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Former President Donald Trump is safe after an assassination attempt at his rally

by Danielle Kurtzleben, Ayesha Rascoe

3 min

Former President Donald Trump is safe after an assassination attempt at his rally

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Politics

Politics chat: Biden campaign responds to shooting at Trump rally, impact on the RNC

by Ayesha Rascoe, Mara Liasson

4 min

Politics chat: Biden campaign responds to shooting at Trump rally, impact on the RNC

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Politics

The GOP primary in Utah's largest Congressional district is going for a recall

by Saige Miller

2 min

The GOP primary in Utah's largest Congressional district is going for a recall

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Investigations

Some Guantanamo Bay prisoners have still not gone to trial -- and might never

by Ayesha Rascoe, Sacha Pfeiffer

6 min

Some Guantanamo Bay prisoners are still on trial from the post-9/11 'war on terror'

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National

The FBI and Secret Service are investigating the attack on former President Trump

by Ryan Lucas, Ayesha Rascoe

4 min

The FBI and Secret Service are investigating the shooting of former president Trump

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Climate

Central Valley, where a quarter of the U.S.'s food is grown, faces extreme heat

by Esther Quintanilla

3 min

Central Valley, where a quarter of the U.S.'s food is grown, faces extreme heat

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Obituaries

Beloved fitness personality Richard Simmons has died

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Beloved fitness personality Richard Simmons of has died

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National

The latest on the assassination attempt on former President Trump

by Ayesha Rascoe

1 min

The latest on the assassination attempt on former President Trump

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Sunday Puzzle: A playful 'P' syllable challenge

by Will Shortz

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Sunday Puzzle: A playful 'P' syllable challenge

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Author Interviews

Stephen Graham Jones on his novel 'I Was a Teenage Slasher'

by Ryan Benk

8 min

Stephen Graham Jones on his novel 'I Was a Teenage Slasher'

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National

The RNC will proceed as planned as Republican members of caucus respond to the news

by Ayesha Rascoe

6 min

The RNC will proceed as planned as Republican members of caucus respond to the news

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Politics

Unpacking the political moment of the shooting at former President Trump

by Domenico Montanaro, Ayesha Rascoe

4 min

The political moment of Trump shooting

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National

Butler County, where Trump was holding his rally, is a stronghold for his campaign

by Ayesha Rascoe

4 min

Butler County, where Trump was holding his rally, is a stronghold for his campaign

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Law

Former FBI agent breaks down the investigation into the shooting at former President Trump

by Ayesha Rascoe

3 min

Former FBI agent breaks down the investigation into the shooting at former President Trump

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Economy

Inflation goes down, but the Federal Reserve is maintaining high interest rates

by Ayesha Rascoe

4 min

Inflation goes down, but the Federal Reserve is maintaining high interest rates

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Technology

The music industry is coming for AI

by Bobby Allyn

3 min

The music industry is coming for AI

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National

Details are emerging in the assassination attempt on former President Trump

by Ayesha Rascoe

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Details are emerging in the assassination attempt on former President Trump

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Sports

Soccer fans have a big Sunday with finals for both the Euros and Copa America

by Becky Sullivan, Ayesha Rascoe

4 min

Soccer fans have a big Sunday with finals for both the Euros and Copa America

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Obituaries

Remembering a pioneering sex therapist Dr. Ruth Westheimer

by Ayesha Rascoe

1 min

Remembering a pioneering sex therapist Dr. Ruth Westheimer

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Music Interviews

Pete Lawrie Winfield on his latest synth-pop album 'Visitor'

by Ayesha Rascoe

8 min

Pete Lawrie Winfield on his latest synth-pop album 'Visitor'

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National

Former President Donald Trump is safe after an assassination attempt at his rally

Politics

Politics chat: Biden campaign responds to shooting at Trump rally, impact on the RNC

Politics

The GOP primary in Utah's largest Congressional district is going for a recall

Investigations

Some Guantanamo Bay prisoners are still on trial from the post-9/11 'war on terror'

National

The FBI and Secret Service are investigating the shooting of former president Trump

Climate

Central Valley, where a quarter of the U.S.'s food is grown, faces extreme heat

Obituaries

Beloved fitness personality Richard Simmons of has died

National

The latest on the assassination attempt on former President Trump

Sunday Puzzle

Sunday Puzzle: A playful 'P' syllable challenge

Author Interviews

Stephen Graham Jones on his novel 'I Was a Teenage Slasher'

National

The RNC will proceed as planned as Republican members of caucus respond to the news

Politics

The political moment of Trump shooting

National

Butler County, where Trump was holding his rally, is a stronghold for his campaign

Law

Former FBI agent breaks down the investigation into the shooting at former President Trump

Economy

Inflation goes down, but the Federal Reserve is maintaining high interest rates

Technology

The music industry is coming for AI

National

Details are emerging in the assassination attempt on former President Trump

Sports

Soccer fans have a big Sunday with finals for both the Euros and Copa America

Obituaries

Remembering a pioneering sex therapist Dr. Ruth Westheimer

Music Interviews

Pete Lawrie Winfield on his latest synth-pop album 'Visitor'

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