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Anti-Defamation League:
Florida White Supremacist Group Admits Ties to Alleged Parkland School Shooter Nikolas Cruz — A spokesperson for the white supremacist group Republic of Florida (ROF) told the Anti-Defamation League on Thursday, February 15, that Nikolas Cruz, the man charged with the previous day's deadly shooting spree …
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Brianna Sacks / BuzzFeed:
The FBI Was Warned About A School Shooting Threat From A YouTube User Named Nikolas Cruz In September — In September, a YouTube user named Nikolas Cruz left a comment on a video stating, “I'm going to be a professional school shooter.” The video's creator alerted both the FBI and YouTube.
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The Daily Beast:
Nikolas Cruz Trained With White Supremacists, Group Claims — Hate group says the accused Florida school shooter did paramilitary exercises and got a rifle from members. Ex-students say he wore a ‘Make America Great Again’ hat in school. — KELLY WEILL, JUSTIN MILLER, TAYLOR LORENZ2.15.18 12:40 PM ET
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David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Stoneman Douglas assistant football coach Aaron Feis killed responding to shooting: ‘That is not firecrackers’ — Sun Sentinel — Aaron Feis, an assistant football coach and security guard at Marjory Stoneman Douglas, was among the 17 people shot and killed Wednesday at the Parkland high school.
Stephen Hobbs / Sun-Sentinel:
Nikolas Cruz: Troubled suspect had been expelled from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School — Sun Sentinel — Adopted at birth by a loving older couple, Nikolas Cruz seemed to struggle in recent years. His dad died when he was much younger and the 19-year-old's mom died just 3 ½ months ago …
Daily Wire:
Media Push The Claim There Have Been 18 School Shootings In 2018. Here Are The Facts. — In the wake of the horrific school shooting on Wednesday at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in South Florida, various news outlets, seemingly trying to convince the public that an astronomical number …
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miamiherald:
Amid massacre, a story of courage: Reports say football coach stepped in front of bullets — When a shooter opened fire at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Broward County on Wednesday afternoon, reports emerged on Twitter of a football coach jumping in front of students to protect them from the shooter.
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Associated Press:
The Latest: FBI alerted to YouTube ‘shooter’ post last year — PARKLAND, Fla. (AP) — The Latest on a deadly school shooting at a Florida high school (all times local): — A Mississippi bail bondsman named Benjamin Bennight says he alerted the FBI last September after someone using the screen name …
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New York Times:
Florida Shooting: Trump Laments ‘Terrible Violence’ but Avoids Mention of Gun Control
Florida Shooting: Trump Laments ‘Terrible Violence’ but Avoids Mention of Gun Control
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New York Times:
Nikolas Cruz, Florida Shooting Suspect, Described as ‘Troubled Kid’ With Affinity for Violence
Nikolas Cruz, Florida Shooting Suspect, Described as ‘Troubled Kid’ With Affinity for Violence
Jugal K. Patel / New York Times:
After Sandy Hook, More Than 430 People Have Been Shot in 273 School Shootings
After Sandy Hook, More Than 430 People Have Been Shot in 273 School Shootings
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Paulina Dedaj / Fox News:
Chelsea Handler blasts Republicans for Florida high school shooting, says they ‘have blood on their hands’
Chelsea Handler blasts Republicans for Florida high school shooting, says they ‘have blood on their hands’
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Amir Vera / CNN:
A football coach who shielded students from the Florida shooter died as he lived — by putting himself second
A football coach who shielded students from the Florida shooter died as he lived — by putting himself second
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Matt Pearce / Los Angeles Times:
Mass shootings are getting deadlier. And the latest ones all have something new in common: The AR-15
Mass shootings are getting deadlier. And the latest ones all have something new in common: The AR-15
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Media Matters for America
Aaron Katersky / ABC News:
Florida school shooting suspect linked to white supremacist group: ADL
Florida school shooting suspect linked to white supremacist group: ADL
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CNN:
Another ‘unspeakable tragedy’ at a US school leaves 17 dead in Florida
Another ‘unspeakable tragedy’ at a US school leaves 17 dead in Florida
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Brian Stelter / CNNMoney:
At Stoneman Douglas High School, cell phone videos take us inside a massacre
Los Angeles Times:
Florida shooting suspect trained with white nationalist militia, Anti-Defamation League says
Jim Geraghty / National Review:
‘If You See Something, Say Something’ Only Works if Authorities Do Something
‘If You See Something, Say Something’ Only Works if Authorities Do Something
