
Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe Dies Two Months After Campaign Shooting
Colombian presidential hopeful Miguel Uribe died two months after being shot, highlighting ongoing violence affecting political figures in Colombia.
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Colombian presidential hopeful Miguel Uribe died two months after being shot, highlighting ongoing violence affecting political figures in Colombia.

Colombian conservative senator and presidential hopeful Miguel Uribe Turbay died after being shot during a campaign rally in Bogota, raising concerns about political violence in Colombia.

Colombian Senator and presidential hopeful Miguel Uribe, who was shot at a campaign event in June and spent nine weeks in hospital, has died at age 39. The attack, which involved a minor as the gunman, has raised fears of a return to political violence in Colombia. Four individuals have been arrested in connection with the shooting, with motives still unclear. Uribe's death is a significant blow to Colombia's political landscape and has evoked national trauma.

A Colombian presidential candidate is in critical condition after a shooting incident, amidst ongoing conflicts and challenges in delivering aid to Gaza, where recent violence has resulted in Palestinian casualties and disruptions to aid efforts.

Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay was shot multiple times, including twice in the head, during a campaign event in Bogota, prompting widespread condemnation and concerns over political violence and democracy in Colombia.

Donald Trump's criminal trial in Manhattan begins with jury selection and intense scrutiny. The trial centers on allegations that Trump paid hush money to women to cover up extramarital affairs and falsified business records. The stakes are high, with the possibility of jail time for Trump. The trial is expected to be a dramatic and contentious affair, with the judge imposing gag orders and keeping jurors' identities secret due to concerns about physical violence. Trump's lawyers have attempted to delay the trial, but their efforts have been unsuccessful.

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has stated that he cannot take a stance on the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, citing a lack of examination of evidence and diverse viewpoints. Despite attempts to clarify his views, he failed to provide clarity and instead raised concerns about the prosecution of Jan. 6 defendants and the weaponization of government agencies. Kennedy's statements align with right-wing narratives and focus on his disaffection with the Biden administration, while avoiding unequivocal condemnation of the attack.

Jimmy Kimmel ridicules the idea of Aaron Rodgers or Jesse Ventura being considered as potential running mates for independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., citing their unsuitability for the role and poking fun at Rodgers' controversial beliefs and ongoing feud with Kimmel.

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has confirmed that Aaron Rodgers, a potential vice-presidential prospect, shared false conspiracy theories about the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting not being real in private conversations.

Former President Donald Trump's former valet, Brian Butler, stated in an interview with CNN's Kaitlan Collins that Trump should not be a presidential candidate in 2024, expressing that the country "can do better" than Trump. Butler, a witness in Trump's federal criminal documents case, also refuted the ex-president's claims of being unfairly targeted by law enforcement, asserting that the investigations are "not a witch hunt." Trump has pleaded not guilty to the charges, and Butler may testify against him in the trial scheduled to begin on May 20.

Brian Butler, a former Mar-a-Lago worker, spoke to CNN about unwittingly moving classified documents onto Trump's private plane and the subsequent pressure campaign to hire Trump-aligned lawyers. He revealed new details about the events leading up to the FBI's search of Mar-a-Lago and his interactions with co-defendant Carlos De Oliveira. Butler also discussed receiving pressure to hire a Trump-aligned attorney and his belief that Trump should not run for president again, emphasizing the importance of voters knowing the truth before the election.

Former President Donald Trump debuted a new line of golden high-top sneakers called Never Surrender High-Tops at Sneaker Con Philadelphia, selling for $399 a pair. The announcement came amidst a civil fraud case ordering Trump and the Trump Organization to pay nearly $355 million. Trump, who is also running for the Republican nomination for president, used the event to encourage voting, but it also became an opportunity for his Democratic opponents to taunt him. Only 1,000 pairs were offered for presale and sold out shortly after their debut, with Trump autographing at least 10 pairs.

Nikki Haley, the only remaining GOP presidential candidate competing with Donald Trump, has requested Secret Service protection due to threats, including two swatting incidents at her home in South Carolina. The heightened security presence comes after reports of threats, with the Secret Service providing protection only after authorization by the Secretary of Homeland Security.

Nikki Haley, a Republican presidential candidate and former South Carolina governor, has offered contradictory messages on race throughout her career, calling out individual prejudice but rejecting the idea of systemic racism. As she competes with former President Donald Trump for votes in South Carolina, Haley's approach to race has drawn bipartisan criticism, particularly after refusing to acknowledge slavery as a cause of the Civil War. Haley has faced attacks from Trump based on her ethnicity, but she often uses her own story to emphasize that the U.S. is fundamentally good and a work in progress.

South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott, a former presidential candidate, proposed to his girlfriend Mindy Noce, whom he publicly revealed during his brief run for president last year. The engagement took place at a beach in South Carolina, and Scott announced it on social media, expressing gratitude and citing a biblical verse. Noce, an interior designer and mother of three, met Scott through church and Bible study. The couple received permission to marry from Noce's parents, and Scott expressed excitement and gratitude for finding a soul mate who shares his interests and goals.