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Inside the killer’s hotel room: How Paddock laid his deadly plans
AFTER some huge gambling wins, Stephen Paddock checked into a double-room suite to carry out a deadly aerial attack.
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Photographer who captured the horror shooting in Las Vegas reveals what he saw
THE photographer who captured the chaos as gunshots rained down on festival goers has revealed what he saw.
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Chilling police scanner audio reveals frantic moments as police search for Las Vegas gunman
GUNS from inside Stephen Paddock’s hotel room have been pictured for the first time, as a chilling police audio reveals 72 minutes of terror.
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When can something be called terrorism? Confusion over use of term online
EVERYONE is thinking it, so why aren’t people saying it? We asked an expert whether the Las Vegas attack should be called terror or not.
Portrait of a mass killer: The details don't add up
Paddock was active, being both a licensed hunter and pilot who owned two planes, according to public records.
Las Vegas shooting: In hospital, 'you are just stopping the dying'
Several Las Vegas blood drive sites have reached capacity the day after the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history. Donors are being told to return throughout the week as supplies run low. USA TODAY
‘Blood all over the elevator’: Las Vegas shooting survivors recall attack in own words
A motion graphic explaining how the events unfolded when Stephen Paddock opened fire from his hotel room on concert goers at the Route 91 Harvest music festival near the Mandalay Bay resort and casino on the Las Vegas Strip. Ramon Padilla, Janet Loehrke George Petras, Jim Sergent - USA TODAY
SON OF A ‘PSYCHO’: What we know about Las Vegas gunman
THE 64-year-old man who opened fire on a Las Vegas music festival, killing at least 59, is now dead. Here’s what we know about him.
Obamacare Repeal Dead in the Water
Senate Republicans will not vote this week on the latest, last-ditch effort to repeal and replace Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act. The setback marks the end for the latest drive to overturn the law, a promise the GOP has made to voters for seven years
Equifax CEO Richard Smith steps down amid hacking scandal
The credit reporting agency, Equifax, announced on Sept. 7 that a hack has impacted the credit histories of up to 143 million Americans. (Amber Ferguson/The Washington Post)
The Streets Are ‘Not Safe’: Puerto Rico Begs U.S. for Help
The island is not just trying to recover, it’s trying to reconnect with the rest of the world. The situation is disastrous and they are begging for more help.
New Order Bars Almost All Travel From Seven Countries
The president’s announcement comes after the administration conducted a worldwide, 90-day review of the security measures in place in other countries to prevent terrorists or criminals from entering the United States by applying for a tourist, work or education visa.
McCain torpedoes Republican Obamacare repeal plan again
Senator John McCain has said he cannot support his fellow Republicans' latest effort to repeal Obamacare, dealing it a potentially fatal blow.
Trump pushes deal on DACA as many supporters erupt in anger
Trump tweets there is 'no deal' but says he and Democrats are close to one for protecting young immigrants
US debt surpasses historical $20 trillion
The United States has now officially accumulated a $20 trillion debt. The ceiling was broken after the White House allowed the Treasury to borrow more money.
Florida takes stock of widespread damage as Irma pushes into Georgia
The storm engulfed nearly the entire Florida peninsula....
Saudi Arabian government may have funded ‘dry run’ for 9/11 hijackings
EVIDENCE submitted into a major 9/11 lawsuit revealed the Saudi Arabian government may have funded a ‘dry run’ for hijackings.
Irma batters Florida with torrential rain, hurricane-force winds; 5 dead
The storm is headed north this morning toward Gainesville and Tallahassee, bringing dangerous wind gusts with it.
Daca Dreamers: US scraps young undocumented immigrants scheme
However, existing recipients will not be affected for at least six months.
