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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.
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Travis Gettys / Raw Story:
Gunman suspected of killing Virginia journalists in critical condition 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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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.
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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 …
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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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CBS News:
Deadly shooting during live TV news report in Va.
Deadly shooting during live TV news report in Va.
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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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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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John Bacon / USA Today:
Virginia reporter, photographer killed on live TV
Virginia reporter, photographer killed on live TV
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Washington Post:
Suspect who killed two TV station employees in SW Virginia shot himself
Suspect who killed two TV station employees in SW Virginia shot himself
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New York Times:
Virginia Gunman Filmed Shooting of TV Reporter and Photographer
Virginia Gunman Filmed Shooting of TV Reporter and Photographer
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Scott Wise / WTVR-TV:
Virginia news crew killed in shooting on live TV at Smith Mountain Lake
Virginia news crew killed in shooting on live TV at Smith Mountain Lake
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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.
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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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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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Scott Stump / TODAY.com:
Donald Trump on Jorge Ramos: ‘He was totally out of line’ at news conference
Donald Trump on Jorge Ramos: ‘He was totally out of line’ at news conference
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Joe Millitzer / FOX2now.com:
Ferguson Mayor fires back to Trump's claim of ‘gangs of illegal immigrants’
Ferguson Mayor fires back to Trump's claim of ‘gangs of illegal immigrants’
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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
Why Fox News' Defense Of Megyn Kelly Is Going To Backfire
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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 …
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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Jonathan Lin / New Jersey Online:
9/11 ‘Dust Lady’ Marcy Borders dies after battle with stomach cancer — BAYONNE — After a yearlong battle with stomach cancer, Marcy Borders — the woman known as the “Dust Lady” from the iconic photo taken of her as she escaped from the Twin Towers on Sept. 11 — has died, according to Facebook posts by multiple family members.
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Frank Bruni / New York Times:
Trump-ward, Christian Soldiers? — Let me get this straight. If I want the admiration and blessings of the most flamboyant, judgmental Christians in America, I should marry three times, do a queasy-making amount of sexual boasting, verbally degrade women, talk trash about pretty …
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Michael Goodwin / New York Post:
Why America is done with Hillary Clinton — Dear Hillary, — It's too bad you didn't have time to talk last night, or the night before. I was miffed when Huma first texted to say you were unavailable, whatever that means. When she did it again last night, I was furious.
Matea Gold / Washington Post:
Former president George W. Bush to headline Jeb fundraiser in New York on Sept. 10 — Former President George W. Bush is set to headline a luncheon fundraiser for the Jeb Bush presidential campaign in New York on Sept. 10, according to several people familiar with the event …
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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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