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NPR

Utah Governor Distinguishes Himself

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox urged Americans, especially youth, to reject rage and embrace civil debate after Charlie Kirk’s killing, calling it a “political assassination” while reaffirming his “disagree better” campaign.

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Fox News

Kirk’s Widow Vows To Continue

Erika Kirk, widow of Charlie Kirk, vowed to continue her late husband's mission at Turning Point USA, declaring his movement will grow stronger despite his assassination.

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Commentary Magazine

What Happened to Gen Z?

Abe Greenwald argues Gen Z’s embrace of political violence stems from academia, online upbringing, identity politics, mental health struggles, and crises that left many “broken” and vulnerable to extremism.

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ABC7 Chicago

Suspect Shot After Dragging Ice Officer

In Franklin Park, Illinois, a suspect was shot and killed after allegedly dragging an ICE officer with his vehicle during a law enforcement operation, resulting in severe injuries to the officer.

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The Washington Post

Poland Rejects Drone “Mistake”

Polish leaders rebuked Trump for calling Russia’s drone incursions into Polish airspace a mistake, insisting they were deliberate provocations testing NATO’s defenses and warning weak responses risk emboldening Putin.

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Local Memphis

Mayor Young: Nat’l Guard Not Asked

Memphis Mayor Paul Young, responding to Trump’s National Guard announcement, said he never requested troops, highlighting crime reduction, community partnerships, and long-term strategies with coordinated federal and state support.

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The Hill

Many Punished for Kirk Posts

Teachers, firefighters, officials, and media figures nationwide faced firings or investigations over posts celebrating Charlie Kirk’s assassination, as activists amplified their comments and institutions responded swiftly to public backlash.

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Mass Shooting Tracker

Data: U.S. Mass Shootings in 2025

This website, cited by major outlets, tracks all U.S. mass shootings—defined as incidents where four or more people are shot—offering transparent, crowd-sourced data to inform gun violence research and policy debates.

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NOTUS

EPA Halts Emissions Reporting Plan

Trump’s EPA plans to rescind the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, ending emissions data collection from 8,000 facilities, a move critics say blinds policymakers and undermines climate regulation, research, and public accountability.

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The Washington Post

Israeli Intel Balked at Qatar

Israel’s Mossad refused to execute a planned ground assassination of Hamas leaders in Qatar, leaving Netanyahu to order an airstrike instead—an operation deemed unsuccessful and politically controversial.

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The Wall Street Journal

Don’t Watch the Kirk Video

Matthew Hennessey urges readers to avoid watching the disturbing video of Charlie Kirk's murder, emphasizing the importance of maintaining moral integrity in the face of public violence.

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New York Post

Kirk Alleged Killer Threatened Suicide

Charlie Kirk’s accused assassin, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, confessed after his father confronted him, initially threatened suicide, but was persuaded to surrender through a youth minister before FBI arrest.

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KMOX

Missouri Senate OKs New Map

Missouri Republicans passed a map granting seven GOP seats and tightening initiative rules, prompting lawsuits and referendum push; critics call it unconstitutional, Trump-driven, and damaging democracy.

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Mediaite

Dowd Criticizes MSNBC Firing

Matthew Dowd slammed MSNBC for firing him over Charlie Kirk commentary, accusing the network of caving to a right-wing media mob, while pledging continued advocacy on Substack.

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Politico

Where Is the Leader To Calm the Nation?

Charlie Kirk’s assassination exposed America’s fractured politics, with leaders condemning violence but no unifying voice emerging; Trump alternated between calls for calm and partisan blame, reflecting deep distrust and escalating polarization.

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CBS News

Harry Visits Ukraine, Supports Troops

Prince Harry made a surprise visit to Kyiv, meeting veterans, supporting Ukraine’s recovery, announcing $500,000 in aid, and reinforcing solidarity amid Russia’s escalating war and NATO’s growing security concerns.

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ABC News

Comedy Central Pulls “South Park”

Comedy Central pulled a scheduled South Park rerun parodying Charlie Kirk after his fatal shooting, though it remains on demand; Kirk previously praised the episode as “hilarious” and a cultural win.

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The Atlantic

Democrats Condemn Kirk’s Murder

Prominent Democrats, including Gov. Gavin Newsom and NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, denounce the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, emphasizing the need to reject political violence.

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USA Today

MLB Playoff Format Explained

MLB’s 2025 playoff format sends 12 teams—six from each league—with division winners and wild cards; rounds progress from best-of-three Wild Card to best-of-seven World Series.

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The Hollywood Reporter

SNL's One-Season Stars

A rundown of SNL’s one-season cast members highlights brief tenures—from Billy Crystal to Robert Downey Jr.—showing many later earned major awards and flourishing careers beyond Studio 8H.

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