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This page is an archive of main headlines from the US for 23.05.2026.
It displays 192 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
23.05.2026 ⇢ The Day of the Iran Deal and the White House Shooting
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The day was dominated by two major stories. In the morning and afternoon, the U.S.-Iran conflict was the top editorial priority, with reports of progress in negotiations, Trump weighing new strikes, and an assassination plot against Ivanka Trump linked to Iran. By evening, Trump announced on Truth Social that a peace deal with Iran was 'largely negotiated,' including the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, a claim that dominated headlines across the spectrum. However, late in the night, a gunman opened fire at a White House security checkpoint, leading to a Secret Service shootout that left the suspect dead and a bystander wounded. The incident quickly became a breaking story, splitting editorial focus between the Iran deal and the security breach. Earlier in the day, the death of NASCAR legend Kyle Busch from pneumonia-induced sepsis also received sustained coverage.
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U.S. District Judge Waverly Crenshaw accused the Justice Department of conducting a vindictive prosecution against the Salvadoran man.
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The New York Times
A corporate compliance dispute between South Korea’s government and the online retailer Coupang is testing the resilience of U.S.-South Korean ties.
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The Daily Beast
The first lady had threatened to sue Wolff for $1 billion after he discussed her and Epstein.
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The death count rose drastically as the Chinese leader, Xi Jinping, called for an investigation and emphasized the need to “hold those responsible to account.”
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The New York Times
The couple were married in West Palm Beach, Fla., marriage records show. President Trump said he planned to stay at the White House “during this important time.”
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02:57⇢Iran's Airspace Closes as Strikes Loom
⌨The media is heavily focused on the escalating U.S.-Iran crisis, with reports of Iran closing its western airspace and the U.S. preparing strikes, while diplomatic efforts continue. A secondary story is the Trump administration's new green-card policy requiring applicants to apply from abroad, drawing widespread coverage.
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Washington Free Beacon
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Associated Press
Republicans are rushing to redraw congressional districts to their advantage after a U.S. Supreme Court decision weakened minority protections under the Voting Rights Act.
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“Iraq is not outside the war. It is already part of its geography,” a former adviser to the Iraqi prime minister told Newsweek.
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The Washington Post
During a chaotic week, Republican lawmakers began to flex their independence from the president.
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The USS Ford came home to a hero's welcome. Sailors had been away from home for nearly a year, through two conflicts, a fire and problems with the sewage system.
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The New York Times
There is no shortage of targets: energy facilities left untouched, a deep underground nuclear storage site and missile sites that appear to have been dug out.
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Busch’s words after his last win now seem eerily prescient: ‘You never know when the last one is going to be, so cherish them all — trust me.’
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The Daily Beast
‘The Late Show’ may have signed off, but the president is just getting started.
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Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi, an alleged terrorist, had pledged to target Ivanka Trump after his mentor was assassinated by US
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Above-average temperatures are expected across much the U.S. this summer, with the exception of the Midwest, where the forecast is less certain.
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08:23⇢The Carrier's Homecoming Amid Iran's Shadow
⌨The media is focused on the U.S.-Iran conflict, with reports of a paused arms sale to Taiwan due to munitions needs for the Iran war, Trump weighing new strikes, and an assassination plot against Ivanka Trump linked to Iran. The USS Ford's return after 334 days also draws attention.
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Trump's 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' Is Built on a Contradiction
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There’s been no bitter public reckoning — but there is a quiet consensus among party elites. Is it right?
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“We don’t want to be Americans,” said a Greenland lawmaker. Another called the visit “appalling” and “offensive.”
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Associated Press
Mark Takano can’t help but see the parallels in U.S. history. The Democratic congressman’s American-born parents were both incarcerated as young children with their families during the forced relocation of Japanese Americans during World War II.
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The Atlantic
The administration keeps changing its mind on troop deployments.
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Despite mounting safety concerns, House lawmakers inserted a provision into a transportation funding bill this week that would block states from establishing safeguards for self-driving trucks and other commercial vehicles — after fierce industry lobbying.
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What comes next will depend on us.
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Iran's top negotiator said Tehran would pursue its "legitimate rights," both on the battlefield and through diplomacy, but added that it could not trust "a party that has no honesty at all," an allegation Iran has made several times before. He said Iran's armed forces had rebuilt their capabilities during the ceasefire and that, if the United States "foolishly restarts the war," the consequences would be "more forceful and bitter" than at the start of the conflict.
