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WDBJ-TV:
Man suspected of killing two WDBJ7 employees dies from self-inflicted gunshot wound — Reporter Alison Parker and photographer Adam Ward were attacked during a live broadcast — MONETA, Va. — The suspect accused of killing two WDBJ7 employees died at a hospital in Northern Virginia …
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ABC News:
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.
Eliott C. McLaughlin / CNN:
Virginia TV reporter, photographer killed in shooting during live interview — (CNN)A manhunt is underway for a gunman who fatally shot a local news reporter and photographer on live television during an interview outside Moneta, Virginia, on Wednesday morning.
Travis Gettys / Raw Story:
Gunman suspected of killing Virginia journalists dies after shooting himself: report — DON'T MISS STORIES. FOLLOW RAW STORY! — Authorities have identified the gunman who killed a TV reporter and photographer as former WDBJ employee Vester Lee Flanagan II.
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Talking Points Memo, Mashable, Balloon Juice, KFOR-TV, Al Jazeera English and Towleroad
John Nolte / BREITBART.COM:
Racial Motive Suspected: VA Police ID Person-Of-Interest In WDBJ Double Murder — CNN is reporting that when the television station fired the suspect, they were so worried about his behavior, they had everyone clear the room as the suspect cleaned out his desk. This was two years ago.
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LiberalAmerica.org and Raw Story
Pierre Thomas / ABC News:
After Shooting, Alleged Gunman Details Grievances in ‘Suicide Notes’
After Shooting, Alleged Gunman Details Grievances in ‘Suicide Notes’
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BuzzFeed, Talking Points Memo, The Atlantic, WJBF-TV, Raw Story, myfox8.com and Hit & Run
Meghan Keneally / ABC News:
Police Searching for Former Employee in Connection to On-Air Virginia Shooting
Police Searching for Former Employee in Connection to On-Air Virginia Shooting
Neetzan Zimmerman / The Hill:
Manifesto purportedly sent by Virginia gunman cites ‘race war’
Manifesto purportedly sent by Virginia gunman cites ‘race war’
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The Gateway Pundit
New York Times:
Bryce Williams, Virginia Shooting Suspect, Dies
Bryce Williams, Virginia Shooting Suspect, Dies
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No More Mister Nice Blog, ThinkProgress, Outside the Beltway, KATU-TV, Refinery29 and Mashable
Sara Jerde / Talking Points Memo:
Presidential Candidates React To Shooting Of 2 Journalists
Presidential Candidates React To Shooting Of 2 Journalists
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Politico, Mashable, Daily Kos, Washington Post and Fox News
Brianna Ehley / Politico:
Terry McAuliffe calls for stricter gun laws after Virginia shooting
Terry McAuliffe calls for stricter gun laws after Virginia shooting
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RedState, Business Insider and The Daily Caller
Becca Mitchell / WTKR-TV:
Roanoke reporter, photographer killed by shooter during live news interview
Roanoke reporter, photographer killed by shooter during live news interview
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Townhall.com, ABC News, Talking Points Memo, WTVR-TV, Fusion, ABC and Althouse
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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Mark Hensch / The Hill:
Cruz hits Megyn Kelly on ‘liberal journalist’ question — Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) late Tuesday became the latest GOP presidential candidate to criticize Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly. — Cruz rebuked Kelly for questioning him about deporting illegal immigrants during an appearance on “The Kelly File.”
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Amanda Marcotte / Talking Points Memo:
Why Fox News' Defense Of Megyn Kelly Is Going To Backfire — Donald Trump has reignited his sexist harassment campaign against Megyn Kelly, and the folks at Fox News are, in seemingly coordinated fashion, striking back. Fellow Fox News hosts and pundits are asking Trump to cool it …
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Hullabaloo and John Hawkins' Right Wing News
Bradford Richardson / The Hill:
Graham: 'If you think Megyn Kelly is a bimbo, you're an idiot'
Graham: 'If you think Megyn Kelly is a bimbo, you're an idiot'
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The Moderate Voice, Refinery29 and FOX News Radio
Leon H. Wolf / RedState:
The Awesome, Terrible Majesty of a Donald Trump Press Conference — Donald Trump just held a press conference prior to a speech in Iowa which was - and I say this without exaggeration - the most bizarre thing I have seen in a lifetime of following politics.
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Sahil Kapur / Bloomberg Business:
Rubio Dismisses Trump in N.H.: He Won't Be ‘Our Nominee’
Rubio Dismisses Trump in N.H.: He Won't Be ‘Our Nominee’
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NBC News, Le·gal In·sur·rec· tion and whorunsGov
Nate Silver / FiveThirtyEight:
Donald Trump Is Running A Perpetual Attention Machine
Donald Trump Is Running A Perpetual Attention Machine
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Fusion, New York Times and Politico
ABC News:
Jorge Ramos: Donald Trump ‘Absolutely’ Gave the Order to Eject Me From Press Conference — News anchor Jorge Ramos, who works for Univision and Fusion, was thrown out of a press conference with Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump in Iowa Tuesday night after trying to ask questions about immigration.
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Ashley Parker / New York Times:
As Donald Trump and Jorge Ramos Clash, Latino News Media Airs Its Offense
As Donald Trump and Jorge Ramos Clash, Latino News Media Airs Its Offense
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Washington Post, CNNMoney, The Atlantic, Hot Air, Daily Kos, CNN, First Reading, Slantpoint, Guardian and Common Dreams, more at Mediagazer »
Michael Falcone / ABC News:
The Note: Here's What Happens When Trump Takes on Jorge Ramos
The Note: Here's What Happens When Trump Takes on Jorge Ramos
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New York Times and Politico
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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Associated Press, Christian Science Monitor, TODAY.com, Hot Air, Refinery29, Politico and Washington Times
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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Hit & Run, The Verge and John Hawkins' Right Wing News
New York Times:
Jeb Bush Falls Into a Trap — Jeb Bush went to the border town of McAllen, Tex., on Monday to raise money and to talk about immigration, in English and fluent Spanish. Because the Republican presidential campaign has been so fixated on border security and the immigrant peril — thank you …
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Brooks Barnes / New York Times:
Jennifer Lawrence, Amy Schumer Writing Screenplay Together — LOS ANGELES - Lucy and Ethel. Laverne and Shirley. Poehler and Fey. And now ... Jennifer and Amy? — On Wednesday, Jennifer Lawrence met with a reporter here to discuss her final turn as Katniss Everdeen in “The Hunger Games …
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Wall Street Journal, Mashable, Guardian, LAist, ABC News and Just Jared
Zeke J Miller / TIME:
Conservative Sting Video Goes Inside Clinton Campaign Training — A first shot in a coming undercover series — The conservative group Project Veritas released a video Wednesday morning showing a glimpse of its long-anticipated undercover video sting inside the Clinton campaign.
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Le·gal In·sur·rec· tion, The Daily Caller, BuzzFeed, Hot Air and The Gateway Pundit
Carol Morello / Washington Post:
Retired generals and admirals urge Congress to reject Iran nuclear deal — A group of nearly 200 retired generals and admirals will send a letter to Congress Wednesday urging lawmakers to reject the Iran nuclear agreement, which they say threatens national security.
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Iran Truth, Weekly Standard, John Hawkins' Right Wing News, Washington Free Beacon and Slantpoint
Mark Hensch / The Hill:
Carville: Trump has unprecedented momentum — Democratic strategist James Carville said on Wednesday that GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump is enjoying unprecedented momentum on the 2016 campaign trail. — “He is dominating this conversation unlike anything I've ever seen …