Washington's journalists reported as a big story came right to them

Summary: Journalists usually chase the news, but on Saturday, the news came right to them. During the White House Correspondents' Dinner, a gunman tried to attack the event just as President Donald Trump was about to speak. Hundreds of reporters in fancy tuxedos and dresses had to dive under their dinner tables for safety.

Even though they were scared, their reporter instincts kicked in. They used their phones to take pictures and videos, even though the cell phone service in the room was terrible. One photographer even got a famous picture of the suspect just because he walked outside to find a signal! Afterward, President Trump said the scary event actually brought everyone together, though he still argued with a reporter on TV the next day.

For more details, see AP News at apnews.com/article/media-correspondents-dinner-reporters-e1961f760f0f913c82e2fcde41d6215a (opens in new tab)