Stories from July 14, 2024

July 14, 2024 5:05 PM

In primetime address, Biden says country must not go down road of political violence

President Joe Biden says “we can’t, we must not go down” the road of political violence in American after Saturday’s attempted assassination of Donald Trump. In a prime-time national address, Biden said political passions can run high but “we must never descend into violence.”

by MPR News Staff and The Associated Press

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July 14, 2024 3:14 PM

Former fire chief who died at Trump rally used his body to shield family from gunfire

The victim who was killed at a Pennsylvania rally for Donald Trump spent his final moments diving in front of his family to protect them from gunfire that rang out Saturday during an assassination attempt against the former president.

by The Associated Press

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July 14, 2024 3:07 PM

Scattered storms likely Monday then cooler, drier the remainder of the week

We’ll have scattered storms ahead of a cool front into Monday. Some storms could be strong to severe. Cooler and drier air moves in for Tuesday and the rest of the week looks quiet.

by Sven Sundgaard

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July 14, 2024 3:05 PM

Within minutes after Trump shooting, misinformation started flying. 'Everyone is just speculating'

The cloudburst of speculation and conjecture as Americans turned to the internet for news about the shooting is the latest sign of how social media has emerged for many as a dominant source of information — and misinformation. Here's a look at the claims that surfaced online following the shooting.

by The Associated Press

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July 14, 2024 1:42 PM

After saying she wouldn't be there, Nikki Haley will now speak at Republican convention

Haley, the top rival to former President Donald Trump in the 2024 primary election, just released her delegates and encouraged them to back Trump. Now, she'll be at the convention to nominate him.

by Sarah McCammon

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July 14, 2024 12:03 PM

Biden comments on the apparent assassination attempt on Trump

President Joe Biden addressed the nation Sunday afternoon after a Situation Room briefing on the assassination attempt on Donald Trump during a campaign rally Saturday.

by The Associated Press

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July 14, 2024 10:48 AM

Sports fans rejoice: Wimbledon, Euro 2024 and Copa America finals make for a Super Sunday

Sports fans are getting ready for a Super Sunday. It starts with the men's singles final at Wimbledon before two big international soccer title matches. Spain plays England in the European Championship final and then there's the Copa America showpiece between Argentina against Colombia.

by The Associated Press

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July 14, 2024 9:48 AM

Assassination attempt on former President Trump and the state of American politics

MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests discussed the assassination attempt on former President Trump at his campaign rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday. What are the implications for this week’s Republican National Committee Convention and the 2024 presidential campaign?

by Angela Davis and Cari Dwyer

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July 14, 2024 9:27 AM

Shannen Doherty, 'Beverly Hills, 90210' star, dies at 53

The "Beverly Hills, 90210" star whose life and career were roiled by tabloid stories, Shannen Doherty has died at 53. Doherty's publicist said the actor died Saturday following years with breast cancer.

by The Associated Press

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July 14, 2024 8:57 AM

What we know about the 20-year-old suspect in the apparent assassination attempt of Donald Trump

The man identified as the shooter in the apparent assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump was a 20-year-old from a suburb of Pittsburgh not far from the campaign rally where one attendee was killed.

by The Associated Press

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July 14, 2024 7:15 AM

Severe storms barrel across Minnesota, leaving thousands without power

Crews were making progress on repairing outages left by severe storms across Minnesota — but utilities reported tens of thousands of customers remained without power Sunday afternoon, during a sweltering summer day across the region.

by Andrew Krueger

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July 14, 2024 6:37 AM

Sunny skies and stormy nights with a cool down ahead this week

Sunny skies and isolated thunderstorms today, followed by a mix of partly sunny days, cooler nights, and a slight chance of showers mid-week.

by MPR News Staff

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July 14, 2024 4:15 AM

Biden faces criticism over his gas car ban. But he doesn’t have one.

Swing state voters are seeing ads warning them about a federal ban on their gas-powered vehicles. But there is no such ban, even as candidates campaign on it.

by Ximena Bustillo

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July 14, 2024 3:32 AM

Governor says man killed at Trump rally 'died a hero' and Biden orders review of security at event

Former President Donald Trump was the target of an assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania rally, days before he was to accept the Republican nomination for a third time.

by The Associated Press

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July 13, 2024 11:55 PM

Carlos Santana homers to break 6th-inning tie, the Twins beat the Giants 4-2

Santana, who joined the Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton and the Padres' Manny Machado as the only active players to homer in all 30 current stadiums, said he was “blessed” to achieve the feat.

by The Associated Press

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July 13, 2024 11:45 PM

Minnesota United snaps six-match losing streak in 1-1 draw with Dynamo

Minnesota United didn’t get the victory but picked up a point to end a six-match losing streak.

by The Associated Press

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