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☆ The great America-Australia relay rivalry gets another worthy chapter in Paris
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-27 | by ( Matthew Futterman | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +7 min

That was in 2000 in Sydney in the men’s 4×100, at a time when the American men were untouchable at the distance. Australia’s Michael Klim plays lead guitar while Ian Thorpe, right, looks on after the Australians beat the U.S. in the 4×100 freestyle relay in Sydney in 2000. The Chinese men led early but faded. Far and away the dominant swimming nation, American men won the 4×100 freestyle from 1964 until the air guitar incident in 2000. American women won it 14 times from 1924 to 2000.

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☆ Olympic moment of the day: Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz, tennis’ new favorite double act
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-27 | by ( George Ramsay | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Roland Garros, Paris CNN —After all these years, Rafael Nadal is still finding new ways to win matches on his favorite tennis court. The victory against two seasoned doubles players was by no means easy, likely a sign of the limited time that Nadal and Alcaraz have spent training and playing together. But it was nonetheless an entertaining introduction to tennis’ new favorite double act. Another break of serve followed two games later, which Alcaraz had engineered with a cross-court backhand, before Nadal was able to serve out for the match. And who can blame him when he’s still winning on his favorite court, all to the applause of thousands of fans?

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☆ A massive race to start the Olympics: Get ready for the women’s 400-meter freestyle
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | by ( Nicole Auerbach | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +7 min

AdvertisementAustralian Ariarne Titmus, 23, is the defending Olympic gold medalist in the event and the favorite entering Saturday’s competition. American Katie Ledecky, 27, took gold in the 400 free in the previous Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Plus, the field includes 17-year-old Canadian phenom Summer McIntosh, who set the world record in the event in 2023 before Titmus re-set it. With none of the runners-up in view, Ariarne Titmus reaches for gold in the women’s 400-meter freestyle at the 2023 world championships. (Jacob Kupferman / Getty Images)(Top illustration: Dan Goldfarb / The Athletic; photos of Ariarne Titmus, Katie Ledecky and Summer McIntosh: Quinn Rooney, Maddie Meyer and Jacob Kupferman / Getty Images)

Persons: PARIS — It’s, Katie Ledecky, Summer McIntosh, Titmus, “, I’ve, ” Ledecky, Erika Fairweather, McIntosh, She’ll, Adam Pretty, Canada’s, she’s, Ledecky, Regan Smith, Kate Douglass, Alex Walsh, ” Brent Arckey, don’t, Caeleb Dressel, ” Titmus, I’m, ”, Larisa Latynina, Jacob Kupferman, Dan Goldfarb, Ariarne Titmus, Quinn Rooney, Maddie Meyer Organizations: Paris Games, PARIS, Tokyo Games, Summer’s Games, CBC Sports, U.S, Titmus, McIntosh, Olympic Locations: Rio de Janeiro, U.S, Fukuoka, Japan, Sarasota , Fla, Tokyo, Titmus, Australia, Titmus Australia, Chartres, France, London, Soviet Union, Ledecky, McIntosh, Paris

☆ LeBron James leads Team USA to another comeback in 92-88 win against Germany
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-23 | by ( Thomas Schlachter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Following Saturday’s last-gasp victory against South Sudan, the USA were forced to once again fight deep into the game – this time against a determined Germany team. But some things never change, and yet again it was LeBron James who put on a late show to lead Team USA to a fifth win out of five during the USA Basketball Showcase. Germany tried to rally back in the second, but Team USA ended the quarter strongly. “We was tested by a great Germany team, they was world champion last year, so it was a good test for us. “I’m glad we was able to, once again, keep our composure, persevere like we did the other day versus South Sudan.

