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CBS Pittsburgh:
11 Dead, Several Others Shot At Pittsburgh Synagogue — PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Eleven people have been killed and a number of others injured after a shooting at The Tree of Life Synagogue in Squirrel Hill on Saturday. — Police sources tell KDKA's Andy Sheehan the gunman, 48-year-old Robert Bowers …
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Washington Post:
11 killed, several wounded, in Pittsburgh synagogue shooting — BREAKING: Eleven dead and six others shot by gunman at Pittsburgh synagogue, city official says. More details will follow. — A gunman killed 11 people at a Pittsburgh synagogue during Saturday-morning services …
Ben Collins / NBC News:
Pittsburgh synagogue shooting suspect threatened Jewish groups, pushed migrant caravan conspiracies — The suspect frequently wrote on the social network Gab, where he made a specific threat against Jews hours before allegedly conducting Saturday's attack. — Robert Bowers …
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Sam Stein / The Daily Beast:
I Grew Up in a Place Where I Felt Safe from Anti-Semitism—It was the United States — As a Jewish child in 1990s America, anti-Semitism to me was a theory, not a reality. But today, I wonder if it will be the same for my young son. — I remember standing there, staring at the ash pits …
Jason Le Miere / Newsweek:
Donald Trump jokes about his hair being ruined by having to answer questions in the rain about Pittsburgh shooting — Hours after a mass shooting at a synagogue in Pittsburgh that killed at least 11 people, President Donald Trump gave a political speech at the Future Farmers of America Convention.
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CBS Pittsburgh:
Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooter Identified As Robert Bowers, Yelled ‘All Jews Must Die’ As He Opened Fire — PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Police say a gunman opened fire at a Pittsburgh Synagogue on Saturday morning, yelling “All Jews must die.” — KDKA-TV sources say the shooting suspect is Robert Bowers.
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John Podhoretz / Commentary:
The Slaughter in Pittsburgh — The synagogue in Pittsburgh is called the Tree of Life. The name is a translation into English of the Hebrew phrase etz chaim. We sing those words as the Torah is put away on every Shabbat. They are words from the Book of Proverbs: “She is a tree of life …
Associated Press:
The Latest: Trump to go ahead with Illinois rally — PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Latest on a deadly shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue (all times local): — President Donald Trump has decided to go ahead with his Illinois political rally on Saturday. — He'd considered canceling …
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Paul Farrell / Heavy.com:
Robert Bowers: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know
Robert Bowers: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know
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CBS News:
7 dead in shooting at Pittsburgh synagogue — live updates
7 dead in shooting at Pittsburgh synagogue — live updates
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Franklin Foer / The Atlantic:
A Prayer for Squirrel Hill—and for American Jewry
Eli Watkins / CNN:
Trump says rally to go on as planned after synagogue shooting
Trump says rally to go on as planned after synagogue shooting
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Emily Stewart / Vox:
Trump laments Pittsburgh synagogue shooting, then suggests victims should have protected themselves
Trump laments Pittsburgh synagogue shooting, then suggests victims should have protected themselves
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Kaelyn Forde / ABC News:
‘Multiple casualties’ as police respond to active shooter at Pittsburgh synagogue: Officials
‘Multiple casualties’ as police respond to active shooter at Pittsburgh synagogue: Officials
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Kaelyn Forde / ABC News:
Pittsburgh synagogue mass shooting claims 8 lives; 4 officers among multiple wounded, officials say
Pittsburgh synagogue mass shooting claims 8 lives; 4 officers among multiple wounded, officials say
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Gab:
Gab.com Statement On The Tree of Life Synagogue Shooting
Gab.com Statement On The Tree of Life Synagogue Shooting
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Washington Post:
Trump says he will travel to Pittsburgh after deadly synagogue shooting
Trump says he will travel to Pittsburgh after deadly synagogue shooting
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Washington Post:
Mail bomb suspect made numerous references on Facebook to Russian associates and echoed pro-Kremlin views — A Facebook account apparently belonging to the man charged with sending pipe bombs to prominent Democrats this week included references to Russian associates and propaganda links …
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Kevin Roose / New York Times:
Cesar Sayoc's Path on Social Media: From Food Photos to Partisan Fury — Until 2016, Cesar Altieri Sayoc Jr.'s life on social media looked unremarkable. On his Facebook page, he posted photos of decadent meals, gym workouts, scantily clad women and sports games — the stereotypical trappings of middle-age masculinity.
