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Zach Kaplan

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As seen in: NewsNation, MSN, Yahoo Life, Yahoo Finance, Banfield on NewsNation, Crime Nation - The CW Series, CUOMO, On Balance with Leland Vittert, Missing with Marni Hughes
Covers:  Politics, crime, entertainment, sports, tech, religion and more

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Zach Kaplan joined NewsNation in 2025 as a digital associate producer, where he covers a variety of topics including entertainment, crime and politics.

He previously worked for PBS Wisconsin, Feature Story News and Live Nation, and graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Born and raised in Washington, D.C., Zach enjoys running, filmmaking and attending concerts in his free time.

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‘Somebody in their right mind’ wouldn’t do this: Shooting victim’s mom Original

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By Alex Caprariello Verified, Zach Kaplan Verified
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(NewsNation) — The mother of the man who died last week during a shooting spree in Kansas City, Missouri, told NewsNation she is deeply upset but understands the shooter was likely having a mental health crisis. On June 16, 22-year-old Oscar Sanchez-Munoz allegedly opened fire on five vehicles as drivers were on major roads near Interstate 70. Five people were shot, including four adults and one teenager. A 43-year-old man, Jeremy Keenan, died from his injuries.
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Saharan dust approaching Florida: What to know

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By Zach Kaplan Verified
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(NewsNation) — A large cloud of dust originating from the Sahara Desert is projected to hit the southeastern United States on Tuesday, forecasters say. The annual phenomenon known as the Saharan Air Layer is caused by atmospheric ripples that carry large amounts of dust from the African desert into the air, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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Guthrie ransom note may not have been sent by abductor: Ex-FBI agent Original

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By Zach Kaplan Verified
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(NewsNation) — Former FBI agent Michael Harrigan believes one of the ransom notes in the Nancy Guthrie case could have been sent by someone in the abductor’s circle rather than the abductor themselves. “It could be the abductor, but it could also be someone close to the abductor … who may be feeling pressure, may be feeling deep guilt about this,” Harrigan told NewsNation.
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