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Associated Press

Kirk’s Assassin Is Still at Large

Federal investigators are pleading for the public’s help to find the gunman who assassinated conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University, as new evidence and surveillance images were released while the suspect remains at large.

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USA Today

9/11 Families Seek Saudi Accountability

A federal judge has allowed a long-running lawsuit by 9/11 victims’ families to proceed against Saudi Arabia, citing new evidence of Saudi officials’ ties to the hijackers as relatives push to uncover the kingdom’s potential role in the attacks.

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NFL

Parsons Spurs Packers' Defense

Micah Parsons has quickly transformed the Packers’ defense into a dominant force, powering Green Bay to a 2-0 start and calling for more snaps after another standout performance in their win over Washington.

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Politico

Mandelson Fired Over Epstein Ties

Britain’s ambassador to the U.S., Peter Mandelson, was fired after leaked emails exposed his continued friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, in a scandal erupting just days before Trump’s high-profile state visit to London.

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Euronews

No Palestinian State, Says PM

Netanyahu declared “there will not be a Palestinian state” as he signed off on the long-delayed E1 West Bank settlement plan, drawing condemnation for violating international law and cutting across land Palestinians seek for a future state.

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The Wall Street Journal

Noonan: This Feels Like a Hinge Point

Opinion columnist Peggy Noonan reflects on the assassination of Charlie Kirk as a pivotal national trauma, arguing that it will deeply shape young Americans’ view of politics and emphasizing the enduring power of prayer in times of crisis.

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The Hill

HBCUs Threatened Post-Kirk Shooting

Several historically Black colleges and universities went on lockdown after receiving threats in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, prompting heightened security and police investigations across multiple campuses.

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Politico

Violence Experts on What Comes Next

Political violence experts warn that Charlie Kirk’s assassination could fuel a dangerous cycle of escalation in the U.S., urging leaders to reject retribution, curb online radicalization, and unite against normalizing violence.

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CNBC

Hyundai Workers Depart U.S.

A chartered plane carrying over 300 South Korean nationals detained in a U.S. immigration raid at a Hyundai-LG battery plant in Georgia departed Atlanta for Seoul on Thursday, marking a key moment in a tense diplomatic standoff.

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NJ.com

Nadine Menendez Gets 4 Years

Nadine Menendez, wife of former Sen. Bob Menendez, was sentenced to 4½ years in prison for her central and active role in a multi-year bribery scheme that sold the senator’s influence to private individuals and foreign interests.

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The Hollywood Reporter

Blockbuster Bid for Warner Bros.

Warner Bros. Discovery shares surged nearly 36% Thursday after reports that David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance is preparing a mostly all-cash bid to acquire the entire company.

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CBS News

Trump To Honor Kirk Posthumously

Trump announced he will posthumously award Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom, calling his assassination "heinous" and praising him as an inspiration and champion of liberty.

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Semafor

Politicians Boost Security Post-Kirk

Following the assassination of Charlie Kirk, U.S. lawmakers from both parties are reassessing their personal security, postponing or altering events, and exploring new protective measures amid heightened fears of political violence.

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The New York Times

Mamdani To Apologize for 2020 Post

Zohran Mamdani said that he plans to apologize for his 2020 remarks calling the NYPD “racist, anti-queer & a major threat to public safety,” emphasizing that his past statements no longer reflect his current views on policing and public safety.

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Axios

Break the Fever or It Breaks Us

Jim VandeHei urges Americans to “break the fever” of political violence and social media-fueled outrage, reflecting on Charlie Kirk’s killing as a call to act with empathy, restraint, and hope to prevent extremists from defining the nation.

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The Washington Post

NATO Says Drones Were Deliberate

NATO and European leaders accused Russia of deliberately breaching Polish airspace with drones, viewing the incursion as a test of the alliance’s readiness while raising concerns about vulnerabilities to future drone attacks.

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PBS

Bolsonaro Convicted in Brazil

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was sentenced to over 27 years in prison after being convicted of attempting a coup and plotting to assassinate current President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

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Al Jazeera

Israel Strikes Six Nations in 72 Hrs.

In just 72 hours, Israel carried out airstrikes in six countries—Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, Tunisia, Qatar, and Yemen—targeting Hamas and Houthi positions, military sites, and flotilla vessels.

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CNN

Retail Politicking Will Never Be the Same

The assassination of Charlie Kirk has sparked fears that America’s increasingly violent political climate could force campaigns indoors and behind heavy security, threatening the tradition of accessible, grassroots democracy.

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NBC News

GOP Uses Nuclear Option for Noms

Senate Republicans invoked the "nuclear option" on a party-line vote, changing the rules to fast-track confirmation of Donald Trump’s executive nominees while significantly diminishing the Senate minority’s power to block them.

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