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Vivek Ramaswamy: A Journey in the US Presidential Race
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Vivek Ramaswamy: A Journey in the US Presidential Race

The US presidential race is a highly competitive and dynamic arena, where candidates from various backgrounds and ideologies vie for the opportunity to lead the nation. One such candidate who entered the race with ambition and determination was Vivek Ramaswamy, a successful entrepreneur and first-time political contender. Vivek Ramaswamy, a 38-year-old businessman, made headlines when he announced his bid for the Republican presidential nomination in February 2023. Despite being relatively unknown in the political sphere, Ramaswamy quickly gained attention for his unique approach and policy positions that aligned with the "America First" movement. As the youngest candidate in the field, he aimed to present himself as a fresh face for the Republican Party and a beacon of change. One o...
Shooting at Perry High School in Iowa
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Shooting at Perry High School in Iowa

At least five people were shot and a child was killed in a school shooting Thursday morning in a small town in Iowa. Police responded to a report of shots fired at Perry High School at 7:37 a.m., before classes began on the first school day after winter break. When officers arrived at the scene less than seven minutes later, they found "multiple" gunshot victims. The suspected shooter was identified as 17-year-old Dylan Butler, a student at the school, Mitch Mortwaite, assistant director of the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, said at an afternoon press conference. Butler was found suffering from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Four of the surviving victims were taken to hospitals, with one in serious but not life-threatening condition and four in stable condition. Officia...