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2:40 PM ET, August 26, 2015

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WDBJ-TV:
Man suspected of killing two WDBJ7 employees shoots himself on I-66 in Fauquier Co.  —  Reporter Alison Parker and photographer Adam Ward were attacked during a live broadcast  —  The man suspected of killing two WDBJ7 employees Wednesday morning shot himself on I-66 in Faquier County, according to state police.
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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.
WSLS-TV:
WDBJ7 reporter, photographer killed in shooting at the Bridgewater Plaza  —  MONETA (WSLS 10) - Police were searching for a man who they say shot at multiple people Wednesday morning, killing WDBJ7's reporter Alison Parker, 24, and photojournalist Adam Ward, 27, at the Bridgewater Plaza near Smith Mountain Lake.
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.
Sara Jerde / Talking Points Memo:
Presidential Candidates React To Shooting Of 2 Journalists  —  Many of the candidates in the 2016 race for the presidency took to social media to offer their condolences to the family and friends of the two employees of a local Virginia TV station who were killed Wednesday morning.
Meghan Keneally / ABC News:
Police Searching for Former Employee in Connection to On-Air Virginia Shooting  —  Police have named a reporter they are seeking in relation to the on-air shooting that left two dead this morning in Virginia.  —  Vester Lee Flanagan, who is known professionally as Bryce Williams …
Jordan Fabian / The Hill:
White House: Shooting an ‘all too common’ example of gun violence  —  The White House on Wednesday redoubled its call for tougher gun laws in the wake of a shooting that killed two television journalists in Virginia.  —  “This is another example of gun violence that is becoming all too common …
Discussion: PoliticusUSA
Brianna Ehley / Politico:
Terry McAuliffe calls for stricter gun laws after Virginia shooting
Reuters:
Two Virginia TV journalists killed in on-air shooting, police pursue suspect
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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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.
Michael Falcone / ABC News:
The Note: Here's What Happens When Trump Takes on Jorge Ramos
Discussion: New York Times and Politico
Joe Millitzer / FOX2now.com:
Ferguson Mayor fires back to Trump's claim of ‘gangs of illegal immigrants’
Discussion: Politico
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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Sahil Kapur / Bloomberg Business:
Rubio Dismisses Trump in N.H.: He Won't Be ‘Our Nominee’
Discussion: NBC News and whorunsGov
Matea Gold / Washington Post:
Former president George W. Bush to headline Jeb fundraiser in New York on Sept. 10
Discussion: US News, Washington Times and Politico
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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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 …
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 …
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 …
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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