Suspect in apparent assassination attempt on Trump was near golf course for 12 hours
The man suspected in an apparent assassination attempt targeting Donald Trump camped outside a golf course with food and a rifle for nearly 12 hours.
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Who is Ryan Wesley Routh? What's known so far about the Trump assassination attempt suspect
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Massive pipeline fire burning near Houston began after a vehicle struck a valve, officials say
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Suspect in apparent assassination attempt on Trump was near golf course for 12 hours
The man suspected in an apparent assassination attempt targeting Donald Trump camped outside a golf course with food and a rifle for nearly 12 hours.
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Who is Ryan Wesley Routh? What's known so far about the Trump assassination attempt suspect
Ryan Wesley Routh portrayed himself online as a man who built housing for homeless people in Hawaii, tried to recruit fighters for Ukraine to defend itself against Russia, and described his support and then disdain for Donald Trump, even urging Iran to kill him.
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Massive pipeline fire burning near Houston began after a vehicle struck a valve, officials say
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Brazilian candidate clobbered with chair in chaotic Sao Paulo mayoral debate
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Democracy declined for 8th straight year around the globe, institute finds
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Singh challenged on carbon tax stance as MPs return to Ottawa
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Elon Musk deletes post about Harris and Biden assassination after widespread criticism
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Physics breakthrough brings nuclear clock closer to reality
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Business
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Amazon tells workers they must come to the office 5 days a week
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Ontario driver caught going more than 100 km/h in school zone
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Lifestyle
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Sports
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