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Mehdi Hasan / The Intercept:
Here Is a List of Far-Right Attackers Trump Inspired. Cesar Sayoc Wasn't the First — and Won't Be the Last.
Here Is a List of Far-Right Attackers Trump Inspired. Cesar Sayoc Wasn't the First — and Won't Be the Last.
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Lia Eustachewich / New York Post:
Suspected mail bomber was a stripper with a ‘steroid problem’
Suspected mail bomber was a stripper with a ‘steroid problem’
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New York Times:
Republicans Rushing to Save House Seats From Onslaught of Democratic Money — CINCINNATI — As the 2018 midterm campaign enters its final full week, House Republicans are rushing to fortify their defenses in conservative-leaning districts they thought were secure, pouring millions of dollars …
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Alex Isenstadt / Politico:
White House tempers hopes of retaining House control — The White House is lowering expectations that Republicans will maintain control of the House in the midterm elections — while positioning President Donald Trump to claim credit for any seats his party gains in the Senate.
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Aris Folley / The Hill:
LeBron James dons Beto O'Rourke hat to game in San Antonio — Los Angeles Lakers player LeBron James donned a Beto O'Rourke hat ahead of his team's matchup with the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night. — In a photo shared by James' team on Saturday evening, the player could be seen wearing a white hat, reading: “Beto for Senate.”
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Katie Rogers / New York Times:
Trump, at Charlotte Rally, Tries to Rebuild Political ‘Momentum’ by Reviving Old Attacks — CHARLOTTE, N.C. — For two days, the president toyed with a bipartisan message and watched as the news cycle focused not on him, and not on the midterm elections, but on at least 14 explosive devices delivered to prominent Democratic figures.
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David A. Graham / The Atlantic:
Trump's Incoherent Rally in Charlotte
Alex Samuels / The Texas Tribune:
Here's how to avoid problems with straight-ticket voting in Texas — Some voters have complained that their votes at the top of the ballot were changed, but the Texas Secretary of State's Office said the voting machines are not at fault. … Hey, Texplainer: I'm hearing reports …
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David Ingram / NBC News:
Attacks on Jewish people rising on Instagram and Twitter, researchers say — Many but not all of the posts mention billionaire investor and philanthropist George Soros, who was among the targets in a series of attempted bombings. — Researchers who study social media say they are seeing …
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The Verge
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Michael Kunzelman / Associated Press:
Study: Online attacks on Jews ramp up before Election Day
Study: Online attacks on Jews ramp up before Election Day
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David Remnick / New Yorker:
The Midterm Elections Are a Referendum on Donald Trump — Explosive devices were sent to prominent critics of the President at a moment of national division—one generated by the President himself. — What is there left to know about Donald Trump? Robert Mueller, various state officials …
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Morgan Gstalter / The Hill:
Iowa newspaper breaks its tradition, endorses Steve King's Dem opponent — The editorial board of an Iowa newspaper broke with tradition on Friday and endorsed the Democratic opponent to incumbent Rep. Steve King (R). — “Those were not easy words for us to write,” the editorial board of the Sioux City Journal wrote.
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Eli Rosenberg / Washington Post:
Ann Coulter, Rush Limbaugh and others stick with conspiracy theories after mail-bomb suspect's arrest — The sending of package bombs to prominent Democrats and other high-profile figures this week was accompanied by a disturbing phenomenon. Baseless conspiracy theories …
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Jonah Goldberg / National Review:
The Tribal Appeal of Conspiracy Theories
The Tribal Appeal of Conspiracy Theories
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Wall Street Journal:
Mattis Says Khashoggi Killing Could Destabilize Middle East — Defense secretary calls for ‘unwavering respect for human rights’ at conference in Bahrain — MANAMA, Bahrain—Defense Secretary Jim Mattis on Saturday said any role Saudi Arabia played in a journalist's killing could destabilize …
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