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France Renews State of Emergency as The World Watches in Horror
Last night in the city of Nice, France saw it’s third major terror attack in the past 19 months, with at least 84 people killed and two hundred injured. Despite political calls for action, intelligence officials from France to the United States admit they’re at a loss to prevent attacks on crowds that come without any warning.
By Warren Olney • • 52m ListenLast night in the city of Nice, France saw it’s third major terror attack in the past 19 months, with at least 84 people killed and two hundred injured. Despite political calls for action, intelligence officials from France to the United States admit they’re at a loss to prevent attacks on crowds that come without any warning.
Also, Donald Trump made it official today in a tweet, saying Indiana Governor Mike Pence will be his running mate. Later on, we’ll hear how that choice might affect next week’s GOP convention and the November election.
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