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World leaders react to WHCA dinner shooting

World leaders were quick to respond after an armed man disrupted the annual White House Correspondents Association dinner on Saturday night, which led to the president and first lady being evacuated and journalists and attendees taking cover under tables. Law enforcement exchange

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World leaders react to WHCA dinner shootingWorld leaders were quick to respond after an armed man disrupted the annual White House Correspondents Association dinner on Saturday night, which led to the president and first lady being evacuated and journalists and attendees taking cover under tables. Law enforcement exchange
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