Persons: Saturday’s, LeBron James, ‘ King James ’, James, Jrue, Dennis, Steph Curry, Mansoor Ahmed, Joel Embiid, Anthony Edwards, ’, “, Gordon Herbert, “ I’m, ” Organizations: UK CNN, Olympic Games, South, USA, Showtime, O2, Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics, US, Olympic, Germany, Lakers Locations: London, UK, Germany, South Sudan, USA, Paris, Serbia, Puerto Rico

CNN —President Joe Biden outraised – and dramatically outspent – the campaign of Republican rival Donald Trump last month, new campaign reports filed Saturday show, raising questions about how long the president’s political team can operate at full throttle if donations dry up. By contrast, Trump’s campaign spent just shy of $10 million, leaving $128 million in its war chest. One fundraiser that proceeded over the weekend in Cape Cod brought in more $2 million, campaign officials said. Trump’s campaign, meanwhile, has consistently spent far less than Biden’s. A super PAC backing Trump’s candidacy, MAGA Inc., meanwhile, entered July with nearly $114 million in available cash.

Persons: Joe Biden outraised –, Donald Trump, –, Biden’s, Ohio Sen, JD Vance, – won’t, Biden, Kamala Harris, ” Harris, Saturday’s, Harris, he’ll, Charlie Spies, Biden outraised, Trump, Reid Hoffman, Eric Schmidt, James Murdoch, Rupert Murdoch, Kathryn, MAGA, Robert Bigelow, Linda McMahon, CNN’s Edward, Isaac Dovere, Samantha Waldenberg Organizations: CNN, Republican, Democratic, Federal, Commission, Republican National Committee, Committee, Biden, Democratic Party, Republican National Convention, Ohio, Street, Trump, PAC, Save, LinkedIn, Google, Fox News, MAGA Inc, Small Business Administration, RAI Services Locations: Atlanta, Cape Cod, New York, Manhattan, Save America

☆ Team USA survives scare in Olympic warmup, scraping past South Sudan 101-100
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-21 | by ( Samuel Joseph | Sam Joseph | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

London, England CNN —The US men’s basketball team fought back from a double-digit deficit to edge past South Sudan 101-100 in a dramatic pre-Olympic friendly in London, England on Saturday. Despite its star power, Team USA has occasionally flattered to deceive recently and has looked unconvincing at times in victory. South Sudan, the world’s youngest country, is preparing to make its Olympic debut and defeated Great Britain in a friendly game on Thursday. South Sudan fought its way back into the game, catching fire from three-point range in the first quarter to grab the lead. “Don’t take nothing away from South Sudan,” he said.

Persons: LeBron James, Steve Kerr, Ivey, ”, ” Ivey, Shayok, Nathaniel S, Butler, Luol Deng, Carlik Jones, Marial Shayok, James, Steph Curry, Anthony Edwards, Anthony Davis, Curry, Kin Cheung, Wenyen Gabriel, “, ” Shayok, Jones Organizations: England CNN, Team USA, Royal, United Arab Emirates, Olympic Games, NBA, O2, South, USA, AP “, Games, Puerto Locations: London, England, Sudan, South Sudan, Las Vegas, Paris . South Sudan, Great, Paris, South, USA, Serbia, Puerto Rico

☆ Election Live Updates: Trump, Leaving Unity Behind, Insults Biden, Who Remains Sidelined With Covid
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-21 | by ( Neil Vigdor | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +9 min

“They keep saying, ‘He’s a threat to democracy,’” Mr. Trump told the crowd of thousands inside the Van Andel Arena. “That’s democracy.”Still, Mr. Trump showed little sympathy for Mr. Biden. “Unifying the party,” Mr. Trump said as he took back the microphone, “it’s beautiful to watch.”Michigan is seen as a critical battleground state for both Mr. Trump and Mr. Biden in November. It is one of several that Mr. Trump won in 2016 only to lose to Mr. Biden four years later. “I chose him because he’s for the worker,” Mr. Trump said after Mr. Vance left the stage.

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☆ One person was critically injured in a stabbing at Miami International Airport, police say
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-21 | by ( Paradise Afshar | Melissa Alonso | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —One person was critically injured in a stabbing at Miami International Airport late Saturday evening, according to the Miami-Dade Police Department, prompting the evacuations of two concourses. Normal airport operations have since resumed, police said in a news release Sunday morning. “Without provocation, the subject attacked the victim by stabbing her multiple times and attempted to throw her over the railing,” the release said. Passengers were evacuated from Concourses H and J in the airport’s south terminal as a precaution, and operations resumed after all passengers were rescreened, airport officials said. The Federal Aviation Administration received more than 2,000 reports of unruly passengers in 2023, a 15% decrease from the previous year.

