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Donald Trump shooting update: Full press conference Former President Donald Trump is ‘safe and unharmed’ after a possible targeted assassination attempt Sunday at his golf course in West Palm Beach, Florida, the FBI said. An alleged suspect has been taken into custody. An AK-47-style rifle with a scope, two backpacks, and a Go Pro camera were found at the scene. A Secret Service agent reportedly spotted a gun barrell through the fence and engaged with the suspect before that suspect ran away. He was arrested in nearby Martin County, Florida. The Brief Former President Donald Trump was the target of…

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OTTAWA, Canada – Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, on Sunday, announced that the Emir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, will visit Ottawa from September 17 to 18, 2024. During the visit, the prime minister and the Emir will hold a bilateral meeting to discuss the ongoing situation in the Middle East, including in Gaza. The leaders will also discuss other issues of mutual concern, including the situation in Afghanistan and efforts toward a just and sustainable peace in Ukraine. As Canada and Qatar celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations this year, the visit will also provide an opportunity to explore ways to further expand co-operation…

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If there is anyone who knows music, it’s Joe Boyd. With a career spanning 60-plus years, Boyd is an indisputable legend; he’s has been there and seen it all. Getting his start as a Harvard grad tour managing Muddy Waters, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Sonny Rollins, and Stan Getz, among others, Boyd went on to organize folk and jazz fests, eventually opening the epitome of London’s psychedelic scene — the UFO club — while working at the Elektra Records UK office. Fast forward to 1979, when Boyd opened his own label, Hannibal Records, welcoming the likes of Nick Drake, R.E.M., Toots…

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Sam Darnold’s journey in the NFL has been anything but smooth. After dealing with ups and downs with both the New York Jets and Carolina Panthers before taking a backup role in San Francisco, Darnold has taken center stage with the Minnesota Vikings. With a spotless 2-0 start to the 2024 season, fans and analysts are buzzing: Has Darnold finally found a home in Minnesota? Early success in MinnesotaDarnold’s debut with the Vikings has been nothing short of promising. Two games in and the former top draft prospect is leading the team with poise and confidence that was previously missing from…

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Springfield, Ohio – Vilbrun Dorsainvil said he fled his home country, Haiti, after someone tried to kidnap him. Three years later, he says he’s afraid for his and his community’s safety in the United States. “Before, I was not. But right now, I can say I am afraid,” Dorsainvil said. “Right now, I’m afraid there may be a mass shooting on us. That would be terrible.” Dorsainvil’s fear started during ABC’s September 10 presidential debate from Philadelphia, when former President Donald Trump repeated a debunked claim about migrants in this small city about 72km (45 miles) west of Columbus, the…

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Mayor Eric Adams’s former top legal counsel, Lisa Zornberg, met with another key mayoral aide whose phone was seized by the FBI, Tim Pearson, on at least four occasions to discuss “asylum seeker crisis contracts,” a review by THE CITY has found.Zornberg resigned abruptly and without explanation on Saturday night, 10 days after Pearson’s electronic devices were taken by federal investigators as part of one of four separate legal probes into City Hall.Most of the meetings between Zornberg and Pearson focused on his role in awarding migrant shelter contracts. In another session, she advised him on conflict of interest rules…

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Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds and Trade Policy Minister Douglas Alexander choose the Gulf for first joint international visit since election Trade deal with the Gulf part of government drive to deliver economic growth Ministers to showcase UK as exciting and innovative investment destination ahead of International Investment Summit next month LONDON, England – UK ministers are in the Gulf this week on a joint visit to boost trade and investment, one month out from the International Investment Summit. Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds and Trade Policy minister Douglas Alexander will meet counterparts in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Monday 16 September…

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On Sunday though, Judge got his revenge, lifting his 53rd home run of the season to dead center as the Yankees went on to win 5-2 (with the Yankees also taking three out of the four games in the series). After Sunday’s game, Judge was asked about getting thrown at the day before. He came back with a pretty ruthless response.“You play this game for a while, things like that happen,” Judge said, per Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. “So I think the biggest thing is, just don’t miss when you do it.” Judge is a big target at 6-foot-7 and…

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Arvind Kejriwal announces resignation a day after his release from prison on bail in a corruption case he claims is politically motivated.Indian opposition leader Arvind Kejriwal says he will resign as chief minister of the capital New Delhi’s regional government, a day after his release from prison on bail in a corruption case. “Today I have come to ask the public whether you consider Kejriwal honest or a criminal… I will resign from the post of CM [chief minister] two days from today and ask people whether I am honest,” he said on Sunday. A fierce critic of Prime Minister…

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article NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 15: Black Masons prepare to march in the 50th anniversary African American Day Parade on September 15, 2019 in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City. (Photo by Andrew Lichtenstein/Corbis via Getty Images) HARLEM – The African American Day Parade kicked off in Harlem on Sunday afternoon. This year’s parade theme is “Good Leaders = Good Government.” The parade started at 12:30 p.m. and ended at 6 p.m.  The parade ran along Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard (7th Avenue), between 11th and 137th Streets. Senator Cordell Cleare was the Grand Marshall in the parade.…

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