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September 17, 2025

CNN

Read the Charges in Kirk Case

Tyler Robinson, the suspect in the killing of Charlie Kirk, was charged Tuesday with aggravated murder among other charges. Read the official court document detailing the offenses with which he is being charged.
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Al Jazeera

Gaza Offensive Intensifies

Israel’s heaviest assault in two years has turned Gaza City into a scene of mass flight, with at least 91 killed Tuesday, thousands fleeing under bombardment, and a UN commission declaring the war a genocide.
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NBC News

Trump To Crackdown on “Far Left”

In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, the Trump administration has vowed to target so-called “far left” groups, even as prosecutors say there is no evidence linking the suspect to any organized network.
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Axios

Half of Young People Are Lonely

Half of U.S. youth report that loneliness and family struggles disrupt their mental health daily, with sharp disparities tied to income and LGBTQ+ identity, according to a new survey from Hopelab and Data For Progress.
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The Hollywood Reporter

Remembering Robert Redford

Robert Redford, the Oscar-winning actor, director, and Sundance founder whose charisma and rule-breaking spirit made him one of Hollywood’s most enduring icons, has died at 89.
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New York Post

Celebrants Welcome Mangione

Fans of accused killer Luigi Mangione erupted in celebration outside a Manhattan courthouse after a judge tossed terrorism charges in the UnitedHealthcare CEO’s slaying, even as he still faces murder counts and a possible federal death penalty.
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The New York Times

The Quiet Triumph of King Charles III

Tina Brown surmises that King Charles III is quietly redefining the role of monarchy, blending seasoned diplomacy, moral gravitas, and personal warmth to assert the crown’s relevance amid political turbulence and a rapidly changing modern world.
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The Wall Street Journal

The Only Person Mamdani Will Arrest

Alan Dershowitz argues that New York City mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani’s vow to have Benjamin Netanyahu arrested if he visits the city is legally impossible, diplomatically reckless, and dangerously unserious.
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The Washington Post

Shrinking Independence for Kids

Once measured in miles, children’s freedom to roam has shrunk to mere feet, a cultural shift experts warn is fueling anxiety, disconnection from nature, and a loss of confidence — but one that communities can begin to reverse.
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The New York Times

Fateful Retention Vote Looms in PA

Pennsylvania voters will decide this November whether three Democratic state Supreme Court justices keep their seats, a little-noticed retention election that could shape the balance of power in the swing state ahead of 2028.
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Politico

Sotomayor Rebukes Bondi

Justice Sonia Sotomayor warned against efforts to “criminalize free speech” in remarks seen as a sharp rebuke of Attorney General Pam Bondi’s recent comments on targeting “hate speech” after Charlie Kirk’s killing.
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Mediaite

Read Kirk Assassin's Texts

Prosecutors released texts in which Tyler Robinson appears to confess to assassinating Charlie Kirk, describe a week-long plan and a hidden rifle, and urge his roommate to stay silent.
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Study Finds

Circumcision Rates Decline

Despite strong medical endorsements, U.S. newborn circumcision rates fell from 54% in 2012 to 49% in 2022, driven largely by declines among White families and influenced by cultural shifts, skepticism toward medicine, and demographic changes.
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People

Harry's Step Toward King Charles

Prince Harry and King Charles shared their first private, one-on-one meeting in 19 months, a “massive step” toward rebuilding trust that insiders say signals a cautiously hopeful path for royal reconciliation, highlighted by Queen Camilla’s absence.
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E! News

Brady in Raiders' Booth OK'd

The NFL confirmed that Tom Brady did not violate any rules by stepping into the Las Vegas Raiders’ coaching booth during their Sept. 15 game, as owners are allowed to be in the booth and use headsets.
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The Wall Street Journal

WSJ: Bondi Needs Free Speech Lesson

The Wall Street Journal Editorial Board criticizes Attorney General Pam Bondi for conflating “hate speech” with illegal activity, arguing she misunderstands basic First Amendment protections.
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Yahoo Sports

Cal Raleigh's Dream Season Continues

Cal Raleigh hit two home runs Tuesday night to tie Ken Griffey Jr.’s Mariners single-season record at 56, while also breaking Mickey Mantle’s MLB record for home runs by a switch-hitter in one season.
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KTLA

DA: Menendez Bid Meritless

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman called the Menendez brothers’ request for a new trial in their parents’ 1989 murders “meritless” after a judge denied their habeas petition.
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