Summary of US News Live Updates Today September 17, 2024: RFK Jr accused of decapitating whale with chainsaw and taking it home, under investigation

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    Donald Trump Survives Second Assassination Attempt

    Former US President Donald Trump narrowly escaped a second assassination attempt during his visit to his Florida golf estate. The would-be assassin, Ryan Wesley Routh, was apprehended by the Secret Service.

    • Chilling bodycam footage captured the moment Routh was arrested by law enforcement officials.
    • The Secret Service admitted they did not search the perimeter of Trump's estate, allowing Routh to lurk undetected.
    • President Joe Biden held a cordial phone call with Trump, expressing relief that he was unharmed.

    RFK Jr. Accused of Decapitating Whale with Chainsaw

    In a bizarre incident, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is under investigation for allegedly decapitating a dead whale with a chainsaw and taking it home in 2012.

    • The allegation first surfaced when RFK Jr.'s daughter claimed he used a chainsaw on a whale carcass when she was a child.
    • RFK Jr. is a prominent environmental activist and a vocal critic of the Biden administration.

    Hillary Clinton's Controversial Remarks

    Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has stirred controversy with her statements in her new book, "Something Lost, Something Gained."

    • Clinton mocked Melania Trump as "a little kid at a birthday party" but defended her decision to attend the Trumps' wedding.
    • She also blasted Elon Musk's "creepy" offer to "impregnate" Taylor Swift, calling it "another way of saying rape."

    Kamala Harris Accused of Joking About Killing Trump

    Vice President Kamala Harris is facing backlash over a resurfaced clip from 2018 where she allegedly joked about being stuck in an elevator with Donald Trump.

    • Critics have accused Harris of making light of the assassination attempt on Trump.
    • The White House has not yet responded to the controversy.

    JD Vance Defends Trump, Criticizes Democrats

    Republican candidate JD Vance has come out in support of Donald Trump following the assassination attempt.

    • Vance revealed that Trump told him he was "doing okay" during a phone call after the incident.
    • He urged Democrats to "tone down the rhetoric" about Trump, claiming it could lead to violence.

    Mark Cuban's Ambitions to Acquire Fox News and X

    Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban has expressed his desire to acquire Fox News and the social media platform X (formerly Twitter).

    • Cuban acknowledged the financial challenges but believes he could turn the companies around.
    • The internet has responded with skepticism, criticizing Cuban's aspirations and questioning his net worth.

    Brittany Mahomes Reconsiders Support for Trump

    NFL star Patrick Mahomes' wife, Brittany Mahomes, is reconsidering her support for Donald Trump after his controversial remark about Taylor Swift.

    • Brittany is reportedly questioning her political allegiances following Trump's "hateful" comment.
    • She had previously supported Trump's bid for the presidency.

    Hindu Temple in New York Vandalized

    A Hindu temple in New York was vandalized, prompting condemnation from the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha organization.

    • BAPS condemned the hate crime and urged for peace and unity.
    • The incident is part of a series of attacks targeting Hindu temples in North America.

    Titan Submersible Wreck Details Revealed

    Chilling new details and images have emerged from the investigation into the Titan submersible wreck that claimed the lives of its passengers.

    • The passengers' final message to the support ship, the Polar Prince, was "All good here."
    • Haunting footage and images reveal the final moments before the tragic implosion.

    ABC News Responds to Rigging Allegations

    ABC News has responded to allegations of rigging in a whistleblower affidavit, stating that they followed the debate rules.

    • Republican congressmen may summon ABC News officials to testify before the House over the rigging charges.
    • The network has denied any wrongdoing and claims they adhered to the established guidelines.

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