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Authorities say suspect in the Charlie Kirk shooting is in custody

Fri, 09/12/2025 - 09:29

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox opened a press briefing Friday morning by saying: "We got him." He named the suspect as Tyler Robinson and said he was turned in to authorities on Thursday night.

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South Africa reopens inquest into death of Steve Biko

Fri, 09/12/2025 - 07:54

South Africa has reopened the investigation into the death of anti-apartheid leader Steve Biko — 48 years after he was killed in police custody.

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Memphis latest city Trump is targeting for federal government actions to combat crime

Fri, 09/12/2025 - 07:51

In an interview Friday morning, President Trump announced Memphis is his next target for federal intervention to combat crime. The president said he has support from Tennessee's governor and Memphis' mayor.

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A look at the status of the FBI investigation into Charlie Kirk's killing

Fri, 09/12/2025 - 05:49

NPR speaks with Juliette Kayyem, Harvard lecturer and former Homeland Security assistant secretary, about the current status of the FBI investigation into Charlie Kirk's killing Wednesday.

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The latest on the murder of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk

Fri, 09/12/2025 - 05:48

The person who shot and killed right-wing activist Charlie Kirk is still at large. On Thursday, officials shared photos and video of a suspect running from the scene. NPR reports on the latest.

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Police share video of Charlie Kirk shooting person of interest. And, prices rise

Fri, 09/12/2025 - 05:28

Police shared photos and a video of a person fleeing from the scene after Charlie Kirk was fatally shot. Plus, inflation is rising, and the job market is weakening. So why are stocks soaring?

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Prince Harry makes surprise visit to Ukraine in support of wounded troops

Fri, 09/12/2025 - 04:37

Britain's Prince Harry has arrived in Ukraine for a surprise visit in support of wounded service members.

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Why mothers in the U.S. are scaling back on their work lives

Fri, 09/12/2025 - 04:02

Workforce participation for moms in the U.S. has been dropping for most of this year, and the reasons are more complicated than return-to-office mandates. The team from "The Indicator" explains why.

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Insect populations drop even without direct human interference, a new study finds

Fri, 09/12/2025 - 04:01

Research published this month found that even in pristine, untouched areas, insect populations are still on the decline. Climate change is a likely culprit.

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Something big collapsed this week — again. Do you know what? Take our quiz

Fri, 09/12/2025 - 04:01

This week, we had news of a drawing that may or may not be the president's, and of a rock that may or may not indicate that Mars had life.

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CBS shifts to accommodate the right under new owner

Fri, 09/12/2025 - 04:00

CBS's new owner, David Ellison, has taken concrete steps to address the concerns of the news division's sharpest critics — particularly President Trump and his allies.

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This shop fixes student instruments for free. Now, a music legend is chipping in

Fri, 09/12/2025 - 04:00

Herb Alpert got his start playing trumpet in L.A.'s public schools. He wants to help make that "magic" possible for students.

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COMIC: 7 signs it's time to call it quits

Fri, 09/12/2025 - 04:00

It's hard to know when to give up on a goal, especially when you've invested so much time, effort and resources into it. Here are 7 signals you might be ready to move on.

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Wary of RFK Jr., Colorado started revamping its vaccine policies last spring

Fri, 09/12/2025 - 04:00

While Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., dismantles the federal institutions that set vaccine policy, states like Colorado are changing laws and regulations in an effort to preserve access to vaccines.

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Health care costs are soaring. Blame insurers, drug companies — and your employer

Fri, 09/12/2025 - 04:00

Some 154 million people in the United States get health care through their employer — and for many, their costs are about to go way up.

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These fired DOJ lawyers are finding new ways to make a difference

Fri, 09/12/2025 - 04:00

Four prosecutors who worked on Capitol riot cases have found a way to continue public service after leaving the Justice Department. They're all colleagues again.

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Charlie Kirk's killing raises the stakes for campus security

Thu, 09/11/2025 - 20:41

How much security at a campus event is enough? Campus police are mulling the question.

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They want a COVID shot to protect their health or at-risk family. They can't get it

Thu, 09/11/2025 - 18:33

Though the FDA narrowed criteria for the shots, many people still want them, to avoid illness and protect vulnerable family members. Some are turned down at the pharmacy or have to jump through hoops.

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Jazz head at Kennedy Center is the latest firing at the beleaguered arts institution

Thu, 09/11/2025 - 18:12

The firing of Kevin Struthers is the latest in a line of dismissals and resignations at the D.C. arts behemoth.

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Senate Republicans turn to 'nuclear option' to speed confirmation of Trump nominees

Thu, 09/11/2025 - 18:11

The change will allow certain nominees to be confirmed in groups rather than by individual vote. It follows months of GOP complaints that Democrats were dragging out the confirmation process.

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