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HONG KONG — Mere minutes after Donald Trump was whisked away from his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, following an assassination attempt Saturday, printing machines on the other side of the world were already churning out T-shirts bearing the image of the former president with his ear bloodied and his fist held high.

Trump T-shirts that flooded Chinese retail sites after the shooting have disappeared

The Secret Service increased protection assets for former President Trump in recent weeks after learning of an Iranian assassination plot. NBC News' Ken Dilanian reports the Iranian plot has no known connection to the Pennsylvania shooting.

Officials confirm Iranian plot to assassinate former President Trump

Robert D. Philpot spoke to NBC News' Tom Llamas about what he saw at former President Trump's rally before the assassination attempt and what he believed was a "noticeable" difference in security compared to a previous rally he attended with his daughter.

Eyewitness believes there was a 'noticeable' difference in security at Trump's rally

Officials are learning more about Thomas Matthew Crooks, the shooter in the assassination attempt on former President Trump. Officials said Crooks had no criminal record or military experience. In addition to a semi-automatic weapon on the scene, authorities found suspicious containers in his car. NBC News’ Shaquille Brewster reports.

New details on shooter behind Trump attempted assassination

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Bucks County Beacon

With an assassination attempt on Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024, the U.S. experienced another violent episode in its increasingly polarized politics. Former President Trump, who’s about to formally become the GOP nominee for president in the 2024 election, survived the attempted assassination when, initial reports said, a bullet grazed his ear . But one rally attendee was killed , more spectators were injured and the suspected gunman is also dead. The Conversation’s politics editor, Naomi Schalit, spoke with University of Massachusetts, Lowell, scholar Arie Perliger after the event. Perliger offered insight from his study of political violence and assassinations. Given the stark political polarization in the U.S., Perliger said, “it’s not a surprise that eventually people engage in violence.”

‘One Inch from a Potential Civil War’? Trump Shooting a Close Call for American Democracy

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Virginia State

Virginia Wendy Williams fans, this is your July 2024 update on the former talk show host. Her best friend of 44 years, Regina Schell, has shared recent concerns with TV Show Aces and says she has not seen or talked to Wendy in more than a year.

Wendy Williams fans are worried after her best friend claims not to have heard from her in a year

Butler, PA

A man killed at a campaign rally for former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania on Saturday has been identified as 50-year-old former fire chief Corey Comperatore, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro announced Sunday. Two other Pennsylvania residents were also shot at the rally, Shapiro said. They were identified by Pennsylvania State...

Former fire chief killed at Trump rally hailed as a 'hero,' two more victims identified

Milwaukee, WI

MILWAUKEE — Three days since a Pennsylvania shooter opened fire at a campaign rally and wounded Donald Trump's ear, the former president and his campaign have revealed next to nothing about his condition. Trump appeared in public for the first time on Monday evening at the Republican National Convention...

Three days after the shooting, Trump reveals little about his medical condition

A man who was arrested near a Republican National Convention security zone Monday was concealing a firearm in a "tactical" backpack, police said. The arrest took place about 1 p.m. on the 1200 block of North 11th Street, the Milwaukee Police Department said in a statement. Police determined the 21-year-old man did not have a permit to carry a concealed weapon, the police department said.

Man with gun in backpack arrested near Republican National Convention

BUTLER TOWNSHIP, Pa. — In the days since a gunman tried to assassinate Donald Trump, a township in rural Pennsylvania has received a barrage of hate mail and angry phone calls blaming its officers for failing to keep the former president safe. Now Butler Township Manager Tom Knights is...

Local official says blaming Butler police for Trump rally security failure 'couldn't be more wrong'

Los Angeles, CA

The death of Richard Simmons is under investigation pending a cause of death from the medical examiner, the Los Angeles Police Department said Monday, two days after the fitness icon was found dead at his L.A. home. Simmons died Saturday, the day after his 76th birthday. "We are awaiting the...

Richard Simmons' death is under investigation, pending cause of death, LAPD says

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Florida Senator Marco Rubio was a featured speaker at the Republican National Convention Tuesday night. Watch the full speech here.

Watch Senator Marco Rubio's speech at the Republican National Convention

Charisma reveals that Megachurch pastor Joel Osteen has been criticized again for what are considered to be insensitive comments. On his Twitter/X account, the Texas preacher said the following.

Virginia ministers weigh in on Joel Osteen's comments about blessings

San Diego, CA

Blake Marnell from San Diego was standing in front of the podium when shots rang out as Donald Trump spoke at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. "We cannot live our lives in fear in America," he told KNSD's Jeanette Quezada, in an interview after the attempted assassination. .

Eyewitness was in front of Trump's lectern when shooting occurred

BETHEL PARK, Pa. — Authorities said Monday that they had accessed the phone of the person who tried to assassinate former President Donald Trump and had completed searches of his car and his family’s home in suburban Pittsburgh as ongoing efforts to understand the shooter’s motives have so far come up empty.

Trump rally shooter left few clues, baffling classmates and family as authorities search for motive

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Severe storms and multiple tornadoes caused devastation across the Midwest on Monday night and into Tuesday morning, leaving more than half a million energy customers without power, as fears rise over a lingering risk of floods. Almost 330,000 energy connections were lost in Illinois, according to PowerOutage.us, as well as...

Midwest storms and tornadoes leave more than 500,000 without power

Reince Priebus, chair of the RNC host committee, predicted there is a strong chance that President Joe Biden won’t be on the Democratic ticket. The former chief of staff to Donald Trump told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Saturday that he believes there is a “60 percent chance” that the president won’t be the Democratic nominee after his stumbling debate performance last month.

RNC organizer and former Trump chief of staff says 60% chance Biden won’t be on ticket

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Post-shooting, the RNC kicks off with Trump’s VP pick: From the Politics Desk

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Post-shooting, the RNC kicks off with Trump’s VP pick: From the Politics Desk

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