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New York Times:
Mass Shooting in Dayton, Ohio, Kills at Least 9 — Twenty-six others were wounded, the police said. It was the second American mass shooting in 24 hours, and the third in a week. — RIGHT NOW It was the second American mass shooting in 24 hours, and the third in a week. — Here's what we're following:
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The El Paso Shooting and the Gamification of Terror — On August 3, 2019, at around 11am local time, initial police reports indicated that a gunman had walked into an El Paso Wal-Mart and opened fire. As of the publication of this article, at least eighteen people have died and several others have been injured.
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April Glaser / Slate:
8chan Is a Normal Part of Mass Shootings Now — Three white-nationalist shooters appear to have posted manifestos on the same troll forum. Here's how 8chan became a meme-filled refuge for hate. — Late Saturday morning, a young white man entered a Walmart in El Paso, Texas …
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Mehdi Hasan / The Intercept:
After El Paso, We Can No Longer Ignore Trump's Role in Inspiring Mass Shootings — On Saturday morning, a gunman at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas, shot and killed at least 20 people before surrendering to the police. By all accounts, Patrick Crusius, the 21-year-old alleged shooter, is a fan of President Donald Trump and his policies.
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Bloomberg, Law & Crime, News One, Breitbart and Splinter
Ben Gittleson / ABC News:
President Trump's rhetoric not to blame for mass shootings: Mick Mulvaney — Acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney said on ABC's “This Week” that no politician, including President Donald Trump, was to blame for shootings like those in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio, that left at least 29 people dead this weekend.
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Townhall, Axios, Talking Points Memo, The Week and Boston Globe
Associated Press:
The Latest: Dayton mayor says gunman who killed 9 wore armor — DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — The Latest on a deadly mass shooting in Dayton, Ohio (all times local): — Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley says the gunman in a mass shooting that killed nine people in Ohio was wearing body armor and had extra magazines.
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WLWT-TV, Breitbart and Refinery29
Associated Press:
9 killed in Ohio in second US mass shooting within 24 hours — DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — A gunman wearing body armor and carrying extra magazines opened fire in a popular nightlife area of Dayton, Ohio, killing nine and injuring dozens, authorities say, in the second U.S. mass shooting in less than 24 hours.
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Richard Parker / New York Times:
When Hate Came to El Paso — The worst massacre aimed at Latinos in American history happened in my hometown, to my people. — Mr. Parker is the author of “Lone Star Nation: How Texas Will Transform America.” — EL PASO, Tex. — The older man next to me on the metal bench …
CBS News:
9 killed in Dayton, Ohio, in second U.S. mass shooting in 24 hours — Nine people in Ohio were killed in the second mass shooting in the U.S. in less than 24 hours, and the suspected shooter was killed by police, authorities said. Dayton police tweeted that an active shooter situation began …
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Jared Keller / Task & Purpose:
Meet the hero soldier who saved children's lives during the El Paso Walmart shooting — VIDEO: Army Pfc. Glendon Oakley saves children lives after mass shooting at the El Paso Walmart — At first, Army Pfc. Glendon Oakley Jr. was completely unaware of the chaos unfolding just around the corner.
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The Week, The Daily Caller and CBS News
Los Angeles Times:
‘Very much a loner’: What we know about Patrick Crusius, the suspect in the El Paso massacre — The suspect in the killing of at least 20 people in El Paso posted an online manifesto before starting on the deadly rampage that was described by Texas law enforcement and political leaders as hate-filled and racist.