Persons: “, Jackson, J, ” Organizations: CNN, Miami International Airport, Miami - Dade Police Department, Authorities, Dade, Rescue, Trauma, Passengers, “ Authorities, Dade Police, Federal Aviation Administration Locations: Miami

☆ Investigators believe Trump’s would-be assassin flew a drone over rally site on the day of the shooting
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-20 | by ( John Miller | Shania Shelton | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Investigators believe the gunman who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump may have used a drone on a reconnaissance trip to the rally site on the day of the shooting, a law enforcement official familiar with the investigation told CNN. Investigators searching Thomas Crooks’ belongings found a drone in his car. The discoveries of the ladder, backpack and drone come as investigators are struggling to find a motive for Crooks’ assault. After the shooting, multiple law enforcement sources said investigators found a bulletproof vest, three fully loaded magazines and two remote-controlled explosive devices in Crooks’ car. Additionally, after a search of his residence, investigators discovered another bulletproof vest, another remote-controlled explosive device and a 3D printer, according to multiple law enforcement sources.

Persons: Donald Trump, Thomas Crooks, Trump, Crooks, Sen, JD Vance, Joe Biden, Mike Johnson, Hakeem Jeffries, Ethan Crumbley Organizations: CNN — Investigators, CNN, Crooks, Trump, Republican, Democratic National Convention, Biden Locations: Michigan

☆ Brittney Griner and wife Cherelle welcome a son: ‘That’s my man’
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-19 | by ( Sydney Bishop | Jacob Lev | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Brittney Griner will have one more fan cheering her on this Olympic season. The WNBA star and her wife, Cherelle, welcomed their first child on July 8, the 33-year-old Griner revealed Friday on the “She Knows Sports” podcast. “That’s my man,” Griner revealed when asked about her son. And that’s literally what happens.”The two-time gold medalist will be heading to the 2024 Paris Olympics in the coming week. In December, alongside President Joe Biden, Cherelle Griner thanked the administration for helping secure her wife’s release and said she was “overwhelmed with emotions.”

Persons: Brittney, Cherelle, Griner, “, ” Griner, ”, Viktor Bout, Joe Biden, Cherelle Griner Organizations: CNN, WNBA, Team USA, Phoenix Mercury, Russian Locations: Russia, Russian, Moscow, Mordovia

CNN —The US Secret Service is scrambling to increase security ahead of former President Donald Trump’s first campaign rally since the failed assassination attempt on his life last week, sources familiar with the planning told CNN. “We assist the Secret Service,” a spokesperson for the sheriff’s office told CNN, adding that the Secret Service was leading all security planning for the rally. The source said the lack of these exercises have resulted in security gaps, including communication breakdowns between law enforcement partners. “The Secret Service is responsible for the security planning for presidential visits, but we stand ready to assist them with whatever they need,” Banner wrote in an email. The Secret Service would not comment on security planning for the rally or Trump.

Persons: Donald Trump’s, Undersheriff Bryan Muir, ”, “, Sen, JD Vance, Banner Organizations: CNN, Trump, Service, Republican National Convention, Security, Trump’s Mar, Palm Beach Police Department, Secret, Republican, Michigan State Police Locations: Butler , Pennsylvania, Grand Rapids , Michigan, Kent County , Michigan, New Jersey, Newark, Trump’s, Lago, U.S, Mar, Grand Rapids

CNN —The Trump rally shooter searched online for information on the arrest of a Michigan mass shooter and his parents, who were prosecuted in a 2021 high school shooting. A week before the shooting, Thomas Matthew Crooks searched online for the date of the Democratic National Convention and where Trump planned to speak, as well as other searches for Trump and President Joe Biden. Unlike other mass shooters who often leave behind manifestos or writings to explain their attack, Crooks left behind few clues, in his bedroom or online. Investigators have focused on Crooks’ online activity in the months and days before the attack. He searched for the date and location of the Democratic National Convention, which takes place in August in Chicago, and for the location of the Trump rally.

