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After Shooting, Alleged Gunman Details Grievances in ??? Suicide Notes??? — A man claiming to be Bryce Williams called ABC News over the last few weeks, saying he wanted to pitch a story, and wanted to fax information. He never told ABC News what the story was.
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Pierre Thomas / ABC News:
After Shooting, Alleged Gunman Details Grievances in ‘Suicide Notes’ — Shares- — Play
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WDBJ-TV:
Two WDBJ7 employees shot and killed; suspected shooter kills himself
Two WDBJ7 employees shot and killed; suspected shooter kills himself
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David Mack / BuzzFeed:
Here's What We Know About The Virginia Shooting Suspect
Here's What We Know About The Virginia Shooting Suspect
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Eliott C. McLaughlin / CNN:
Virginia TV reporter, photographer killed in shooting during live interview
Virginia TV reporter, photographer killed in shooting during live interview
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Guardian:
Virginia gunman was told by TV station to seek medical attention, memos say
Virginia gunman was told by TV station to seek medical attention, memos say
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Michael Martinez / CNN:
Virginia chamber of commerce executive in stable condition after on-air shooting
Virginia chamber of commerce executive in stable condition after on-air shooting
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The Duggar Family:
Duggar Family Statement — We are so thankful for the outpouring of love, care and prayers for our family during this most difficult situation with Josh. As parents we are so deeply grieved by our son's decisions and actions. His wrong choices have deeply hurt his precious wife and children …
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CNN:
Biden unsure if he has the ‘emotional fuel’ for 2016 run — Washington (CNN)Vice President Joe Biden revealed to members of the Democratic National Committee Wednesday that he is assessing whether he has “the emotional fuel” to run for the White House. — “We're dealing at home with …
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Matea Gold / Washington Post:
Possible Biden run puts Obama fundraising network on high alert
Possible Biden run puts Obama fundraising network on high alert
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Glenn Thrush / Politico:
Behind the Biden hype
Behind the Biden hype
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Carrie Dann / NBC News:
Bush on Jorge Ramos: Reporters Deserve ‘A Little More Respect’ — Jeb Bush says that Univision anchor Jorge Ramos, who was escorted out of a press conference held by Donald Trump on Tuesday night, should have been “treated with a little more respect.” — “I think people with the press ought …
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Joy Y. Wang / NBC News:
'I'm Not a Bully': Trump Defends Booting Latino Anchor
'I'm Not a Bully': Trump Defends Booting Latino Anchor
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Leon H. Wolf / RedState:
The Awesome, Terrible Majesty of a Donald Trump Press Conference
The Awesome, Terrible Majesty of a Donald Trump Press Conference
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Ashley Parker / New York Times:
Donald Trump Gets Earful in Spanish as Latino Outlets Air Disdain
Donald Trump Gets Earful in Spanish as Latino Outlets Air Disdain
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Ben Schreckinger / Politico:
South Carolina GOP chafes under Graham — Party leaders don't think their senator can win but don't feel free to endorse someone else. — South Carolina's Republican power brokers are facing a Lindsey Graham dilemma. — Wide-open nominating contests don't happen every day …
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Nick Gass / Politico:
White House hits back at Charles Koch — The White House fired back Wednesday at Charles Koch after a POLITICO article quoted him as saying he was “flabbergasted” by a recent attack on him and his brother by President Barack Obama during an energy speech in Las Vegas earlier this week.
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Mike Allen / Politico:
Charles Koch blasts Barack Obama
Charles Koch blasts Barack Obama
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Jessi Hempel / Wired:
Facebook Launches M, Its Bold Answer to Siri and Cortana — Today, a few hundred Bay Area Facebook users will open their Messenger apps to discover M, a new virtual assistant. Facebook will prompt them to test it with examples of what M can do: Make restaurant reservations. Find a birthday gift for your spouse.
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Jennifer Robison / Las Vegas Review-Journal:
EARLY CONCERNS — Obamacare included member-run, locally based nonprofit insurers to increase competition for existing carriers. The idea initially worked: Nevada Health CO-OP had more than a third of the market in the 2013 enrollment period, beating out big, publicly traded competitors UnitedHealth Group …
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Annalee Newitz / Gizmodo:
Almost None of the Women in the Ashley Madison Database Ever Used the Site — When hacker group Impact Team released the Ashley Madison data, they asserted that “thousands” of the women's profiles were fake. Later, this number got blown up in news stories that asserted “90-95%” …
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Alex Weprin / Politico:
MSNBC moves Al Sharpton to Sunday mornings — Al Sharpton is leaving MSNBC's weekday dayside lineup, and moving to Sunday mornings. — Sharpton's last weekday “PoliticsNation” will be Sept. 4. He moves to Sundays a month later on Oct. 4, according to a memo sent to MSNBC staff …
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David Meyer / Politico:
Industry issues plea over data reform — Companies torn between foreign laws for Europeans' personal data. — A broad industry coalition is lobbying the European Union to strike out part of an impending privacy law that could force companies to deny requests for personal data from non-member countries.
Peter Berlin / Politico:
Dope and glory — Only Usain Bolt keeps the murkiness of world athletics in check. — When Usain Bolt battled to victory in the 100-meter final on the second day of the Track and Field World Championships in Beijing, he struck a blow not only for his competitive reputation but also for the image of his besieged sport.
Justin Glawe / The Daily Beast:
First State Legalizes Taser Drones for Cops, Thanks to a Lobbyist — North Dakota police will be free to fire “less than lethal” weapons from the air thanks to the influence of Big Drone. — It is now legal for law enforcement in North Dakota to fly drones armed with everything from Tasers …
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Sam Stein / The Huffington Post:
Trump Telling GOP Brass He Will Forgo A Third-Party Run: Sources — Trump makes a big move. — Ryan Grim — Washington Bureau Chief, The Huffington Post — WASHINGTON - Businessman Donald Trump has told several top Republicans that he will swear off the possibility of an independent bid …
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