said medics responded to a reported pin-in collision involving two vehicles. Two adult patients were pronounced dead at the scene.
  According to first responders, the crash occurred at approximately 5:40 a.m. near the 12000 block of N. MoPac Expy. heading South.“All of Southbound Mopac will be closed while police investigate,” APD said.
  
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• The Latest: Officials say man who opened fire at Trump rally was a 20-year-old from Pennsylvania

  14-07-2024 10:31
  
  Donald Trump’s campaign says he is “fine” after what law enforcement officials are treating as an assassination attempt during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Officials said the man who opened fire was a 20-year-old from Pennsylvania.
  In a social media post, Trump said he was “shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear.” The former president was quickly whisked from the stage by Secret Service agents, his ear covered in blood.A prosecutor said t
  
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• Biden says 'everybody must condemn' attack on Trump and later speaks with ex-president

  14-07-2024 07:58
  
  REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. (AP) — President Joe Biden said Saturday that “everybody must condemn” the suspected assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.
  Addressing the nation about two hours after the shooting, Biden said he was relieved that Trump is reportedly “doing well.” He said he had been unable to reach Trump before his remarks, but the White House said he did speak to Trump several hours later.“We cannot allow this to be happening,” Bid
  
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• Texas U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson says his nephew was injured in shooting at Trump rally

  14-07-2024 05:09
  
  WASHINGTON (The Texas Tribune) — U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Amarillo, said Saturday night that his nephew’s neck was grazed by a bullet during a shooting at former President Donald Trump’s campaign event in Pennsylvania.The congressman, who was not himself at the event, appeared on Fox News and Newsmax after the rally, describing how the events unfolded. Jackson, a former Trump White House physician, said his nephew was seated in a “friends and family” section behin
  
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• UTPD searching for suspect after report of shots fired near LBJ library

  14-07-2024 04:08
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The University of Texas Police Department is responding to a report of shots fired near East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in central Austin, the agency said on social media Saturday.Shortly before 8:30 p.m., UTPD said it responded to the shots-fired call near MLK Jr. Blvd. and Robert Dedman Drive. That's near the LBJ Presidential Library, which is set to host a presidential visit from President Joe Biden Monday.Campus police later sent out an alert and described the suspect
  
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• Trump, Biden, former presidents react to shooting at Trump rally

  14-07-2024 03:42
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Reactions poured in after a shooting at a rally for former President Donald Trump Saturday, including from Trump himself, President Biden and former presidents.The shooting happened during Trump's rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. MORE REACTION: Local, state leaders react to rally shootingTrump posted on the social media website Truth Social later Saturday evening:
  I want to thank The United States Secret Service, and all of Law Enforcement, for their rapid response on the sho
  
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• What happens if a presidential candidate is killed before an election?

  14-07-2024 03:40
  
  (NEXSTAR) — On Saturday evening, former President Donald Trump was rushed off the stage of a campaign rally after apparent gunshots rang out and he appeared to be injured. While the Trump campaign said Trump is "fine," the incident sent major shockwaves through the political world."An incident occurred the evening of July 13 at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania, the U.S. Secret Service said in a statement on Saturday. "The Secret Service has implemented protective measures and the former Presi
  
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• Trump rally incident a 'rare' type of event

  14-07-2024 03:40
  
  (NewsNation) — Modern history has seen one successful and three unsuccessful attempts to assassinate a president, as well as dozens of foiled plots.
  Ronald Reagan came very close to dying after he was shot in Washington on March 30, 1981, just two months into his presidency. Reagan, having just finished a speech at the Washington Hilton, was waving to the crowd when the shots were fired from the area where reporters were standing.Reagan was hit by a bullet that ricocheted off the pres
  
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• Local police prepare for presidential visit after shooting at Trump rally

  14-07-2024 03:28
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Saturday is entering the 11th hour before President Joe Biden's planned visit on Monday in Austin. As of Saturday evening, the president is still expected to be here. However, after a shooting Saturday afternoon at a rally for former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania, increased security measures could be in place.The Secret Service has had multiple meetings with local police departments, including University of Texas police and the Austin Police Department, about the presid
  
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• Photos: Trump reacts to injury at PA rally

  14-07-2024 03:13
  
  (NEXSTAR) - Former President Donald Trump was rushed off stage during an incident that left him bloody at a rally in Pennsylvania Saturday. Video from the scene shows Mr. Trump reacting mid-speech as a series of gunshot-like noises echo nearby.
  Trump's reaction in the immediate aftermath can be seen in the photos below. Click the arrow at the right to scroll through.
  WARNING: Graphic imagesU.S. Secret Service agents converge to cover Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trum
  