Persons: Donald Trump, Butler, Thomas Matthew Crooks, Trump, Joe Biden, Saturday’s, Crooks, Ethan Crumbley –, Biden, Crooks ’ Organizations: CNN, Trump, Democratic National Convention, FBI, US Secret Service Locations: Michigan, Butler , Pennsylvania, Butler, Pennsylvania, Chicago

Our campaign is not working through any scenarios where President Biden is not the top of the ticket. The delay stopped a draft letter circulating among House Democrats that, if made formal, would have exposed further cracks in the party. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer both pushed the DNC to delay the process, multiple sources told CNN. Behind the scenes, the president is not as defiant as he is in public, multiple Democratic sources told CNN. “President Biden is the nominee of the party.

Persons: Joe Biden, Nancy Pelosi, Biden, Donald Trump, —, Lloyd Austin, Ketanji Brown, ” Biden, Ketanji Brown Jackson, ”, Aaron Ford, Ford, “, Quentin Fulks, Harris, Kamala Harris, Fulks, he’s, ” “, Pelosi, Biden’s, Volodymyr Zelensky, Putin ”, Trump ”, Lester Holt, Hakeem Jeffries, Chuck Schumer, ” “ He’s, ‘ Kamala can’t, ’, Kamala, “ It’s, ” Kevin Munoz, White, Andrew Bates, ” Bates, CNN’s MJ Lee, Annie Grayer, Donald Judd, Veronica Stracqualursi Organizations: Washington CNN, Democratic Party, CNN, Trump, BET, Las Vegas, Air Force, Secret Service, ”, White House, Biden, Democratic, Blue Rose Research, Democrats, NATO, House Democrat, NBC, Democratic National Committee, DNC, White Locations: Delaware, Rehoboth Beach , Delaware, Nevada, Milwaukee, Chicago, New Hampshire , Minnesota, New Mexico, Virginia, Maine, Washington

Vance’s Republican National Convention speech capped a night Republicans spent prosecuting what they see as President Joe Biden’s biggest foreign policy failures and their consequences. Republicans used Wednesday night to introduce Vance and his life story to the nation. You owe President Trump answers!” Tennessee Sen. Marsha Blackburn shouted at Cheatle, who continued to walk with her head down and ignore the senators’ criticism. Energy security and energy policy are in the governor’s comfort zone and that was on full display Wednesday night. When Trump finally did call Burgum, the former president told Burgum he would not be his running mate.

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☆ Dr. Sanjay Gupta: There are still key questions about Trump’s injuries after attempted assassination
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-18 | by ( Dr. Sanjay Gupta | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

A full public assessment of Trump’s injuries is necessary, for both the former president’s own health and the clarity it can provide for voters about the recovery of the man who could become president of the United States once again. US Rep. Ronny Jackson, Trump’s former White House physician, said during an interview Monday on “The Benny Show” podcast, that he “checked out” the wound to Trump’s ear and bandaged it himself. We have worked with the Secret Service in the past and local and federal law enforcement to come up with plans about if an incident like this happened,” Rottinghaus told CNN. In the Monday interview, Jackson said Trump’s injury was “dressed up. Rottinghaus, the Butler Memorial physician, told CNN that after all the preparation for the unthinkable, “the unexpected happened” on Saturday.

Persons: CNN — It’s, Donald Trump’s, Corey Comperatore, Trump, we’ve, aren’t, “, wasn’t, Ronny Jackson, Trump’s, ” Jackson, ” Trump, David Rottinghaus, ” Rottinghaus, Rottinghaus, Butler, Jackson, It’s, he’s, Eric Trump, I’ve, ”, Kenji Inaba, Dr, Sanjay Gupta, Nadia Kounang, Deidre McPhillips, Maya Davis, Jamie Gumbrecht Organizations: CNN, Republican, Truth, Sunday, Butler Memorial Hospital, Service, US, White House, Hospital, CBS News, Republican National Convention, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern, Trump, CNN Health, Staff Locations: Butler , Pennsylvania, United States, Butler, Milwaukee, University of Southern California

“Anyone who thinks this is over is mistaken,” said one House Democrat about the ongoing conversations happening behind the scenes. The delay stopped a draft letter circulating among House Democrats that, if made formal, would have exposed further cracks in the party. ABC News’ Jonathan Karl reported earlier Wednesday that Schumer told Biden on Saturday that it would be best if Biden bowed out of the presidential race. At one point, Biden told Crow, “I don’t want to hear that crap” in addressing the lawmaker’s concerns. In response, Biden told Houlahan that his team would get her talking points about all of the things that he has done for Pennsylvania, reminding her that he married a Philly girl.

