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Trump, outrage and the modern era of political violence

NYT: Assassination attempts indicate how Trump rhetoric has shaped political landscape.

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."

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.