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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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Robert Evans / bellingcat:
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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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, News One, Law & Crime, The Week and Splinter
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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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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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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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 and Boston Globe
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
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 …
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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New York Times:
Minutes Before El Paso Killing, Hate-Filled Manifesto Appears Online — Nineteen minutes before the first 911 call alerted authorities to a mass shooting at a Walmart in El Paso, Tex., a hate-filled, anti-immigrant manifesto appeared online. — It spoke of a “Hispanic invasion of Texas.”
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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
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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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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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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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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Hullabaloo
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
Andra Litton / KTSM-TV:
20 dead, multiple injured in El Paso Walmart shooting
20 dead, multiple injured in El Paso Walmart shooting
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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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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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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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NBC News:
El Paso mall shooting: At least 18 people dead, suspect in custody, police say
El Paso mall shooting: At least 18 people dead, suspect in custody, 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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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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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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Griff Witte / Washington Post:
Trump says cities are ‘a mess.’ They're actually enjoying a golden age. — DETROIT — The red-brick apartment on Westminster Street once resembled a scene from a horror film — or from a Donald Trump tweet about urban America. — The roof was caving in. The walls were rotten.