Persons: Joe Biden, –, ”, Donald Trump, Lester Holt, Biden, Nancy Pelosi, “, ” “ He’s, ‘ Kamala can’t, ’, Kamala, “ It’s, “ He’s, Hakeem Jeffries, Chuck Schumer, Adam Schiff, William B, Plowman, Lloyd Doggett of, Biden’s, ‘, Jeffries, Jonathan Karl, Schumer, Joe Biden's, Mike Donlion, Steve Richetti, Jen O'Malley Dillon, Bonnie Cash, Kevin Dietsch, Joe, Andrew Bates, Jason Crow, Crow, Beau, you’ve, Annie Kuster, Chrissy Houlahan, Houlahan, Adam Smith, ” Smith, who’s, “ That’s, ” Biden, David Becker, Mike Levin, Democratic Sen, Chris Coons, CNN’s Pamela Brown, CNN’s Jeff Zeleny, Kayla Tausche, Pamela Brown Organizations: CNN, –, House Democratic Caucus, Democratic, Democrat, NBC, Las Vegas, Trump, Republican National Convention, Democrats, Democratic Party, White, Biden, Democratic National Committee, DNC, Washington D.C, . California Democratic, Capitol, Democratic Caucus, Biden White House, ABC, Democratic Senatorial, Getty, ., U.S, ABC News, Schumer, House Democrats, Colorado Democrat, Army, NATO, Philly, Washington, 115th NAACP National, Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Congressional Progressive Caucus, Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, Delaware Democrat Locations: Delaware, Las, Milwaukee, Washington, Lloyd Doggett of Texas, Washington , DC, Washington ,, Afghanistan, Iraq, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Las Vegas

☆ Thomas Crooks, Donald Trump, and the Banality of Gun Violence - The New York Times
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-17 | by ( David Wallace-Wells | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

Eleven of the last 12 American presidents have endured an assassination attempt or a plot against their lives. The same is true for 20 of the country’s 45. Most of the recent plots have been foiled early, making the indelible image of Donald Trump fist-pumping in Pennsylvania seem like an atavistic monument or an ominous portent or perhaps both. And though we may describe the stochastic terror of the past decade in terms of ugly bumper stickers and reckless speeches, there has been real violence, not just incitement. “No political party, movement, ideology or manner of thinking has had an absolute monopoly on this violence, and it really hasn’t mattered whether the surrounding political atmosphere was aggressive or docile,” Dayen wrote.

Persons: Donald Trump, David Dayen, Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton’s, Barack Obama’s, Donald Trump’s, Gabrielle Giffords, Steve Scalise, hasn’t, ” Dayen, “ Organizations: The, White, Financial Times, Republican National Convention Locations: Pennsylvania

☆ Tenacious D: Jack Black’s bandmate faces backlash over comment about Trump assassination attempt
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-16 | by ( Jack Guy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Jack Black’s comedy rock band Tenacious D has sparked outrage and had a show in Australia postponed after band member Kyle Gass made an apparent joke about Saturday’s assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump. “To advocate and or wish for the assassination of a President is egregious, disgusting, filthy, evil, and not acceptable in any way, shape or form,” said Babet. “Anything less than a deportation is an endorsement of the shooting and the attempted assassination of Donald J Trump,” he said. “I will not be participating in any future Tenacious D interviews,” he said. Tenacious D have previously appeared on the Kyle & Jackie O “In the Morning” show on KIIS radio.

