'He's on the Roof!': Rally Attendees Warned Cops (Newser Morning 8)

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July 16, 2024     "History is a vast early warning system." —Norman Cousins   1 What JD Vance Brings to the GOP Ticket Donald Trump did not follow the advice from some Republicans to pick a running mate who would have made the presidential ticket more diverse—or one with less strident rhetoric than the former president's who might appeal to non-MAGA voters. Keep reading   2 'He's on the Roof!': Rally Attendees Warned Cops A video shared online late Sunday confirms people who attended the rally where President Trump was shot Saturday in Pennsylvania warned law enforcement of a suspicious man on a roof shortly before bullets were fired. Keep reading   From our sponsors Here's Why HGTV Star Christina Hall Loves This 1-Day Bathroom Remodel Service Here's How Much A 1-Day Walk In Shower Costs In Your City KEEP READING   At a Glance A TV screen shows a file image of Ri Il Kyu, a senior North Korea diplomat based in Cuba, during a news program at Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, July 16, 2024. South Korea's spy agency said Tuesday that Ri has fled to South Korea, the latest in a series of defections by members of the North's ruling elite in recent years. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon) Keep reading   3 Elon Musk May End Up as Biggest Donor in 2024 Race Elon Musk isn't just backing Donald Trump with an endorsement and a one-off donation. Keep reading   4 FBI Gains Access to Gunman's Phone The FBI has gained access to the phone belonging to the 20-year-old who opened fire on a Trump rally Saturday, according to a statement issued by the bureau Monday. Keep reading   5 After Fatal Mauling, Nearly 500 Bears to Be Killed in This Country A 19-year-old tourist was fatally mauled by a bear in Romania last week—and now the country has authorized the killing of almost 500 bears. Keep reading   6 Man Missing 4 Days Found Alive in Maine Bog A Maine man was found alive four days after he disappeared, and he apparently spent all that time in a bog. Keep reading     7 Trump Met With RFK Jr. to Seek Endorsement, Sources Say Donald Trump met with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Keep reading   8 Trump Appears at RNC With a Bandaged Ear Two days after surviving an apparent attempted assassination, former President Donald Trump appeared triumphantly at the Republican National Convention's opening night with a bandage over his right ear, the latest compelling scene in a presidential campaign already defined by dramatic turns, the AP reports. Keep reading   This Day in History On July 16, 1790, a site along the Potomac River was designated the permanent seat of the United States government; the area became Washington, DC. Find out what else happened on this date here.   From the Newser Archives On this day in 2014: Mystery Crater Spotted Near 'End of the World'   Yesterday's Most-Read Stories   From Our Sponsors Manage your subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe from Newser emails  |  Privacy Policy We'd love to hear from you. Send us a note at feedback@newser.com. Read our stories on MSN. Newser, LLC  |  1395 Brickell Avenue  |  Suite 800  |  Miami, Florida  |  33131 © 2024 Newser, LLC. All rights reserved