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Accused Correspondents' Dinner gunman charged with attempted assassination of Trump

The suspect who attempted to storm a press gala this weekend in Washington has been charged with the attempted assassination of President Trump and other federal weapons charges. If convicted, he could face up to life in prison. White House correspondent Liz Landers was at the dinner when the incident unfolded and reports on the latest. [...]

Liz Landers and Lisa Desjardins describe chaos at Correspondents' Dinner shooting

White House correspondent Liz Landers and Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins were at the White House Correspondents' Dinner and joined Geoff Bennett to discuss the chaos in the room that night. [...]

Ex-agent weighs in on Secret Service security concerns

To discuss the security questions surrounding Saturday's assassination attempt, Amna Nawaz spoke with Bill Gage. He was a Secret Service special agent for 12 years, including serving as a counter-assault team leader, and is currently the executive protection director for the SafeHaven Security Group. [...]

Fact-checking misinformation about the Correspondents' Dinner shooting

Shots fired inside the hotel hosting the White House Correspondents' Association dinner attended by President Donald Trump caused immediate confusion about the suspect and what transpired at the April 25 event. [...]

A look at health concerns as Roundup case reaches Supreme Court

The Supreme Court heard arguments in a case that could reshape a years-long legal fight over Roundup, the most widely used weedkiller. The chemical has been a critical tool for industrial agriculture across the world, but thousands of lawsuits allege a key ingredient is linked to cancer. Justice correspondent Ali Rogin discussed the debate with Helena Bottemiller Evich of the Food Fix newsletter. [...]

Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the growing risks of political violence

NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including the fallout from the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting and another state pushes for mid-decade redistricting. [...]

How conspiracy theories spread after the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting

There was a steady stream of facts from myriad reputable media outlets — hardly an information vacuum. Despite this, unfounded conspiracy theories from both the left and the right proliferated, chief among them that the shooting was staged. [...]

Trumps call for ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel — again — after morbid joke about first lady

The remark about the president's wife was part of a routine on Thursday's "Jimmy Kimmel Live" where the host pretended to deliver a comedy routine at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner. That event two nights later was cut short when a man armed with guns and knives tried to enter the Washington ballroom where the Trumps and much of the nation's political leadership had gathered. [...]

WATCH: Blanche, Patel and Pirro announce federal charges against accused Trump dinner gunman

The man who authorities say tried to storm the White House Correspondents' Association dinner with guns and knives was charged Monday with the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump as federal authorities suggested an attack that disrupted one of Washington's glitziest events had been planned for at least several weeks. [...]

Virginia Supreme Court considers GOP challenge to voter-approved redistricting plan favoring Democrats

Virginia's Supreme Court is considering whether a voter-approved redistricting amendment complied with the state's constitutional requirements. [...]

Jimmy Kimmel rejects White House criticism over Melania widow joke

In a parody aired days before the White House Correspondents' Dinner, Kimmel called Melania an "expectant widow". [...]

Trump says King will be 'very safe' during US visit after security talks

The state visit will go ahead despite concerns raised after a gunman targeted an event attended by the president. [...]

Pakistan accused of attacking Afghan university

Air attacks on the province of Kunar have killed at least seven people and injured 75, sources tell the BBC. [...]

Venice opera house drops incoming music director after nepotism remarks

Beatrice Venezi's appointment had been marred in controversy since being announced last September, prompting orchestra members to go on strike. [...]

Rescuers race to free survivors trapped inside train after fatal Indonesia crash

Two trains collided on the outskirts of the Indonesian capital on Monday, killing at least 14 people. [...]

Gunmen raid Nigerian orphanage and kidnap children

The attack saw 23 children and the facility's proprietress kidnapped by gunmen on Sunday. [...]

Colombia offers record $1.4m-reward for rebel it blames for deadly bomb attack

Officials say a rebel leader known as "Marlon" ordered the attack in which 20 people were killed. [...]

Russian fighters confirm withdrawal from northern Mali city after separatist attacks

Ethnic Tuareg fighters say they are in control of Kidal following a weekend of nationwide attacks, alongside Islamist groups. [...]

Michael Jackson biopic smashes box office record

The film received poor reviews but has stormed the box office, taking $217m (£160m) globally. [...]

At least 42 killed in Chad after water well dispute escalates

The dispute was initially between two families before escalating into a cycle of reprisal attacks. [...]

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