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Fox News, VICE, Southern Poverty Law Center, The Daily Caller, Washington Blade, RedState and Informed Comment
Morgan Lee / Associated Press:
Sister: El Paso shooting victim, 25, ‘gave her life’ for son
Sister: El Paso shooting victim, 25, ‘gave her life’ for son
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Politico
Drew Harwell / Washington Post:
Three mass shootings this year began with a hateful screed on 8chan. …
Three mass shootings this year began with a hateful screed on 8chan. …
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Talking Points Memo and New York Post
New York Times:
Minutes Before El Paso Killing, Hate-Filled Manifesto Appears Online
Minutes Before El Paso Killing, Hate-Filled Manifesto Appears Online
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Associated Press:
AP source: At least 15 dead in El Paso, Texas, shooting
AP source: At least 15 dead in El Paso, Texas, shooting
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MSNBC, The Daily Caller, El Paso Times, ImmigrationProf Blog, National Observer, Axios, The Wrap, CNN, Deadline, Daily Wire and The National Interest
Kolten Parker / KSAT-TV:
Donald Trump still owes city of El Paso $470,000 for MAGA rally from February
Donald Trump still owes city of El Paso $470,000 for MAGA rally from February
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ThinkProgress, Breitbart and Slate
El Paso Times:
El Paso shooting updates: 20 killed in El Paso Walmart shooting near Cielo Vista Mall
El Paso shooting updates: 20 killed in El Paso Walmart shooting near Cielo Vista Mall
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ThinkProgress, Associated Press, New York Magazine, The Guardian, Breitbart, VICE, WTVR-TV, Mediaite, KTSM-TV, NPR and Patterico's Pontifications
Adia Robinson / ABC News:
2-year-old survived El Paso shooting after mom used body as shield, Texas Rep. says
2-year-old survived El Paso shooting after mom used body as shield, Texas Rep. says
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Washington Examiner, Slate, New York Post and twitchy.com
Brie Stimson / Fox News:
Amy Klobuchar, Beto O'Rourke slam Trump in wake of El Paso massacre, face backlash for politicizing tragedy
Amy Klobuchar, Beto O'Rourke slam Trump in wake of El Paso massacre, face backlash for politicizing tragedy
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Politico
Ben Collins / NBC News:
Investigators ‘reasonably confident’ Texas suspect left anti-immigrant screed, tipped off before attack
Investigators ‘reasonably confident’ Texas suspect left anti-immigrant screed, tipped off before attack
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Mediaite
NBC News:
Mass shooting in El Paso is deadliest in 2019, among worst in modern U.S. history
Mass shooting in El Paso is deadliest in 2019, among worst in modern U.S. history
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Suhauna Hussain / Los Angeles Times:
Deadly violence heightens concerns about domestic terrorism and white supremacists
Deadly violence heightens concerns about domestic terrorism and white supremacists
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The Hill and Washington Monthly
Ledyard King / USA Today:
‘God be with you all’: Trump pledges full support for El Paso shooting victims as lawmakers also grieve
‘God be with you all’: Trump pledges full support for El Paso shooting victims as lawmakers also grieve
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New York Times:
El Paso Shooting: 20 People Are Dead in Massacre at Walmart
El Paso Shooting: 20 People Are Dead in Massacre at Walmart
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The Texas Tribune:
Horror in El Paso: 20 dead, 26 wounded in mass shooting at Walmart
Horror in El Paso: 20 dead, 26 wounded in mass shooting at Walmart
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Washington Post:
Politicians grieve for El Paso victims, with Democrats decrying GOP inaction on gun laws
Politicians grieve for El Paso victims, with Democrats decrying GOP inaction on gun laws
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Axios, News One, Balloon Juice and KTSM-TV
Chris Francescani / ABC News:
Mass shooting leaves at least 20 dead, dozens injured in El Paso, police say
Mass shooting leaves at least 20 dead, dozens injured in El Paso, police say
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Molly Hennessy-Fiske / Los Angeles Times:
El Paso shooting: Suspect is in custody after shopping mall rampage; 20 are dead and at least 26 wounded
El Paso shooting: Suspect is in custody after shopping mall rampage; 20 are dead and at least 26 wounded
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RedState, KTSM-TV and New York Post
New York Post:
Feds probing AOC's chief of staff Saikat Chakrabarti after sudden resignation — The Feds are looking into possible campaign finance misdeeds by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's chief of staff and lead rainmaker, who suddenly resigned Friday, federal sources told The Post.
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Fox News, Breitbart and Le·gal In·sur·rec· tion
Steven Shepard / Politico:
Governor follows Trump script in reelection brawl — FANCY FARM, Ky. — President Donald Trump's reelection campaign is still a year away, but Kentucky is going to get a preview this fall. — Gov. Matt Bevin is clinging as tightly as he can to Trump — even borrowing some of his tactics …
Derrick Bryson Taylor / New York Times:
U.S. Told Sweden Keeping ASAP Rocky in Prison Could Cause ‘Negative Consequences’ — A special envoy for hostage affairs sent a letter to Swedish authorities suggesting the rapper be held at a hotel instead. — The United States government sent a letter to Sweden warning of “negative consequences” …
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Luke Rosiak / The Daily Caller:
Lamborghinis, Burkas, Sex Party Invites And ‘Chop Chop Square’: A New York Lawyer's 15 Years In The Middle East — In Qatar, oil sheikhs, edgy western ex-pats, an image-obsessed native middle class and Indian laborers working in modern slavery come together in the desert.