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Hillary Clinton cancels her trip to California after a diagnosis of pneumonia. Donald Trump appears in Baltimore before heading to North Carolina.

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  • Hillary Clinton's campaign says she will release more records too
  • Clinton cancels California trip but will teleconference in to one fundraiser
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Clinton health incident caps a rough week for the candidate and gives fuel to her critics

Seema Mehta
Hillary Clinton leaves a 9/11 commemoration in New York after feeling unwell. (Andrew Harnik / Associated Press)
Hillary Clinton leaves a 9/11 commemoration in New York after feeling unwell. (Andrew Harnik / Associated Press)

Hillary Clinton’s abrupt departure from a 9/11 ceremony in New York after falling ill Sunday, and the subsequent disclosure that she is suffering from pneumonia, are likely to intensify scrutiny on the Democratic nominee’s health and potentially inject a new campaign issue into a race between two of the oldest candidates ever to seek the White House.

Clinton supporters had long dismissed concerns about her health as baseless, insisting that she only suffered from allergies. But Sunday’s incident — along with a video appearing to show Clinton having difficulty standing on her own — will only amplify such questions just as the race enters its final weeks.

The incident also could increase pressure on Clinton, 68, and Republican nominee Donald Trump, 70, to release more information about their health. Clinton has disclosed less than some previous candidates. Donald Trump has released almost nothing.

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