Trump, outrage and the modern era of political violence
NYT: Assassination attempts indicate how Trump rhetoric has shaped political landscape.
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How the false story of a gang ‘takeover’ reached Trump
New York Times: Claims of gang violence have been exaggerated and misrepresented.
Second Trump assassination attempt raises new questions about Secret Service
New York Times: Secret Service faces scrutiny after second shooting attempt on Trump.
Vance sticks by pet-eating claims and says he’s willing to ‘create stories’
New York Times: Vance insists creating stories gets media attention.
Opinion: The deeper meaning of Taylor Swift’s Democratic mic drop
NYT opinion: Perhaps Swift couldn’t resist poking the wounded bear after the debate?
Harvey Weinstein charged with additional crimes
Former movie mogul faces new criminal charges as prosecutors prepare to retry him.
Trump says he had a great debate. His allies privately say otherwise
New York Times: Trump claims best debate ever, despite mixed reviews.
Grieving father tells Trump and Vance to stop talking about his son
New York Times: Father condemns rhetoric on immigration, saying, "This needs to stop now."
The moment Trump couldn’t resist bungling
New York Times: A four-minute stretch seemed to alter the trajectory of the debate.
How false claims about dead cats became Trump campaign fodder
New York Times: Trump campaign echoes unsubstantiated rumours about animal cruelty.
How Trump has used debates to belittle women
New York Times: Donald Trump has honed a playbook of explicitly gendered attacks.
Inside the Trump-Harris debate prep: Method acting, insults, tough questions
New York Times: The two camps’ preparation could not be more different.
US short-term bond yields fall below longer-term
Financial Times: A shift in US bond yields has left many investors guessing.
'Find him': Mum's chilling warning to school before mass shooting
Mother says she warned counsellor about an 'extreme emergency' involving her son.
In deciding when to sentence Trump, judge faces ‘impossible’ task
New York Times: Justice Juan Merchan's decision could alter American history.
Desperate bid to save JFK shown in resurfaced film
New York Times: The footage from 1963 has only been seen by a few people.
Four killed in Apalachee High School, Georgia, shooting
Several others were wounded in the shooting.
How Donald Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s unlikely partnership took shape
New York Times: Inside the secret talks that led to Trump and Kennedy Jr. teaming up.
Redemption for NZ's 'largest miscarriage of justice' | Focus Morning Bulletin August 24
The search for justice continues in the NZ court system, Health Minister Shane Reti is aware of people misusing everyday products to induce highs and the US prepares for debate.
Behind the Obama-Harris friendship: A key endorsement and a kindred spirit
New York Times: Harris’s decision to support Obama in 2008 was a risk. It paid off.
Trump promotes AI images to suggest Taylor Swift endorsed him
New York Times: Trump has been preoccupied with the popularity of the pop music megastar.
The 47 seconds that saved Kamala Harris’ political career
NYT: 'As close to a near-death experience for a political career as you can get.'
He still thought he could win: Inside Biden’s decision to drop out
New York Times: People close to Biden say he believes he could have won a second term.
Trial in Texas school shooting asks: Could the assailant’s parents have stopped it?
New York Times: Do parents bear responsibility for the horrific acts of their children?
Why Trump keeps talking about fictional serial killer Hannibal Lecter
Trump’s references to the fictional serial killer are consistent and nonsensical.
Kamala Harris picks Tim Walz as running mate to win rural US votes
Walz, a US Army veteran and former teacher, is known for his progressive policies.
From honour student to the gunman who tried to kill Donald Trump
New York Times: He was a brainy, quiet young man. Then he became a would-be assassin.
Biden’s decision sets the stage for unpredictable campaign unlike any in modern times
New York Times: After intense pressure from his party, Biden has ended his campaign.
From Obama to Trump: Elon Musk's political shift
New York Times: World’s richest man, once deeply sceptical of Trump, has now endorsed him.
Opinion: It’s time for Democrats to hold hands and jump
New York Times opinion: There is no salvaging Biden's presidential campaign.
Judge dismisses Trump classified documents case on technicality
Trump cannot be taken to court over accusations of storing files inappropriately.
Biden pledges to 'finish the job' amid campaign challenges
Biden tells a Michigan rally he is committed to the campaign and will counter GOP threats.
Northland's Pita Tipene leading world's first indigenous trade agreement
The arrangement helped US and Canadian indigenous people meet for the first time.
Watch: 'It's a disgrace' - Trump reacts after guilty verdicts in hush money trial
The jury found the former US President guilty on 34 counts.