memeorandum: Gunman identified in Tennessee rampage (Julian Hattem/The Hill)

7:00 PM ET, July 16, 2015

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4 Marines killed in attacks on Chattanooga military facilities — Shares - — CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A gunman unleashed a barrage of gunfire at two military facilities Thursday in Chattanooga, killing four Marines, officials told CBS News. The suspect also was killed.

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Tom Cleary / Heavy.com:

Muhammad Youssef Abdulazeez: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know — Muhammad Youssef Abdulazeez, left, opened fire at two military facilities in Chattanooga, Tennessee, killing four Marines and wounding three others before he was killed. At right is the recruiting center's front door, which was pierced by bullets.

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WRCB-TV:

4 Marines killed, police officer shot in Chattanooga — UPDATE: Four U.S. marines were killed Thursday by a gunman in Chattanooga. Mayor Andy Berke confirmed the fatalities in an afternoon news conference. A police officer, who was wounded, is said to be in stable condition.

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timesfreepress.com:

This breaking news story is being continually updated as new information comes in. … Four members of the military were killed in two attacks on military centers in separate parts of Chattanooga by an unknown gunman, leading to lockdowns at local hospitals as well as the Army Recruiting Center …

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Julian Hattem / The Hill:

Gunman identified in Tennessee rampage — Officials have reportedly identified the gunman responsible for the deaths of four Marines in a Chattanooga, Tenn., rampage that stretched across two separate military facilities. — Multiple news outlets reported that law enforcement officials …

Fbi / Federal Bureau of Investigation:

FBI Statement on Shootings at Military Facilities in Chattanooga, Tennessee … The FBI's Knoxville Field Office, along with the Chattanooga Police Department and other law enforcement partners, are working jointly to investigate today's shootings at a military recruitment center and a reserve center …

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Jason Hanna / CNN:

‘Active shooter incident’ reported at Tennessee naval center — Reports: Shooting at Chattanooga Naval Reserve Center 01:56 — (CNN)Authorities were investigating an “active shooter incident” late Thursday morning at the Naval Reserve Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Fire Chief Randy Jackson said.

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New York Times:

Four Marines Killed in Chattanooga Shootings — CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A gunman opened fire on a Navy and Marine Reserve Center in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Thursday, leaving four Marines dead, and a recruiter wounded. The gunman was also killed. — Officials said during a news conference …

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Reuters:
Five dead, including gunman, in Tennessee military facilities shootings

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Associated Press:
Official: 4 Marines killed in military attacks in Tenn.

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Ryan Lizza / New Yorker:

John McCain Has a Few Things to Say About Donald Trump — Over the weekend, Donald Trump held a rally in Phoenix, Arizona, that attracted several thousand people. He shared the stage with the father of a man who was killed by an undocumented immigrant—and Trump continued his rant …

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NBC News:
First Read: How Donald Trump Shrank the GOP Field

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Alex Isenstadt / Politico:
Jeb Bush girds for debate smackdown with Donald Trump

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Ben Kamisar / The Hill:
Univision poll: Trump in trouble with Hispanics

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Tim Higgins / Bloomberg Business:
Presidential Fundraising: See Who's Spending, Who's Lagging, Who's Raising and Where

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Paul Waldman / Washington Post:

Scott Walker wants to drug test food stamp recipients. That shows why he'll never be president. — Sixteen years ago, George W. Bush presented to America his vision of “compassionate conservatism,” and in response he received an absolute torrent of glowing articles in the media calling him a …

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Associated Press:

Wisconsin Supreme Court ends John Doe probe into Scott Walker's campaign — The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Thursday ended a secret investigation into whether Republican Gov. Scott Walker's campaign illegally coordinated with conservative groups in winning his 2012 recall election.

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Monica Davey / New York Times:
Scott Walker 2012 Campaign Inquiry Ended by Wisconsin Court

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Sarah Wheaton / Politico:

I could have wound up in prison, Obama tells inmates — On a visit to a federal prison in Oklahoma, the president says he believes social disparities mean some youth go to the principal's office while others go to jail. — EL RENO, Okla. — Instead of the White House, but for the grace of God …

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Peter Baker / New York Times:
Obama, in Oklahoma, Takes Reform Message to the Prison Cell Block

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Darlene Superville / Yahoo Politics:
Obama visits prison to call for a fairer justice system

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Ellen Pao / Washington Post:

Former Reddit CEO Ellen Pao: The trolls are winning the battle for the Internet — Ellen Pao resigned this month from her position as interim chief executive of Reddit. — I have just endured one of the largest trolling attacks in history. And I have just been blessed with the most astonishing human responses to that attack.

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Leslie Rangel / KFOR-TV:

Oklahoma black man leads presidential protest by waving Confederate Flag — OKLAHOMA CITY — The President's Oklahoma visit sparked controversy all over the state. — Supporters of the confederate flag have their own message to send to President Obama. — In Durant, Okla. Wednesday morning …

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Catherine Thompson / Talking Points Memo:
PHOTOS: Protesters Welcome Obama To Oklahoma With Confederate Flags

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The Duggar Family:

Duggar Family Statement Regarding TLC's Announcement — Today, TLC announced that they will not be filming new episodes of 19 Kids and Counting. — Years ago, when we were asked to film our first one hour documentary about the logistics of raising 14 children, we felt that it was an opportunity …

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Frazier Moore / Associated Press:
AP Exclusive: TLC cancels ‘19 Kids and Counting’

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Jason Stein / JSOnline:

Senate approves financing deal for Bucks arena, 21-10 — By Jason Stein and Patrick Marley of the Journal Sentinel — Madison — After two days of backroom talks, state senators struck a bipartisan deal Wednesday and approved $250 million in public subsidies for a new arena for the Milwaukee Bucks.

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Kevin Draper / Deadspin:
Wisconsin Senate Votes To Give $250 Million To Billionaires

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CBS News:

Anti-abortion group: More Planned Parenthood videos coming — Shares - — Congressional Republicans say they will launch an investigation of Planned Parenthood as a result of an undercover video released by the Center for Medical Progress, an anti-abortion group, asserting …

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BBC:

Fifa: Former aide of President Bill Clinton to help PR — Fifa has hired a consulting firm with links to America's failed bid to secure the 2022 World Cup. — The BBC has learnt New York-based Teneo Holdings has been retained in the wake of the criminal investigation launched …

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