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• Local, state politicians react after news of former President Trump whisked off stage at rally in Pennsylvania

  14-07-2024 02:27
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Reactions from local and Texas politicians poured in after a shooting at a rally for former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania Saturday.The Secret Service said in a statement that “the former President is safe," according to a report from the Associated Press. Biden ‘grateful’ Trump safe after apparent shooting: ‘No place for this kind of violence’The former president was showing a chart of border crossing numbers during his rally "when
  
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• Local, state leaders react after shooting at Trump rally in Pennsylvania

  14-07-2024 02:27
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Reactions from local and Texas politicians poured in after a shooting at a rally for former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, Saturday.The Secret Service said in a statement, 'The former president is safe and being evaluated." One rally spectator was killed, and two others were critically injured. Biden ‘grateful’ Trump safe after apparent shooting: ‘No place for this kind of violence’The former president was showing a chart of border crossi
  
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• Biden 'grateful' Trump safe after shooting: 'No place for this kind of violence'

  14-07-2024 02:03
  
  President Biden condemned the apparent shooting at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania and said he was "grateful" that his political rival was safe."I’m grateful to hear that he’s safe and doing well," Biden said in a statement shortly after he was briefed on the incident. "I’m praying for him and his family and for all those who were at the rally, as we await further information."Jill and I are grateful to the Secret Service for getting him to safety," Biden added. "There’s no
  
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• Biden 'grateful' Trump safe after apparent shooting: 'No place for this kind of violence'

  14-07-2024 02:03
  
  President Biden condemned the apparent shooting at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania and said he was "grateful" that his political rival was safe."I’m grateful to hear that he’s safe and doing well," Biden said in a statement shortly after he was briefed on the incident. "I’m praying for him and his family and for all those who were at the rally, as we await further information."Jill and I are grateful to the Secret Service for getting him to safety," Biden added. "There’s no
  
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• Secret Service says Trump is 'safe' following apparent shooting at Pennsylvania rally

  14-07-2024 01:32
  
  The Secret Service said former President Trump is “safe” following an apparent shooting at his campaign rally Saturday in Pennsylvania.“An incident occurred the evening of July 13 at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania,” Secret Service spokesperson Anthony Guglielmi said in a post on the social platform X shortly after the incident.“The Secret Service has implemented protective measures and the former President is safe. This is now an active Secret Service investigation a
  
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• Trump allies react to shooting at Pennsylvania rally

  14-07-2024 01:21
  
  Donald Trump's top allies reacted to news that the former president was rushed off stage after an apparent shooting during his rally in Butler, Pa. on Saturday.Among those who quickly weighed in were Ohio Sen. JD Vance (R), who has been rumored to be Trump's pick for vice president.“Everyone join me in praying for our President Trump and everyone at that rally. I hope everyone is ok,” Vance said.Florida Sen. Marco Rubio (R ), another vice-presidential contender, also said he was pray
  
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• Trump allies react to apparent shooting at Pennsylvania rally

  14-07-2024 01:21
  
  Donald Trump's top allies reacted to news that the former president was rushed off stage after an apparent shooting during his rally in Butler, Pa. on Saturday.Among those who quickly weighed in were Ohio Sen. JD Vance (R), who has been rumored to be Trump's pick for vice president.“Everyone join me in praying for our President Trump and everyone at that rally. I hope everyone is ok,” Vance said.Florida Sen. Marco Rubio (R ), another vice-presidential contender, also said he was pray
  
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• Live updates: Trump whisked off stage at rally after sounds like gunshots

  14-07-2024 00:54
  
  Former President Trump was rushed off stage at his rally in Pennsylvania with blood on his face after sounds that resembled gunshots.Authorities have not confirmed what happened or what the current state of the former president is.
  Follow The Hill's live updates on the incident here.Trump hustled off stage after loud bangs ring out at rally
  
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• Live updates: Trump says bullet grazed his ear; suspect is dead

  14-07-2024 00:54
  
  Former President Trump was rushed off stage after shots rang out at his rally in Butler Co., Pa., on Saturday.Trump said later in a post on Truth Social that his ear was grazed by a bullet.
  At least one rally attendee was killed and another one was injured, according to the Butler Co. district attorney.The suspected shooter was also killed, he said.Follow The Hill's live updates on the incident here.Trump hustled off stage after loud bangs ring out at rallyTrump campaign says former president is
  
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• Live updates: Trump 'safe' after shooting; suspect is dead

