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Stories for July 14th 2024

  • Sunday, July 14th 2024 - 04:48 UTC

    Trump survives assassination attempt in Pennsylvania

    Trump first ducked behind the lectern as security staff shielded him before eventually standing up again with a clenched fist as he headed out of the premises

    Former US President Donald J. Trump seemed to be alright but bleeding profusely Saturday after being shot at during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on the Republican leader's quest to get back to the White House. Two people ended up dead, including the suspected perpetrator.

  • Sunday, July 14th 2024 - 04:27 UTC

    Luis Suárez steers Uruguay to Copa America third place

    Suárez scored both the equalizer and the decisive penalty during the shootout

    Striker Luis Suárez was man of the match Saturday at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, South Carolina, by rescuing Uruguay from a 1-2 deficit during stoppage time, thus bringing the match with Canada for the football Copa America third place to a pk decision in which he also scored the decisive shot marking the South Americans' 4-3 win.