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Federal judge dismisses Trump classified documents case over concerns with prosecutor’s appointment
By Eric Tucker, The Associated Press on July 15th, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) – The federal judge presiding over the classified documents case of former President Donald Trump in Florida has dismissed the prosecution because of concerns over the appointment of the prosecutor who brought the case. U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon granted the defense motion to dismiss the case on Monday, voiding a prosecution that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nepal’s new prime minister has taken the oath of office at a ceremony in Kathmandu
By The Associated Press on July 15th, 2024
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) – Nepal’s newly appointed prime minister took the oath of office Monday at a ceremony in Kathmandu. The leader of the Nepal’s largest communist party, Khadga Prasad Oli, was named prime minister on Sunday following the collapse of a previous coalition government. This is his fourth time serving as prime minister of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rescuers in Nepal recover 7 bodies after a landslide swept 2 buses of people into a river
By Binaj Gurubcharya, The Associated Press on July 14th, 2024
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) – Rescuers have recovered a total of seven bodies from the river that two buses full of people were swept into by a landslide, officials said Monday. Rescuers were able to find the bodies in different locations on the riverbanks as the search continues for the missing buses and people on board. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In prime-time address, Biden warns of election-year rhetoric, saying ‘it’s time to cool it down’
By Will Weissert And Zeke Miller, The Associated Press on July 14th, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden warned Sunday of the the risks of political violence in the U.S. after Saturday’s attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, saying, “It’s time to cool it down.” In a prime-time national address from the Oval Office, Biden said political passions can run high but “we must never descend ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In primetime address, Biden says country must not go down road of political violence
By Will Weissert And Zeke Miller, The Associated Press on July 14th, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden says “we can’t, we must not go down” the road of political violence in American after Saturday’s attempted Trump assassination. In a prime-time national address, Biden said political passions can run high but “we must never descend into violence.” THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!At least 5 killed in explosion targeting a busy café in the Somali capital, police say
By Omar Faruk, The Associated Press on July 14th, 2024
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) – A bombing outside a café Sunday in the Somali capital of Mogadishu killed at least five people, police said. Some people were watching the European soccer final between Spain and England on a screen inside the café when a car loaded with explosives blew up outside, said Maj. Abdifitah Aden Hassa, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!FBI investigating Trump rally attack as potential act of domestic terrorism
By Julie Carr Smyth, Jill Colvin, Colleen Long, Michael Balsamo, Eric Tucker And Michelle L. Price, The Associated Press on July 14th, 2024
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 ... Read More »
1 responseFBI says it has not determined a motive for assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump
By Julie Carr Smyth, Jill Colvin, Colleen Long, Michael Balsamo, Eric Tucker And Michelle L. Price, The Associated Press on July 14th, 2024
BUTLER, Pa. (AP) – On the heels of an 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.” A former fire chief attending the rally with family was killed, as was the gunman. ... Read More »
1 responseLocal officer encountered gunman just before he shot toward Trump at rally, sources tell AP
By Julie Carr Smyth, Jill Colvin, Colleen Long, Michael Balsamo, Eric Tucker And Michelle L. Price, The Associated Press on July 14th, 2024
BUTLER, Pa. (AP) – On the heels of an 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.” A former fire chief attending the rally with family was killed, as was the gunman. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Governor says man killed at Trump rally ‘died a hero’ and Biden orders review of security at event
By Julie Carr Smyth, Jill Colvin, Colleen Long, Michael Balsamo, Eric Tucker And Michelle L. Price, The Associated Press on July 14th, 2024
BUTLER, Pa. (AP) – On the heels of an 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.” A former fire chief attending the rally with family was killed, as was the gunman. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Biden appeals for “unity” after attempted Trump assassination, orders security review
By Will Weissert And Zeke Miller, The Associated Press on July 14th, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden on Sunday appealed for the country to “unite as one nation” after Saturday’s apparent attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump and said he was ordering an independent security review of the lead-up to the attack. Biden delivered brief remarks from the White House after receiving a briefing on ... Read More »
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