  14-07-2024 00:54
  
  Former President Trump was rushed off stage after shots rang out at his rally in Butler Co., Pa., on Saturday.At least one rally attendee was killed and another one was injured, according to the Butler Co. district attorney.The suspected shooter was also killed, he said.Follow The Hill's live updates on the incident here.Trump hustled off stage after loud bangs ring out at rallyTrump campaign says former president is ‘fine’ after apparent shooting at rallyTrump allies react to appare
  
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• Live updates: Trump 'safe' after shooting; Biden condemns violence

  14-07-2024 00:54
  
  Former President Trump was rushed off stage at his rally in Pennsylvania with blood on his face after sounds that resembled gunshots.Authorities have not confirmed what happened or what the current state of the former president is.
  Follow The Hill's live updates on the incident here.Trump hustled off stage after loud bangs ring out at rallyTrump campaign says former president is ‘fine’ after apparent shooting at rallyTrump allies react to apparent shooting at Pennsylvania rally
  
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• Live updates: Trump reported safe after apparent shooting at rally

  14-07-2024 00:54
  
  Former President Trump was rushed off stage at his rally in Pennsylvania with blood on his face after sounds that resembled gunshots.Authorities have not confirmed what happened or what the current state of the former president is.
  Follow The Hill's live updates on the incident here.Trump hustled off stage after loud bangs ring out at rally
  
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• Live updates: Suspected shooter reported dead after Trump rushed off stage

  14-07-2024 00:54
  
  Former President Trump was rushed off stage at his rally in Pennsylvania with blood on his face after sounds that resembled gunshots.Authorities have not confirmed what happened or what the current state of the former president is.
  Follow The Hill's live updates on the incident here.Trump hustled off stage after loud bangs ring out at rallyTrump campaign says former president is ‘fine’ after apparent shooting at rallyTrump allies react to apparent shooting at Pennsylvania rally
  
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• Trump says he felt bullet 'ripping through the skin' in possible assassination attempt

  14-07-2024 00:41
  
  BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — Donald Trump appeared to be the target of an assassination attempt as he spoke during a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday, law enforcement officials said. The former president, his ear covered in blood from what he said was a gunshot, was quickly pulled away by Secret Service agents and his campaign said he was “fine.”A local prosecutor said the suspected gunman and at least one attendee are dead. Posting on his Truth Social media site about two and
  
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• Shooting at Trump rally is being investigated as assassination attempt, AP sources say

  14-07-2024 00:41
  
  BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — The shooting at former President Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania is being investigated as an attempted assassination of the former president and presumptive Republican nominee, law enforcement officials say. It was not immediately clear whether Trump was shot, but the former president's campaign quickly said that he was “fine.”A local prosecutor said the suspected gunman and at least one attendee are dead.“President Trump thanks law enforceme
  
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• Donald Trump says he's OK after shooting at rally; gunman and 1 attendee are dead

  14-07-2024 00:41
  
  BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — Donald Trump's campaign said in a statement that the former president was “fine” after a shooting at his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. A local prosecutor says the suspected gunman and at least one attendee are dead.“President Trump thanks law enforcement and first responders for their quick action during this heinous act,” spokesman Steven Cheung said in a statement. “He is fine and is being checked out at a local medical facility
  
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• Donald Trump says he's OK after apparent gunshots at rally

  14-07-2024 00:41
  
  UTLER, Pa. (AP) — Donald Trump's campaign said in a statement that he was “fine” after being whisked off the stage at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania after apparent gunshots rang through the crowd.“President Trump thanks law enforcement and first responders for their quick action during this heinous act,” spokesman Steven Cheung said in a statement. “He is fine and is being checked out at a local medical facility. More details will follow.”The Secret Ser
  
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• Donald Trump whisked off stage in Pennsylvania after apparent gunshots rang through the crowd

  14-07-2024 00:31
  
  BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — Donald Trump was whisked off the stage at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania after apparent gunshots rang through the crowd.
  Trump was showing off a chart of border crossing numbers when bangs started ringing through the crowd. Trump could be seen reaching with his right hand toward his neck. There appeared to be blood on his face.
  He quickly ducked behind the riser as agents from his protective detail rushed the stage and screams rang out from the crowd. The bangs continue
  
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• Officials battling Lovers Hill fire in Burnet County

  14-07-2024 00:12
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Officials are battling a fire in Burnet County that started on Friday, located between Marble Falls and Burnet, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.
  The fire, now named the Lovers Hill fire, has burned at least 47 acres and was 75% contained as of 2:30 p.m., according to the forest service.We will continue updating this article as updates become available.How to prepare for extreme wildfire dangerTexans can prepare for an evacuation plan, including assembling a Go Kit
  
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