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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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ThinkProgress, The Nation, Jezebel, Daily Wire and CNN
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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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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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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ThinkProgress, The Daily Beast and The Guardian
New York Times:
Florida Shooting Live Updates: Nikolas Cruz to Be Held Without Bond
Florida Shooting Live Updates: Nikolas Cruz to Be Held Without Bond
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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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New York Magazine, Washington Post, The Nation, The Week and Florida Politics
CNNMoney:
Casting blame on Russia probe, far-right fumes at FBI in aftermath of Florida shooting
Casting blame on Russia probe, far-right fumes at FBI in aftermath of Florida shooting
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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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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
Washington Post:
Florida shooting suspect Nikolas Cruz: Guns, depression and a life in trouble
Florida shooting suspect Nikolas Cruz: Guns, depression and a life in trouble
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CBS News:
Florida school shooting suspect charged with 17 counts of premeditated murder
Florida school shooting suspect charged with 17 counts of premeditated murder
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Los Angeles Times:
Florida shooting suspect trained with white nationalist militia, Anti-Defamation League says
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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The Daily Beast, Media Matters for America and Associated Press
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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Shareblue Media and VICE News
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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Hit & Run, Mother Jones and Business Insider
Brian Stelter / CNNMoney:
At Stoneman Douglas High School, cell phone videos take us inside a massacre
NBC News:
17 killed in shooting at high school in Parkland, Florida, authorities say
17 killed in shooting at high school in Parkland, Florida, authorities say
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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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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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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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Political Wire, Washington Press and Raw Story
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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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 …
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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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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Power Line, Politico and Talking Points Memo
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Steven T. Dennis / Bloomberg:
Grassley Says He Wants to Discuss Gun Legislation After Massacre
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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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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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 …