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5:40 PM ET, October 27, 2018

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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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Emily Stewart / Vox:
Trump laments Pittsburgh synagogue shooting, then suggests victims should have protected themselves  —  Read his full remarks.  —  President Donald Trump reacted to a shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue on Saturday by suggesting the congregation should have had better security and saying it was time to …
Discussion: ABC News and Breitbart
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.
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 …
Discussion: Townhall
CBS News:
7 dead in shooting at Pittsburgh synagogue — live updates  —  Police in Pittsburgh are responding to an active shooting situation at the Tree of Life synagogue in the neighborhood of Squirrel Hill, KDKA reports.  At least seven people are confirmed dead, according to the station.
NBC News:
At least 8 dead in shooting near Pittsburgh synagogue  —  It is believed the suspect was armed with an AR-15-style rifle and multiple handguns, local law enforcement said.  —  Special Report: President Trump makes remarks after Pittsburgh synagogue shooting
Paul Farrell / Heavy.com:
Robert Bowers: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know  —  Robert Bowers allegedly said “all these Jews need to die” prior to his arrest following a massacre at the Tree of Life Congregation Synagogue in Pittsburgh.  The horror unfolded on the morning of October 27 in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of the city.
HIAS:   HIAS Statement on Pittsburgh Tragedy
Ben Collins / NBC News:   Pittsburgh synagogue shooting suspect threatened Jewish groups, pushed migrant caravan conspiracies
Washington Post:
Trump calls shooting at Pittsburgh synagogue that left 11 dead a ‘wicked act of mass murder’
Discussion: Axios
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 …
Discussion: Raw Story
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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.
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.  —  President Donald Trump is a threat to national security.  —  He preaches hate.  He incites violence.  He inspires attacks.  —  We knew this before Friday's arrest of Cesar Sayoc …
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.
Discussion: Political Wire, Raw Story and Bloomberg
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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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David A. Graham / The Atlantic:
Trump's Incoherent Rally in Charlotte
Discussion: TheBlaze
Los Angeles Times:   In a week of domestic terrorism, a commander in chief mostly missing in action
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 …
Discussion: TechCrunch and Hmm Daily
Kansas City Star:
‘Trump is the bogeyman.’ Suburban KC voters take out anger at president on Kevin Yoder  —  Voters were angry when they sent Kevin Yoder to Washington.  Now, their anger might send him home.  —  The Overland Park Republican was swept into Congress on a GOP wave in 2010 …
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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Washington Post:   Mattis condemns Khashoggi killing, warns such behavior threatens Middle East stability
 
 
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