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Associated Press

Kirk Assassinated, Killer at Large

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old CEO and co-founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot during a campus event at Utah Valley University in what officials are calling a political assassination, with the shooter still at large.

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New York Post

We Must Carry Forward 9/11 Loss

On the 24th anniversary of September 11, 2001, Americans are called to remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost, honor the heroism shown, and ensure future generations carry forward the lessons and memories of that day.

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CPR News

Evergreen High School Shooting

A 16-year-old student who opened fire at Evergreen High School in Jefferson County, CO, injuring two classmates, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound as the Colorado community reels from another school shooting.

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The Atlantic

Harris: Recklessness, Not Grace

In her forthcoming memoir “107 Days”, Kamala Harris recounts the challenges of loyalty, visibility, and undermining within the Biden White House, reflecting on her fight to navigate the historic path to her presidential campaign.

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STAT News

Covid Falls From Top Death Causes

Covid-19 dropped out of the top 10 causes of death in the United States in 2024 as overall mortality declined, though heart disease and cancer deaths continued to rise and health disparities persisted across race and gender.

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USA Today

What Does Karen Hatred Say About Us?

The “Phillies Karen” incident, in which a woman took a home run ball from a father and son, has sparked national outrage that experts say reflects deeper feelings of injustice, inequality, and generational resentment in society.

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People

Pizzeria Honors NC Stabbing Victim

Zepeddies in Charlotte, NC is honoring the memory of 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska, who worked at the pizzeria before fatally stabbed in an unprovoked train attack, keeping a candle lit as a tribute to her warmth and kindness.

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The US Sun

NASA Finds Mars Life Signs

NASA’s Perseverance rover has uncovered the clearest and most compelling evidence yet of ancient microbial life on Mars, finding rock formations in a 3.7-billion-year-old river channel that scientists say may have biological origins.

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Mediaite

House Shouting After Kirk Silence

The House erupted into shouting and chaos after a moment of silence for the assassinated right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk, as partisan tensions flared and Speaker Mike Johnson struggled to restore order.

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Politico

FBI Lawsuit Alleges Misconduct

Fired FBI leaders have filed a lawsuit alleging that Director Kash Patel orchestrated a politically motivated purge of the bureau’s leadership to punish officials involved in investigations of the president.

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The Hill

Schumer Pushes Epstein Amendment

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer forced Republicans into a vote by filing an amendment to the defense bill demanding the release of all unclassified Jeffrey Epstein records.

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NPR

33 Million Voters Run Through Check

The Trump administration has run the citizenship status of over 33 million voters through an upgraded USCIS system called SAVE, raising concerns about data security and the tool’s accuracy.

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The Hollywood Reporter

Zaslav: TV Now a Terrible Experience

Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav called TV a “terrible consumer experience” due to too many platforms and confusing options, while positioning HBO Max as a premium, growing service set to expand globally.

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Sky News

Harry: King Is "Great" After Tea

Prince Harry described his father, the King, as “great” following their first private meeting in 19 months at Clarence House, a brief 54-minute reunion that marked a tentative step toward repairing their strained relationship.

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Yahoo Finance

Ellison Tops Musk in Wealth

Larry Ellison has surpassed Elon Musk as the world’s richest person after Oracle’s shares soared on strong revenue forecasts, pushing his fortune to an estimated $393 billion.

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BBC

Netanyahu: "We're Not Leaving"

Despite Israel ordering Gaza City’s evacuation and setting up new aid sites, many residents defiantly refuse to leave, warning it will not make them any safer amid ongoing strikes.

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The Salt Lake Tribune

George Zinn Arrested at UVU

George Zinn, 71, known for repeatedly showing up—and sometimes being arrested—at events across the state, was detained on suspicion of obstruction after the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk, though he did not match the shooter’s description.

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The New York Times

Report: Boat Turned Before Strike

U.S. officials say a Venezuelan boat targeted in last week’s military strike had turned away before the attack, raising legal and ethical questions about the Trump administration’s justification for summarily killing 11 suspected drug smugglers.

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Psyche

Can We Be Friends With Bad People?

Some assume that befriending immoral people is itself morally wrong, but maintaining such friendships can be ethically permissible, even beneficial, if one resists assimilation, stays committed to moral principles, and seeks to positively influence the friend.

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Axios

Part 3: A Message to College Students

Axios CEO Jim VandeHei urges college students to engage thoughtfully in politics by voting, serving, staying informed, questioning their bubbles, sharing verified information, managing social media consumption, and keeping an eye on long-term global trends.

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