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Tomorrow: Closing Arguments In Ryan Routh Attempted Assassination Of Trump Case

A man accused of trying to assassinate Donald Trump at his Florida golf course last year has chosen not to testify in his own defense. Representing himself, Ryan Routh on Monday wrapped up his case by questioning a firearms expert and two character witnesses. Prosecutors say he spent weeks plotting to kill Trump. A Secret Service agent testified that he spotted the man and fired, causing him to flee. Routh has pleaded not guilty to charges including attempted assassination and assaulting a federal officer. Closing arguments are set for Tuesday.

Tuesday: Closing Arguments In Ryan Routh Attempted Assassination Of Trump Case

4.3 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes San Francisco Bay Area

An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.3 has awakened many people in the San Francisco Bay Area with a sharp jolt. The United States Geological Survey reports more than 24,000 people said they felt the quake, which was just east-southeast of Berkeley. It happened shortly before 3 a.m. PDT Monday. People reported feeling their homes shaking and receiving phone alerts. San Francisco's Department of Emergency Management says it hasn't received any reports of injuries or damage. San Francisco Mayor Dan Lurie posted online about the quake, saying “first responders are assessing any impact to our city.”

Suspect In New Hampshire Country Club Shooting Appears In Court

A man charged in a fatal shooting at a New Hampshire country club is set to make an initial court appearance Monday. Authorities say patrons at a restaurant acted quickly and selflessly to stop a gunman who opened fire while a wedding was taking place at a New Hampshire country club, averting a worse tragedy. They say one person was killed and two others were wounded by the gunfire Saturday night before the suspect was taken into custody in a nearby neighborhood not long after the shooting. Authorities say gunfire killed 59-year-old Robert DeCesare Jr. at Sky Meadow Country Club in Nashua. Witnesses at the scene say someone struck the shooter with a chair in an attempt to subdue him.