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5 min readThis NPR News Now broadcast recaps key developments including a White House security review after a shooting at the correspondents' dinner, Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI, deadly weather events across several states, and exceptional box office results for a Michael Jackson biopic.
Shooting at White House Correspondents' Dinner
White House Chief of Staff Suzy Wiles is convening a security meeting to review procedures that prevented a suspect from carrying out a full attack during last Saturday's shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, D.C. President Trump and other administration officials attended the event. The suspect, identified by NPR as Cole Allen from Torrance, California, is scheduled to appear in federal court today. FBI Director Cash Patel stated on Fox News that investigators are compiling dozens of interviews to trace Allen's movements, including how he reached the area undetected. Neighbors and a church leader, Moses Jambazian, described Allen as friendly, faithful, and popular during his college years. Officials believe he traveled from California to Washington by train, likely to evade airport security checks. FBI agents in Torrance have been canvassing neighbors door-to-door to understand possible motives.
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- 1 (00:00) **White House Shooting Security Meeting** - Chief of Staff Suzy Wiles convenes review after Saturday's attack at journalist dinner attended by Trump.
- 2 (00:22) **Suspect Identified as Cole Allen** - NPR names Torrance, CA resident; FBI traces movements.
- 3 (00:29) **FBI Director on Investigation** - Cash Patel details interviews and security breach analysis on Fox News.
- 4 (00:58) **Suspect's California Background** - Neighbors and churchgoer describe him as friendly; traveled by train to avoid airport security.
- 5 (01:46) **Musk Sues OpenAI** - Elon Musk demands changes from Sam Altman's AI firm in Oakland court, alleging profit over humanity.
- 6 (03:02) **Southern Wildfires** - Fires burn in Georgia/Florida; volunteer firefighter dies responding, dozens of GA homes destroyed.
- 7 (03:18) **Central US Tornadoes** - Two dead near Dallas; more in Kansas/Oklahoma, severe damage in Columbus, KS, no injuries reported.
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