Onstage, Trump was startled by a loud whiz – and then, belatedly, a blast.
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Shannen Doherty, ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ star, dies at 53
In February 2020, Doherty revealed that the cancer had returned and she was at stage four.
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World leaders react to Trump rally shooting: ‘A tragedy for our democracies’
However, some countries used the incident to dig at the United States and its government.
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Authorities believe shooter at Trump rally acted alone
The AR-style assault rifle used in the attack was purchased legally by the suspect’s father.
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Shock and relief cross party lines as past and present leaders react to shooting at Trump rally
Notable officials, including former Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama, expressed gratitude that the presumptive Republican presidential nominee appeared to be OK.
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Biden says ‘everybody must condemn’ suspected assassination attempt against Trump
Addressing the nation just hours after the shooting, Biden said he was relieved Trump was reportedly ‘doing well.’ They later spoke on the phone, the White House said.
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Trump rally shooting is being investigated as an assassination attempt, officials say
The former president was quickly pulled away, and his campaign said he was ‘fine.’ Officials said the suspected shooter and at least one attendee are dead, and that an AR-style rifle was recovered at the scene.
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Richard Simmons, fitness guru who mixed laughs and sweat, dies at 76
Simmons, Emmy winning daytime talkshow host for the ‘Richard Simmons Show’ also brought us ‘Sweatin’ to the Oldies’.
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Iran’s new president vows balance with all countries but warns U.S. his country won’t be pressured
Iran has long supported the militant group Hamas, and Pezeshkian on Wednesday expressed his all-out support of ‘the Plastesinan resistance’ in a message to the group’s chief Ismail Haniyeh.
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This year’s RNC speakers include VP hopefuls, Republican lawmakers and UFC’s CEO – but not Melania Trump
Melania Trump has spoken at the last two Republican conventions. Spouses of presumptive nominees generally give speeches that describe their partners’ backgrounds and personal qualities.