Persons: Jack Black’s, Kyle Gass, Donald Trump, Black, Gass, ” Gass, “, ”, Ralph Babet, Anthony Albanese, Tenacious, Jack Black, Andrew Giles, ” Babet, Donald J Trump, Kyle Sandilands, Kyle, Jackie O “, Joe Biden, –, ” Biden Organizations: CNN, Sunday, Trump, New Locations: Australia, Sydney, Australian, Newcastle , New South Wales, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide, New Zealand, America

☆ GOP sees divine intervention in Trump’s triumphant return
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-16 | by ( Stephen Collinson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Thousands of Trump supporters in Milwaukee on Monday night hailed their leader, elevating him from MAGA superhero to saint-like status. For Trump’s millions of American fans, Monday night was a validation of their faith in God and the ex-president and the righteousness of his mission. A list of Black Republican and female Republican lawmakers gave speeches, offering a somewhat misleading perception that the GOP has a deep and diverse bench. One GOP source said speechwriters at the convention had thrown out all their pre-written material for the week’s top speakers and started again. The ex-president has a new chance at politics and life in the wake of his assassination attempt.

Persons: Donald Trump, MAGA, Trump, Sen, JD Vance, Ohio, He’s, “, ”, South Carolina Sen, Tim Scott, Providence, Kristi Noem, “ Nobody, They’ve, Marjorie Taylor Greene –, –, president’s, Trump’s, Hell, Joe Biden’s, he’d, Corey Comperatore —, Wisconsin Sen, Ron Johnson, Vance, Biden, ” Vance, Aileen Cannon, Jack Smith’s, … ” Trump, Elise Stefanik Organizations: CNN, Republican National Convention, Trump, Milwaukee Bucks NBA, America . South Dakota Gov, ” Georgia, Republican, Capitol, Washington Examiner, GOP, Wisconsin, Democrat, Florida, Washington , D.C, Democrat Justice Department, ” New York, Justice Department Locations: Pennsylvania, Milwaukee, American, South Carolina, America ., America, Washington, Ohio, New York, Florida, Washington ,

CNN —The US Secret Service was “solely responsible” for the implementation and execution of security at the site of Saturday’s rally for former President Donald Trump’s campaign, Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle told CNN in an interview Tuesday evening. “At that particular site, we divided up areas of responsibility, but the Secret Service is totally responsible for the design and implementation and the execution of the site,” she told CNN. US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle looks on during a press conference at the Secret Service's Chicago Field Office on June 4. Kamil Krzaczynski/AFP/Getty ImagesCNN asked Cheatle if Trump’s security included a full Secret Service counter-assault team – the agency’s version of a tactical or SWAT team – or if it filled gaps with local law enforcement. Everyone works for the Secret Service never wants to have a day like that,” she said.

Persons: Donald Trump’s, Kimberly Cheatle, Cheatle, ”, Thomas Matthew Crooks, ” Cheatle, “, Kamil Krzaczynski, Steve Scalise, hasn’t, – Organizations: CNN, Secret, ABC News, Trump, Office, Getty, Department of Homeland Security, ” CNN, Service Locations: Butler , Pennsylvania, AFP, Iran

On Sunday, the Israeli military claimed to have targeted Hamas’ military chief and killed a Hamas brigade commander in an airstrike in Khan Younis. The Israeli military said its air force struck the location where “a number of terrorists” were operating. Palestinians and UN workers examine the destroyed UNRWA school in Nuseirat refugee camp of Deir al-Balah, Gaza on July 15, 2024. Meanwhile, the latest Israeli strikes have put new pressure on the success of ongoing ceasefire and hostage negotiations, which hit yet another roadblock last week. The Israeli military is verifying whether he was killed while Netanyahu acknowledged it is uncertain whether he died.

Persons: Israel, amputees, ”, “, Ruwaida Issa, Khan Younis, Nasser, Scott Anderson, Abed Rahim Khatib, Abu, ” Mary Al Sammouna, ” Samir Tafesh, Tal, Philippe Lazzarini, Antonio Guterres, Guterres, Benjamin Netanyahu –, –, Mohammed Deif, Deif, Netanyahu Organizations: CNN, United Nations, UN, Gaza Health Ministry, UNRWA Affairs, Anadolu, Getty, UNRWA, Gaza Ministry, Health, Civil Defense, Humanitarian Affairs, Al, Israel’s Locations: Gaza, Khan, Israel, Al, Deir, Nuseirat, Gaza City

US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle on Monday released her first statement since the assassination attempt against Donald Trump on Saturday. Secret Service personnel on the ground moved quickly during the incident, with our counter sniper team neutralizing the shooter and our agents implementing protective measures to ensure the safety of former president Donald Trump. The incident in Pennsylvania has understandably led to questions about potential updates or changes to the security for the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. The security plans for National Special Security Events are designed to be flexible. The Secret Service is tasked with the tremendous responsibility of protecting the current and former leaders of our democracy.