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The New York Times
The death count rose drastically as the Chinese leader, Xi Jinping, called for an investigation and emphasized the need to “hold those responsible to account.”
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Surging food costs and fuel prices are pummeling Maine's struggling groundfishing industry. But a pandemic-era program is helping to keep it afloat as inflation worsens.
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New York Post
The five Italian divers who drowned in the Maldives were not wearing proper scuba equipment for the journey – and were just 15 minutes from the surface when they died.
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Breitbart News
“Gavin Newsom delayed fire relief. And how did he delay it? He delayed it because he wanted to cram in a bunch of pork, a bunch of unnecessary spending that delayed the whole process.”
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We can’t address climate change without the working class. Matt Huber argues that an explicit political or rhetorical focus on the climate crisis itself may not be helpful in that effort.
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When a loved one dies, bills keep coming. Learn how to manage debts, avoid scams, and prioritize payments for their estate.
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Tech vendors promised personalized, frictionless learning. What American schools got instead was mind-numbing, data-hungry junk software that devalues teachers and shortchanges students. A growing movement, led by alarmed parents, is saying enough.
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Iran on Saturday signaled "narrowing differences" in negotiations with the U.S. after Pakistan's army chief held more talks in Tehran and the United States weighs a new round of attacks on the Islamic Republic. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told journalists in India that "there's been some progress made" while repeating the U.S. stance that Iran can never have a nuclear weapon and must turn over its highly enriched uranium, and the Strait of Hormuz must be open.
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The Daily Beast
“It’s been an excruciating 23 hours without being on TV,” he said on his new show.
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The Daily Beast
The president has been posting AI slop after his golf weekend was rained out.
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The United States and Iran are close to agreeing on a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war, two regional officials and a diplomat said Saturday, as the United States weighed a new round of attacks on the Islamic Republic. The officials and diplomat expressed hope that a final decision on the Pakistan-prepared draft could come within 48 hours as both sides review it.
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Busch died at the age of 41.
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Fans continue to mourn Kyle Busch two days after the NASCAR legend's sudden and shocking death at age 41. Here's what we know.
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The NASCAR legend’s family said Saturday that he died of severe pneumonia that progressed into sepsis.
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U.S. officials and negotiators were discussing a process to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, sources briefed on the conversations said.
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The 41-year-old racing driver died on Thursday after he was hospitalized. His family has now confirmed his cause of death.
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Newsmax
President Donald Trump said Saturday he would likely decide by Sunday whether to resume military strikes against Iran or move forward with a proposed agreement aimed at ending the war, as U.S. and Iranian negotiators reviewed a Pakistan-mediated draft memorandum of understanding. "It was a 'solid 50/50'" whether the U.S. would reach a "good" deal or instead "blow them to kingdom come," Trump told Axios.
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The Daily Wire
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Busch died at the age of 41.
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The Atlantic
The Russian dictator has lost control of the narrative.
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The death count rose drastically as the Chinese leader, Xi Jinping, called for an investigation and emphasized the need to “hold those responsible to account.”
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12:44⇢Trump's Iran Ultimatum
⌨The media is heavily focused on the U.S.-Iran conflict, with Trump stating a deal is '50/50' and Rubio issuing an ultimatum, while CBS reports progress on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The death of NASCAR legend Kyle Busch from pneumonia-induced sepsis is also widely covered across outlets.
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Patrick Reis and Ian Prasad Philbrick
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Patrick Reis and Ian Prasad Philbrick
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The Washington Post
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Los Angeles Times
Patrick Reis and Ian Prasad Philbrick
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Breitbart News
An alleged terrorist trained by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targeted first daughter Ivanka Trump for assassination to avenge the killing of Soleimani.
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President Donald Trump said he would likely decide by Sunday whether to resume attacks on Iran.
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The temperature is climbing, and so are people's utility bills. Rising electricity prices and hotter-than-usual weather could make it especially costly to stay cool this summer.
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New York Post
A framework agreement to end the Iran war is being “fine-tuned,” according to a security official from Pakistan, who has been helping media negotiations between Iran and the US.
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The death count rose drastically as the Chinese leader, Xi Jinping, called for an investigation and emphasized the need to “hold those responsible to account.”
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The Epoch Times
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The Washington Post
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Associated Press
The United States and Iran are close to agreeing on a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war, according to two regional officials and a diplomat.
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The United States and Iran are closing in on a deal to end the war in the Middle East. A regional official says significant progress has been made in talks, but last-minute disputes could still derail efforts.
