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The Hollywood Reporter

Emmys Silent on Kirk Tragedy

The 2025 Emmy Awards avoided directly addressing the assassination of Charlie Kirk, opting for a mostly apolitical telecast sprinkled with selective political statements and calls for unity.

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NFL

Chiefs Start 0-2 Under Mahomes

The Kansas City Chiefs fell to 0-2 for the first time in the Patrick Mahomes era after a costly miscue with Travis Kelce helped the Philadelphia Eagles secure a 20-17 Super Bowl rematch win.

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The Washington Post

Shooting Suspect Motive Still Unclear

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said investigators have learned that Charlie Kirk’s accused killer, Tyler Robinson, held a “leftist ideology,” but emphasized that the motive behind the shooting remains unclear.

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CNN

Fetterman: Trump Not an Autocrat

Sen. John Fetterman urged Democrats to use a more moderate strategy while stressing that Donald Trump, though unconventional, is “not an autocrat” but the product of a democratic election.

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The New York Times

Governor Hochul Endorses Mamdani

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul endorsed Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani for mayor, citing shared priorities on affordability, safety, and standing up to President Trump despite some policy disagreements.

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CBS News

Pope Leo XIV Turns 70 at Vatican

Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S.-born pontiff and the youngest in four decades, celebrated his 70th birthday at the Vatican with prayers, global well-wishes, and a cake from America’s new ambassador.

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Mediaite

Kilmeade Apologizes for Remarks

Fox News host Brian Kilmeade apologized for what he called an “extremely callous” remark after suggesting violent homeless people should be killed during a “Fox & Friends” segment.

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Axios

College Isn't Worth It, or Is It?

Despite growing skepticism and rising costs, new data shows that a college degree still pays off significantly, with graduates earning more than twice as much as those with only a high school diploma.

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Associated Press

Notre Dame Ranks Despite 0-2 Start

Texas A&M surged to No. 10 in the Associated Press Top 25 after a dramatic last-minute win at Notre Dame, while the Irish made history as the first 0-2 team to remain ranked since 1988.

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Axios

Transgender Roommate "Aghast"

Investigators are examining whether Tyler Robinson’s alleged anger at Charlie Kirk’s views on gender identity, potentially influenced by his transgender roommate, could help explain a motive for the killing.

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Politico

We've Become Desensitized to Violence

A Politico review finds that as political violence has become more frequent in the U.S., Americans are quickly moving on, suggesting a growing national desensitization to such events.

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USA Today

Agent on Leave for "Karma" Post

A Secret Service agent was placed on administrative leave after posting a Facebook message suggesting Charlie Kirk deserved “karma,” prompting calls for an internal investigation.

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New York Post

Fitness Influencer Faces Backlash

Fitness influencer Daisy Keech Yerger faced a wave of hateful comments from her 5.1 million Instagram followers after posting tributes mourning Charlie Kirk’s assassination, prompting her to reaffirm her stance and condemn the negativity.

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Deadline

"The Studio" Wins Top Comedy

Seth Rogen’s Apple comedy “The Studio” swept the 2025 Emmys, winning Outstanding Comedy Series along with three other awards: Lead Actor in a Comedy Series (Rogen), Directing for a Comedy Series, and Writing for a Comedy Series

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Variety

Maher: "Both Sides Do It Now"

On HBO’s Real Time, Bill Maher addressed the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, urging both political sides to acknowledge their roles in escalating violence and warning that such attacks are becoming increasingly normalized among younger Americans.

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CalMatters

CA Law Targets Masked Officers

California lawmakers passed two controversial bills late in the legislative session banning ICE and other law enforcement officers from wearing masks and requiring them to be readily identifiable, drawing sharp partisan and police union opposition.

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New York Post

NFL Teams' Tributes to Kirk Vary

While most NFL teams held moments of silence for assassinated activist Charlie Kirk, the Bengals, Lions, Colts, Vikings, and Ravens did not observe the tribute during Sunday’s games.

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The Wall Street Journal

Toxic Fumes Plague Air Travel

A Delta flight to South Carolina was rerouted back to Atlanta after a haze caused by leaking toxic oil filled the plane cabin, with doctors comparing brain effects to concussions in NFL players.

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NBC News

Trump Expands White House Ballroom

President Trump announced that the new White House ballroom will be larger than initially planned, expanding its capacity to 900 people, nearly 40% more than originally described, at an estimated cost of $200 million.

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Annenberg Public Policy Center

Americans' Civics Knowledge Up

The 2025 Annenberg Constitution Day Civics Survey finds that Americans’ knowledge of basic civics—such as the three branches of government and First Amendment rights—has increased, even as partisan divides widen.

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