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Stormy Daniels · WashingtonThe historic indictment of former President Donald Trump thrust the 2024 presidential election into uncharted territory, raising the remarkable prospect that the leading contender for the Republican nomination will seek the White House while also facing trial for criminal charges in New York.
Trump indictment throws 2024 presidential race into uncharted territory
71% Center coverage: 132 sources
New Bedford · New BedfordThe Bristol County District Attorney's Office has identified the victim as Wayne Bourdon, 63. Bourdon was a resident of the building. Another man, 59-year-old Manuel Moreira, was also killed in the blaze. The building that has been demolished was used as a housing complex.
Second victim identified as deadly New Bedford fire deemed accidental, officials say
42% Center coverage: 7 sources
Gun Violence · Joint Base AndrewsJoint Base Andrews, one of the nation’s most sensitive military bases and home to Air Force One, emerged from a lockdown Thursday evening after officials were unable to confirm reports of a man carrying an “assault-style” rifle on the base, authorities said.
Joint Base Andrews lifts lockdown; no armed suspect found
50% Center coverage: 50 sources
Guns · LafayetteA 16-month-old boy was fatally shot by his 5-year-old sibling at a northwestern Indiana apartment, authorities said.
16-month-old boy fatally shot by 5-year-old sibling at home in Indiana
57% Center coverage: 69 sources
Warwick, Rhode Island · WarwickAutism is a broad set of challenges that affect the way people think, learn, and problem-solve. It affects one in 36 U.S. Children. Obsessions Gift Shop in Tallahassee is a hub of creativity and comfort for the neurodivergent community.
Warwick police show support for Autism Awareness Month
75% Center coverage: 4 sources
Joe Biden · WashingtonU.S. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will visit Rolling Fork, Mississippi, on Friday after the town was devastated by a tornado last week that killed 26 people, the White House said.
Biden to visit Mississippi town on Friday devastated by tornado
65% Center coverage: 115 sources
Donald Trump · WashingtonDonald Trump is asking for a plan to wage war in Mexico, and the Republican Party is eager to give it to him. As he campaigns for a second White House term, Trump has been asking policy advisersfor a range of military options aimed at taking on Mexican drug cartels. Trump lieutenants have briefed him on several options that include unilateral military strikes.
Trump Wants Military Action Against Drug Cartels
67% Left coverage: 6 sources
Search underway for missing endangered man
Coverage: 2 sources