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New York Post
A shameless “Mangionista” has been celebrating Brian Thompson’s murder and fawning over his alleged assassin – all while her own mother works as a health insurance executive.
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Multiple college graduations were marked by booing at featured speakers, who came to realize they had "struck a chord." What set the crowd off?
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16:02⇢Iran Deal Nears as Trump Sets Sunday Deadline
⌨The media is heavily focused on the U.S.-Iran negotiations, with multiple outlets reporting progress toward a deal to end the war, while Trump says he will decide by Sunday whether to resume strikes. A secondary story is the DOJ's handling of Jan. 6 cases, with HuffPost accusing a whitewash.
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Multiple college graduations were marked by booing at featured speakers, who came to realize they had "struck a chord." What set the crowd off?
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Nearly 100,000 volunteers helped the town rebuild and a spirit of community service continues to this day. Researchers studying human behavior catastrophes can bring out compassion in surprising ways.
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The Washington Post
Officials from countries taking part in the talks signaled potential “progress” in extending the fragile agreement.
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The Washington Post
Officials from countries taking part in the talks signaled potential “progress” in extending the fragile agreement.
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President Donald Trump says a deal with Iran, including opening the Strait of Hormuz, has been “largely negotiated” after calls with Israel and other allies in the region.
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The Atlantic
The Texas Senate primary exists in an alternate reality.
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Mother Jones
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Associated Press
President Donald Trump says a deal with Iran, including opening the Strait of Hormuz, has been “largely negotiated.”
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The Epoch Times
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The New York Times
President Trump said in a social media post that Iran and the U.S. had “largely negotiated” an agreement “pertaining to PEACE.” There was no immediate confirmation from Tehran.
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The Washington Post
“An Agreement has been largely negotiated, subject to finalization between the United States of America, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the various other Countries,” the president wrote on Truth Social.
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President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that a “Memorandum of Understanding pertaining to PEACE” has been “largely negotiated” and is now subject to “finalization.”
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio said "there might be some news a little later today" when asked about the Iran negotiations.
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President Trump noted that "Final aspects and details of the Deal" were "currently being discussed and will be announced shortly."
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17:18⇢Trump Declares Iran Deal Near
⌨The media is overwhelmingly focused on Trump's announcement that a peace deal with Iran is 'largely negotiated,' with multiple outlets reporting the same claim from his Truth Social post. No independent confirmation from Tehran is noted. The story dominates across the political spectrum, from progressive to conservative outlets.
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The Boston Globe
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The Daily Beast
The longtime Trump biographer has vowed to continue challenging the first lady in court.
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President Donald Trump said in a post on Truth Social that “final aspects and details of the deal” would be announced shortly.
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President Donald Trump announced Saturday that the United States and Iran are on the verge of reaching what he described as a broad "Memorandum of Understanding pertaining to PEACE." Senator Lindsey Graham issued a pair of sharply worded statements warning that any deal perceived as allowing Iran to retain long-term leverage over the Strait of Hormuz or Gulf oil infrastructure could dramatically alter the regional balance of power.
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New York Post
The president’s son and the Palm Beach socialite wed in the Bahamas.
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President Trump described a deal to come 'shortly' in a Truth Social post from the Oval Office, where he said he was speaking to Middle East leaders.
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The Daily Beast
Hegseth told the young cadets they would have “top cover” when they “prioritize lethality over likability.”
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The Washington Post
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The Daily Wire
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The Daily Wire
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President Trump said that an agreement with Iran has been “largely negotiated” and that the Strait of Hormuz is set to be reopened upon approval.
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Three months since the start of its conflict with Iran, the Trump administration is oscillating between strike threats and diplomatic overtures. Neither path has yielded a clear resolution.
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New York Post
President Trump said that an agreement with Iran has been “largely negotiated” and that the Strait of Hormuz is set to be reopened upon approval.
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The Daily Beast
White House reporters were told to sprint to safety after a burst of gunfire triggered a rapid Secret Service response.
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Associated Press
Law enforcement authorities are responding to reports of shots fired near the White House. Journalists working there on Saturday evening reported hearing a series of gunshots and were told to seek shelter inside the press briefing room.
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FBI Director Kash Patel said in a post on X that the FBI was assisting in the response and will provide updates on reports of gunfire near White House.
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The sound of dozens of gunshots rang out outside the White House on Saturday evening, casuing media and other people there to scamble for safety as the buidling was reportedly put on lockdown.
