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James Copenhaver and David "Jake" Dutch are in a stable condition after Thomas Matthew Crooks opened fire during a Trump rally in the town of Butler. 

Under the citizen science initiative Project RattleCam, a webcam is set up overlooking a remote hillside in Colorado which monitors the highly secretive rattlesnakes gathered in a "mega den" to hide from predators.

Scientists in California are monitoring wild rattlesnakes through a live webcam in remote Colorado as part of a community science initiative called Project RattleCam.

Despite producers allegedly threatening to block the premiere, and then filing a lawsuit against actor-director Rebel Wilson, The Deb will close Toronto International Film Festival in September.

Officials are yet to determine 20-year-old Thomas Crooks's motive for carrying out the attack on former president Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania rally.

The Governor of West Virginia Jim Justice brought out his dog 'Babydog' in one of the more bizarre moments of the Republican National Convention.

Australian ambassador to the US slams Jack Black's band after an onstage quip about the weekend's assassination attempt, saying jokes about physical violence make him feel "physically ill".

The comedy rock band has cancelled the rest of their Australian tour and Jack Black has apologised for band mate Kyle Gass' remarks.

Australian stocks have ended higher to set a new record, following a rally on Wall Street. Meanwhile, Andrew Forrest's Fortescue announced it would axe 700 jobs by the end of the month — equivalent to 5 per cent of its workforce.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr apologises after leaked video of conversation with Donald Trump seems to offer deal.

The Secret Service is ramping up security measures to protect Donald Trump after receiving intelligence about an Iranian plot.

Eminem's new album is frustrating, but there are four new Australian albums that more than make up for it.

Former rivals of Donald Trump, including Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis, have come full circle to endorse him for the presidency at the Republican National Convention. 

To get a better understanding of the position of the shooter in relation to the US Secret Service snipers, the ABC has recreated the scene of the fatal rally in Pennsylvania.

US officials say a threat from Iran prompted the the Secret Service to boost protection around Donald Trump before Saturday's attempted assassination. 

When Donald Trump first took office, JD Vance boldly declared he would never support him. So how did this conservative venture capitalist-turned-politician win over the former president to become his pick for Republican vice-president?

I worked for former US president Ronald Reagan when an assassin opened fire in 1981. His good nature buoyed the American public and brought unity across the political divide. This is why I believe it will be a challenge for Donald Trump to do the same.

Often referred to as the "second oldest profession", espionage is a tool used by many countries to keep tabs on their adversaries. So what were spies for Russia doing in Australia and how were they able to keep operating in secret?

Donald Trump has made a surprise public appearance just days after surviving an assassination attempt.

Joe Biden admits it was a mistake to say it was time to put Donald Trump in a 'bullseye', just days before a man tried to assassinate him.

Campaigning politicians and sitting presidents have been killed and attacked, and while there have been pleas for unity from both sides, there is little to suggest the heated and divisive nature of politics will ease.

A bandaged Donald Trump makes his first public appearance since his attempted assassination, and a running mate with a surprising past is announced. These are the big moments from the Republican convention's first day. 

Over several months Foreign Correspondent has been filming with Australians living in the USA in the lead up to the presidential election. As political tensions escalate, some are asking the question, should they stay or should they go?

Ramon Jesurun and his son were two of 27 people arrested during a Copa America final that was marred by crowd chaos in Miami on Monday.

Bill Wyman says it's unusual for Republicans to pick a running mate with so little foreign policy experience.