EXPLAINED: 12 - The Real Truth

RFK Jr wildly confesses to dumping dead bear cub in Central Park a decade ago

After brain worms and accusations of eating a barbecued dog, the long-shot presidential candidate is now faced with yet another absurd tale from his colorful past

The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2024

Kamala Harris is no Hubert Humphrey − how the presumed 2024 Democratic presidential nominee isn’t like the 1968 party candidate

Staring straight at the camera, with a grave expression on his face, the president uttered these famous words: “I shall not seek, and I will not accept, the nomination of my party for another term as your president.”

The Conversation · Jul 26, 2024

Sure, 2024 has had lots of news – but compared with 1940, 1968 or 1973, it’s nothing exceptional

History usually happens at a leisurely pace, with major events months or even years apart. But this year, it seems like someone has pushed fast-forward, with significant events coming on a weekly or even daily basis. One company is now selling a T-shirt declaring “THIS IS MY LIVING IN UNPRECEDENTED…

The Conversation · Jul 23, 2024

Past shootings of US presidents led to new gun controls. This one probably won’t

The shooting of former president Donald Trump and three attendees at his rally was just one of nearly 300 mass shootings in the US so far this year.

The Conversation · Jul 16, 2024

Robert F. Kennedy To Receive Secret Service Protection

Robert F. Kennedy, Independent presidential candidate, to receive Secret Service protection after an assassination attempt on Trump. Heightened security co...

Top News · Jul 15, 2024

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Denied Secret Service Protection

Former President Trump advocates for Secret Service protection for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. despite Biden administration's denial. Kennedy's family history an...

Top News · Jul 15, 2024

US Secret Service Under Pressure After Trump Shooting

Facing growing criticism over a massive security failure, the US Secret Service on Monday vowed to cooperate with an independent review after a shooter was allowed to open fire on Donald Trump.

International Business Times · Jul 15, 2024

Trump joins long list of US presidents and candidates targeted by assassins

From Lincoln to Reagan, here are the stories of eight major US political figures killed or threatened on the job

The Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2024

The Trump assassination attempt has historical precedents — and future security implications

At a political rally in Pennsylvania, former president Donald Trump narrowly survived an assassination attempt. As gunshots rang out during the Republican candidate’s rally, Trump miraculously avoided a direct hit and said a bullet grazed his ear.

The Conversation · Jul 14, 2024

Timeline: Assassination attempts against US presidents, candidates

Four US presidents and one candidate have been assassinated since the founding of the US.

Al Jazeera · Jul 14, 2024