Evening: What we know about the Trump suspect

Plus, how FX ruled the Emmys

View in browser|nytimes.com September 16, 2024 By Justin Porter Good evening. Here's the latest at the end of Monday. An apparent attempt to kill Trump Deadly floods in Europe Plus, FX dominates the Emmys Roads were closed near Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Fla. Saul Martinez for The New York Times What we know about the apparent attempt on Trump's life The suspect in an apparent attempt to assassinate Donald Trump was charged today with possessing a firearm as a felon and having a gun with its serial number erased. The first carries a 15-year prison sentence. Here are live updates. Cellphone data indicated that Ryan Routh, 58, was in the woods near Trump's golf course in West Palm Beach, Fla., for roughly 12 hours before a Secret Service agent spotted what appeared to be the barrel of a rifle and opened fire. The suspect fled the scene, leaving behind a semiautomatic rifle, and was arrested later. Routh never had Trump in his sightline, and did not fire his weapon, said Ronald Rowe, the acting Secret Service director. He was previously arrested in 2002 in Greensboro, N.C., after he barricaded himself inside a building with a fully automatic weapon. Records show that he was convicted of "possessing a weapon of mass death and destruction," a felony. In 2019, he was investigated by the F.B.I. based on a tip that he was in possession of a firearm. Thomas Gibbons-Neff, The Times's Ukraine correspondent, interviewed Routh for a 2023 article about American volunteers fighting in Ukraine. The man had wanted to fly Afghan veterans to fight Russia. He was, Thomas writes, "in way over his head." This is what we know about Routh. On the campaign trail The presidential election is 50 days away. Democrats could for the first time send two Black women to the Senate. It's still too soon to judge the fallout from the presidential debate, but the polls already suggest that Harris might be poised to gain. Gov. Tim Walz is hitting the campaign trail hard as the campaign tests his appeal in Sun Belt battlegrounds like Arizona and Nevada. He'll also be heading south. Floodwaters in the Romanian village of Slobozia Conachi. Daniel Mihailescu/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images Deadly floods hit Central Europe At least 17 people were dead and several others missing after days of flooding in Central Europe. Thousands have been displaced, and with heavy rains continuing in some places, officials fear there could be more destruction ahead. The floodwaters have ravaged towns, destroyed bridges and breached dams since intense rainfall from Storm Boris — a slow-moving, low-pressure system — began last week. Supporters of TikTok in front of the Capitol in April. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Judges appeared skeptical as TikTok fought a ban TikTok, and its parent company ByteDance, appeared before a panel of federal judges as they fought a ban that would force the app to be sold to a non-Chinese owner or to stop operating in the U.S. Two of the judges expressed some skepticism around TikTok's arguments that Congress lacked the authority to pass such a law and its defense that it was being unfairly singled out. Two judges also pressed the government on how a ban might infringe on the First Amendment. The lawyers have asked the judges to deliver a decision in the case before Dec. 6. The Titan submersible in an undated photo at the beginning of a dive. Imago/OceanGate Expeditions, via Alamy The Titan was riddled with problems, investigators said The Coast Guard began its first public hearing on the Titan submersible disaster that killed five people in 2023. The first witness, a former engineering director at OceanGate, which operated the vessel, was visibly shaken after seeing the Coast Guard's initial presentation on the Titan. There were 70 equipment issues in 2021 and 48 more in 2022. Less than four weeks before the fatal mission, the craft was found "partially sunk" two days after a test. Read more on the hearing. More top news Middle East: Israel's defense minister told a U.S. envoy that "military action" was "the only way" to end violence between Israel and Hezbollah. China: Beijing freed a pastor who had been imprisoned for nearly 20 years, one of three Americans the State Department had labeled "wrongfully detained" by the country. Iraq: Hamas and the Houthis have opened offices in Baghdad, as Iran tries to set up a regional bloc of Shiite power. U.S.: Beaches along nearly 50 miles of coast in Maryland, Delaware and Virginia were closed after needles and other medical waste washed up in popular vacation spots. Health: Clues are emerging about how pregnancy changes the brain. Music: Tito Jackson, a founding member of the Jackson 5 and the group's guitarist, died at 70. Entertainment: "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" made roughly $190 million in its first 10 days, handing Warner Bros. a lifeline. TIME TO UNWIND "Shogun" stars Anna Sawai and Hiroyuki Sanada with their Emmys.  Robyn Beck/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images FX reigned at the Emmys with 'Shogun' and 'The Bear' Robert Iger, the chief executive of Disney, said he was skeptical of "Shogun," given its subtitles and big budget. But executives at FX, a network known for critics' darlings, convinced him. The show took about a decade to come together, and last night at the Emmy Awards, that enormous patience paid off. Disney won 60 Emmys, and FX was responsible for 36. Of those, 18 went to "Shogun," including the network's first win for best drama. FX's show "The Bear" also dominated the comedy awards with 23 nominations and 11 wins. My colleagues in Culture say "Shogun" is very much worth your time, and here's why. Recaps: Check out the best and worst moments from the awards, the red carpet photos, and 16 unforgettable looks. The Booker Prize shortlist makes history For the first time since the Booker Prize was first awarded in 1969, five of the six nominated titles are by female authors. The nominees are: "Orbital," by Samantha Harvey; "Creation Lake," by Rachel Kushner; "Held," by Anne Michaels; "James," by Percival Everett; "The Safekeep," by Yael van der Wouden; and "Stone Yard Devotional," by Charlotte Wood. The judges will reread the shortlisted novels before choosing a winner, to be announced at a ceremony in London on Nov. 12. Dinner table topics On the road: Touring can be stressful. But the dancers of the National Ballet of Ukraine say that performing abroad gives them a "break" from the stress of war. Street commerce: New York City police officers have been cracking down hard on street vendors over the past year. Sellers say they're just trying to earn a living. Stars of a galaxy far, far away: In the wake of James Earl Jones's death last week, we took a look at him and six others who helped shape the "Star Wars" universe. The lives of Hannah Berner: The former tennis player and fired "Summer House" cast member has a hit Netflix comedy special and a podcast tour. WHAT TO DO TONIGHT Christopher Testani for The New York Times Cook: Combine miso caramel, apples and pork chops in a delicious, culinary free association. Plan: For a new way to see Iceland, bring your knitting needles. Watch: Here are the top 39 movies to watch this fall, from biopics to festival darlings. Hold fast: A reader has less than two years until retirement and is white-knuckling it. Our columnist has advice. Beautify: A drag queen, a musician and a makeup artist offer tips to conceal dark under-eye circles. Ask: Based on recent studies, here are three medical practices that older patients should question. Play: Today's Spelling Bee, Wordle and Mini Crossword. For more, find all our games here. ONE LAST THING CosMc's, a beverage chain from McDonald's, offers made-to-order drinks. Photo Illustration by Jonathan Zizzo for The New York Times Customized drinks are off the rails Could that S'mores Cold Brew benefit from a splash of Coca-Cola? How about adding caffeine syrup to your Berry Hibiscus Sour-ade? When the very American need for instant energy collides with the equally American urge to express yourself, you get an out-of-control ecosystem of made-to-order drinks. Fast-food giants like McDonald's, Burger King and Panera are on the scene. There are also smaller but growing chains like Swig, a modern answer to the soda fountains of the 1950s. As a plus, some of these shops are hangout spots for people who don't drink coffee or alcohol. Have a bubbly evening. 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