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Inside the rocking DC afterparty with pols, journos following shooting
WASHINGTON — Scores of tuxedo- and fancy-dress-wearing attendees of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner defiantly partied after a madman opened fire outside Saturday’s event, which included President Trump. Journalists and other DC Beltway figures resolved not to let the sicko ruin the night, converging at the glamorous residence of the Swiss ambassador for TIME’s afterparty,
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Iranian group submits evidence of US-Israeli war crimes to International Criminal Court
The head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society said Saturday that his organization has submitted evidence of US-Israeli war crimes to the International Criminal Court and other global bodies, seeking accountability for massive attacks on civilian infrastructure and other violations. “The ICC prosecutor announced that the documents provided by the IRCS are accepted as official
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A Dark New Litmus Test for Power in Washington
On one level, the system worked. The perimeter held. A would-be assassin was tackled in the hallway outside the White House Correspondents’ Association’s annual dinner. The one bullet that found a human target—a U.S. Secret Service agent—was halted, in part, by the officer’s phone and bulletproof vest, according to a law-enforcement summary report that we
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From tuxedos to trenches: How media’s biggest black-tie party became a violent story
WASHINGTON — A night devoted to celebrating the 1st Amendment and journalism turned into a breaking story of its own. The attendees at the White House Correspondents’ Assn. dinner Saturday took cover under the tables in the Washington Hilton ballroom when they heard gunshots outside, which led to the evacuation of President Trump and many of his
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Hotel worker flags how would-be Trump shooter may have ‘surprised’ president’s security
An employee of the Washington Hilton revealed on Sunday how the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooter was able to “surprise” President Donald Trump’s security. The employee, who spoke to The Mirror US anonymously, contended that the shooter, Cole Allen, slipped past security at a “cordoned-off” VIP area to evade metal detectors. Allen fired between five
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White House considering bulletproof vest for Trump after third assassination attempt on president: report
The White House is reportedly weighing new security measures for President Trump after three attempts on his life in the past two years — including a bulletproof vest. Fox News correspondent Peter Doocy said Sunday that there are “discussions underway” at the highest levels about whether “President Trump is going to have to start wearing
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U.S. may soon target Mexican politicians in anti-corruption campaign
LOS MOCHIS, Mexico — The U.S. ambassador to Mexico, Ronald Johnson, traveled to northwest Sinaloa state last week for what seemed a routine ceremony: The groundbreaking for a factory near the city of Los Mochis. But his comments are a part of a broader, and more provocative agenda, said sources familiar with the bilateral relationship. They mark
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What we know about the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner
The most shocking thing about the attempted attack on the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner on Saturday night at the Washington Hilton was how not shocking it was. Even before an armed man attempted to breach the secured area outside the hotel’s ballroom, the event’s guest list was a grim self-portrait of political violence in
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Jennifer Lopez, 56, shows off washboard abs following early morning gym session
Jennifer Lopez is flaunting her impressive abs with sultry selfies. The 56-year-old entertainer posted pics of herself during an early morning workout Sunday, wearing a cropped long-sleeved top, glittery black leggings that she rolled down to show her hips, and white sneakers. Lopez struck a pose in the mirror to show off her washboard abs,
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What Lainey Wilson did after the wind briefly shut down Stagecoach
Lainey Wilson didn’t seem too worried about the high winds that temporarily shut down Stagecoach on Saturday night. Headlining the festival’s main stage after an hour-long delay — during which fans were ordered to evacuate Indio’s Empire Polo Club before being allowed back in — Wilson looked out at the crowd in front of her