Persons: Kimberly Cheatle, Donald Trump, Corey Comperatore, Donald Trump’s, Trump, Biden, Trump’s, ” Organizations: Secret Service, FBI, Republican National Convention, Secret, Federal, National, Service, City Locations: Butler , Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, Milwaukee, The, City of Milwaukee

☆ Takeaways from the RNC’s first day
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-15 | by ( Eric Bradner | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Trump called Vance 20 minutes before he announced he’d chosen the Ohio senator on Truth Social, a source familiar with the process told CNN. The two had met at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club on Saturday, before the rally at which Trump was shot in the ear. Trump is betting that Vance articulating his evolution from Trump critic to supporter will prove much more potent than those older comments. “President Trump honored the Constitution. “I’m here tonight to tell you, no matter your political background, the best chance we have to give our babies a better life is to elect Donald Trump president of the United States,” Rose said.

Persons: Donald Trump, Trump, Ohio Sen, JD Vance, “, ”, Vance, Joe Biden, Vance Rather, he’d, Mike DeWine, CNN Vance, rans, Kristi Noem, she’d, Glenn Youngkin, Elise Stefanik, —, Byron Donalds, “ Donald Trump, South Carolina Sen, Tim Scott, ” Scott, Van Jones, Sean O’Brien, O’Brien, ” O’Brien, Biden, Amber Rose, influencer, ” Rose, CNN Ron Johnson’s Ron Burgundy, Wisconsin Sen, Ron Johnson’s, ” Johnson’s Organizations: CNN, Republican National Convention, Secret Service, Republican, reelecting, Truth, Trump’s, ”, ” Ohio Gov, Republican Party, Trump, Republicans, ” Publicly, Trump —, South Dakota Gov, Virginia Gov, New, New York, Democratic, Florida Rep, International Brotherhood, Teamsters, Labor, CNN Trump, Biden, White House, Donalds, Black Republicans Locations: Milwaukee, Butler , Pennsylvania, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, ” Ohio, Ohio’s, Florida, South Carolina, American, Washington, Michigan , Pennsylvania, United States

Washington CNN —President Joe Biden was bracing for a week of political onslaught. When gunshots rang out at a Donald Trump political rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, Saturday evening, much of that appeared to change. He also addressed the nation from the Oval Office, calling for a lowering of the political temperature. “I think it should,” one close Biden ally told CNN when asked if that may end up being a result of Saturday’s attack. But those expected discussions were quickly eclipsed by the response to the assassination attempt on Biden’s predecessor and political opponent.

Persons: Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Trump, Biden, NBC’s Lester Holt, “ it’s, Jason Crow, reassurances, Adam Smith, ”, Smith, “ That’s, Jim Clyburn, Al Sharpton, Chuck Schumer, Schumer, Hakeem Jeffries, Jeffries Organizations: Washington CNN, Democratic, Biden, Trump, Vegas, White, CNN, RNC, NATO, House Democrats, New Democrat Coalition, Democratic Rep, Lawmakers, ” Democratic, ”, House Democratic, GOP, Republicans Locations: Butler , Pennsylvania, Texas, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Rehoboth Beach , Delaware, Detroit, Michigan, Milwaukee , Wisconsin

At the same time, the social media industry has broadly retreated from efforts to clamp down on misinformation. The ease at which false rumors and conspiracy theories rapidly spread on social media threatens the public’s ability to sort truth from fiction. The deluge of disinformation surrounding the Trump shooting shows, once again, that this problem isn’t going away anytime soon. With less than four months until Election Day, the leading social media platforms appear resigned to let the status quo fester. Others get in on the act for social media clout – viral posts can translate into dollars for some online influencers.

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