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19:10⇢Gunfire at the Gate, Deal on the Wire
⌨Editors are split between two breaking stories: Trump's claim of a near-final Iran deal, reported by outlets across the spectrum, and a gunfire incident near the White House, covered by AP, NY Post, USA Today, and others. The Iran story dominates in volume, but the security breach is a sudden, urgent development.
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Breitbart News
Continuous rounds of gunfire could be heard from outside the White House on Saturday evening, sparking a lockdown order from the U.S. Secret Service.
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Breitbart News
Continuous rounds of gunfire could be heard from outside the White House on Saturday evening, sparking a lockdown order from the U.S. Secret Service.
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The FBI and U.S. Secret Service are responding to reports of gunfire near the White House on May 23, according to a statement posted to social media.
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Breitbart News
Continuous rounds of gunfire could be heard from outside the White House on Saturday evening, sparking a lockdown order from the U.S. Secret Service.
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Chile digs desert trenches along its northern border as President José Antonio Kast pushes a hardline migration crackdown critics say may have little effect.
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Breitbart News
Continuous rounds of gunfire could be heard from outside the White House on Saturday evening, sparking a lockdown order from the U.S. Secret Service.
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Breitbart News
Continuous rounds of gunfire could be heard from outside the White House on Saturday evening, sparking a lockdown order from the U.S. Secret Service.
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The U.S. Secret Service said it was aware of reports of shots fired near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW. The White House was briefly placed on lockdown.
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The New York Times
Tens of thousands of smartphones were reported stolen in the British capital in recent years. For some victims, losing the device was only the beginning.
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Associated Press
Journalists working at the White House on Saturday evening reported hearing a series of gunshots and were told to seek shelter inside the press briefing room.
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New York Post
The sound of dozens of gunshots rang out outside the White House on Saturday evening, causing media and other people there to scramble for safety as the building was reportedly put on lockdown.
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The FBI and U.S. Secret Service are responding to reports of gunfire near the White House on May 23, according to a statement posted to social media.
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Continuous rounds of gunfire could be heard from outside the White House on Saturday evening, sparking a lockdown order from the U.S. Secret Service.
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New York Post
The sound of dozens of gunshots rang out outside the White House on Saturday evening, causing media and other people there to scramble for safety as the building was reportedly put on lockdown.
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A bystander was also wounded in the shooting at a checkpoint near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, and the White House was briefly placed on lockdown.
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The New York Times
The gunman and another person were wounded by shots fired from federal officers. President Trump was at the White House at the time.
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The Secret Service says a suspect was killed after opening fire on a Secret Service checkpoint outside the White House. A bystander was also wounded.
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Associated Press
Both individuals were said to be in critical condition, according to the official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the investigation.
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Secret Service shoots suspect near White House; bystander hit, both critical after gunfire prompts lockdown and FBI response.
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The Daily Beast
White House reporters were told to sprint to safety after a burst of gunfire triggered a rapid Secret Service response.
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A man armed with a weapon was shot and killed by officers May 23 after opening fire near the White House, the U.S. Secret Service said in a statement.
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A bystander was also struck by gunfire. No Secret Service personnel were injured, and President Donald Trump, who was in the White House at the time of the incident, was not impacted.
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The New York Times
A gunman who opened fire near the White House was killed and another person was wounded in gunfire with federal officers. President Trump was at the White House at the time.
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The Daily Beast
White House reporters were told to sprint to safety after a burst of gunfire triggered a rapid Secret Service response.
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Associated Press
A person who approached a White House security checkpoint and began firing at officers has died, according to federal officials.
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Breitbart News
Continuous rounds of gunfire could be heard from outside the White House on Saturday evening, sparking a lockdown order from the U.S. Secret Service.
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The New York Times
President Trump said in a social media post that Iran and the U.S. had “largely negotiated” an agreement toward ending the war. Tehran did not immediately confirm.
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A bystander was also wounded, but no Secret Service officers were injured, officials said. President Trump was in the White House at the time of the incident.
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Following a call with several Middle Eastern leaders Saturday, President Trump said that a peace deal with Iran had been "largely negotiated."
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The Washington Post
A bystander was also struck by gunfire, the federal law enforcement agency said. No Secret Service personnel were injured, and President Donald Trump, who was in the White House at the time, was not impacted.
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An armed man was shot and killed by officers May 23 after opening fire near the White House, the U.S. Secret Service said in a statement.
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The Washington Post
A bystander was also struck by gunfire, according to federal law enforcement. No Secret Service personnel were injured, and President Donald Trump, who was in the White House at the time, was not affected.
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