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Today — 17 September 2024Main stream

Trump Claims Democrats’ Language Provoked Apparent Assassination Attempt

17 September 2024 at 03:13
The authorities have not provided information about the gunman’s motive in the apparent assassination attempt on Sunday, yet former President Donald J. Trump, who has his own history of using violent language, sought to blame Democrats.

© Jamie Kelter Davis for The New York Times

Former President Donald J. Trump during a campaign rally in Mosinee, Wis., earlier this month. Mr. Trump blamed Democrats’ “inflammatory language” for motivating a gunman arrested at one of his golf courses on Sunday.

Elon Musk Deletes His Post Asking Why No One Has Tried to Assassinate Biden or Harris

17 September 2024 at 01:05
His remark, just hours after what the authorities said was a second assassination attempt on Donald J. Trump, immediately drew outrage.

© Gonzalo Fuentes/Reuters

Elon Musk, the owner of the social media platform X, appeared to ask why “no one is even trying to assassinate Biden/Kamala.”
Yesterday — 16 September 2024Main stream
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What to Know About Springfield, Where Thousands of Haitian Migrants Have Settled

15 September 2024 at 07:00
Businesses needed workers, and Haitians, many already authorized to work, heard living costs were low. But the newcomers have strained resources, and that has fueled tension.

© Maddie McGarvey for The New York Times

Creations Market, a Haitian-owned market that also provides services to the community in Springfield.

In Pennsylvania, Wary Voters Wonder if Harris Can Deliver

15 September 2024 at 00:09
Economic issues including soaring rents, student loan debt, supply chain issues and a stagnant minimum wage are on their minds.

© Kenny Holston/The New York Times

Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks during a rally in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., on Friday.

Amazon Sought Tariff Loophole Used by Chinese Rivals. Now Biden Is Closing It.

14 September 2024 at 17:03
Under pressure from Chinese competitors, Amazon, Walmart and other U.S. retailers have been exploring ways to avoid tariffs. Could a new Biden administration rule change that?

© Octavio Jones for The New York Times

Amazon has been preparing a new discount service that would ship products directly to consumers, allowing those goods to bypass tariffs.

The Long-Range Weapons Ukraine Wants to Use on Russia, Explained

14 September 2024 at 16:15
The United States and its allies are once again considering expanding the capabilities they provide to Ukraine in its fight against Russia’s invasion.

© John Hamilton/White Sands Missile Range, via Associated Press

Army Tactical Missile Systems, known as ATACMS, have a range of 190 miles.

Biden Briefly Put on a Trump Hat, and MAGA World Flipped Its Lid

By: Tim Balk
14 September 2024 at 05:19
Joking around with a Trump supporter at a Sept. 11 event this week, the president put on a “Trump 2024” hat for a few seconds. The pictures took on a life of their own.

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Starmer, Meeting Biden, Hints at Ukraine Weapons Decision Soon

As the president deliberated with Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the question of whether to let Ukraine use long-range weapons in Russia was a rare point of contention between allied nations.

© Rod Lamkey Jr. for The New York Times

President Biden and Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain during a bilateral meeting at the White House on Friday.

With Russia in Mind, U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer Goes to Washington

14 September 2024 at 07:12
A trip to Washington by Britain’s prime minister, Keir Starmer, came after President Vladimir Putin of Russia warned that the allies’ next step could mean war for NATO.

© Rod Lamkey Jr. for The New York Times

President Biden meeting with Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain, right, at the White House on Friday.

Trump Divides Arizona’s Crucial Mormon Vote

14 September 2024 at 02:52
Traditionally Republican members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints balked at Donald Trump in 2020, helping Joe Biden win a key swing state. Will they do so with Kamala Harris?

© Ash Ponders for The New York Times

Around 50 voters, including many Mormons, gathered at a home in Gilbert, Ariz., on Thursday to hear from Ruben Gallego, the Democratic candidate for Senate. In 2020, a significant portion of Mormon voters in the state supported President Biden, helping him flip the state blue.

Springfield, Ohio, Disrupted by Trump’s False Claims About Migrants

14 September 2024 at 06:49
Springfield, Ohio, is caught in the middle of the nation’s political wars after former President Donald J. Trump made a debunked claim about Haitian immigrants and pets.

© Roberto Schmidt/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images

Bomb threats were called into multiple buildings across Springfield on Thursday and Friday.
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