Episode Details

Today’s Headlines: In the University of Nevada, Las Vegas shooting incident, three people were killed, and one person was critically injured. The shooter, a man in his 60s, is now deceased. As of the latest recording, there is no further information on the shooter's identity or motive. The incident has resulted in heightened security concerns on the campus. In Gaza, the Israeli military intensifies its campaign, encircling the city of Khan Younis, targeting the home of top Hamas leader Yehya Sinwar. France freezes Sinwar's assets for six months. The fourth Republican presidential primary debate takes place, featuring four out of five remaining candidates, including Nikki Haley, Ron DeSantis, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Chris Christie. Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy announces his resignation, and the Department of Justice charges four Russia-affiliated soldiers with war crimes for actions during the Ukraine invasion. Senator Ron Wyden reveals that the federal government uses push notification data for tracking contacts, urging the DOJ to change rules for transparency.

Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:

• NBC News: UNLV shooting live updates: At least 3 killed on Las Vegas campus, suspect dead
• The Times Of Israel: France freezes assets of Hamas leader Sinwar | The Times of Israel
• CNN: Live updates: Republican presidential debate in Tuscaloosa, Alabama 
• The Guardian: Trump says he will be a dictator only on ‘day one’ if elected president
• WA Post: Pro-Trump fake electors indicted in Nevada, third state to issue charges - The Washington Post
• AP News: Fake Donald Trump electors settle civil lawsuit in Wisconsin, agree that President Biden won
• PBS: Rep. McCarthy resigns 2 months after historic ouster as House speaker
• Reuters: US charges four Russia-affiliated soldiers with war crimes in Ukraine | Reuters 
• WA Post: Federal government is using data from push notifications to track contacts

Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz

Edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson

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