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New York Times:
Death Toll Is at 17 and Could Rise in Shooting
Death Toll Is at 17 and Could Rise in Shooting
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New York Times:
Trump's Inaugural Committee Paid $26 Million to Firm of First Lady's Friend — WASHINGTON — President Trump's inaugural committee paid nearly $26 million to an event planning firm started by an adviser to First Lady Melania Trump, while donating $5 million — less than expected — to charity …
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CNN:
Ex-wife: Porter informed in September security clearance was ‘delayed’ due to ‘violent’ past — White House aide's ex-wife details alleged abuse — Washington (CNN)Disgraced former White House aide Rob Porter told one of his ex-wives in September that he was informed that his security clearance check was …
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Jim Acosta / CNN:
CNN Exclusive: At least 100 White House officials served with ‘interim’ security clearances until November
Peter Baker / New York Times:
The White House Flouts the First Rule of Crisis Communications: Get the Facts Out Fast
NBC News:
Scores of top White House officials lack permanent security clearances
Scores of top White House officials lack permanent security clearances
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Mary Clare Jalonick / Associated Press:
Bannon on Hill for closed-door interview in Russia probe
Bannon on Hill for closed-door interview in Russia probe
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Axios
Rebekah Mercer / Wall Street Journal:
Forget the Media Caricature. Here's What I Believe — I support U.S. generosity, decentralized power, evidence-based science, and open discourse. — Over the past 18 months, I have been the subject of intense speculation and public scrutiny, in large part because of the philanthropic investments …
Steven T. Dennis / Bloomberg:
‘Incensed’ Grassley Rips Sessions for Torching Justice Overhaul — Attorney general says bill could free ‘very worst’ inmates — Senator says he protected Sessions from Democrats, and Trump — Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley blasted Attorney General Jeff Sessions …
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Steven T. Dennis / Bloomberg:
Grassley Says He Wants to Discuss Gun Legislation After Massacre
Mike Walters / The Blast:
Stormy Daniels Has a ‘Monica Lewinsky Dress’ from Alleged Donald Trump Affair, Will Test It for DNA — Stormy Daniels pulled a Monica Lewinsky and held on to the dress she wore to an alleged hotel rendezvous with President Donald Trump, and now we are told she's going to get it tested for DNA to back up her story.
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David Voreacos / Bloomberg:
Kushner Investors Said to Be Subpoenaed by U.S. Tax Authorities — Kushner Cos. says it's ‘not under investigation’ for taxes — U.S. tax authorities have requested documents from lenders and investors in real estate projects managed by Jared Kushner's family, according to a person familiar with the matter.
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Monmouth University Polling Institute:
Small Lead for Saccone in CD18 — Opinion on Trump helps Dem candidate remain in the hunt — West Long Branch, NJ - Republican Rick Saccone has a small advantage in the special election for Pennsylvania's 18th Congressional District, even when the potential for a Democratic surge is taken into account.
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Wall Street Journal:
Tech Luminary Peter Thiel Parts Ways With Silicon Valley — Billionaire investor frustrated with what he sees as intolerance of conservatism in tech industry; has discussed resigning from Facebook board — Billionaire investor Peter Thiel is relocating his home and personal investment firms …
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New York Times:
Senators Strike Bipartisan Deal on Immigration Despite Veto Threat — WASHINGTON — A broad bipartisan group of senators reached agreement Wednesday on a narrow rewrite of the nation's immigration laws that would bolster border security and resolve the fate of the so-called Dreamers …
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Noor Al-Sibai / Raw Story:
Kimmel writer quotes every GOP lawmaker's post-Florida ‘thoughts and prayers’ tweet — and how much money they took from the NRA — As Republicans begin heaping “thoughts and prayers” on the families of the 17-plus people killed in Wednesday's deadly shooting at a high school outside Ft. Lauderdale …
Department of Homeland Security:
Schumer-Rounds-Collins Destroys Ability of DHS to Enforce Immigration Laws, Creating a Mass Amnesty For Over 10 Million Illegal Aliens, Including Criminals — The Schumer-Rounds-Collins proposal destroys the ability of the men and women from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to remove millions of illegal aliens.
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Josh Gerstein / Politico:
Second appeals court rules against Trump travel ban 3.0 — The decision has no immediate effect due to the Supreme Court action. — A second federal appeals court has ruled against President Donald Trump's latest travel ban executive order, but the decision has already been overtaken by action at the Supreme Court.
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