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This page is an archive of main headlines from the US for 13.09.2025.
It displays 150 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
13.09.2025 ⇢ The day of Erika Kirk's address and suspect Tyler Robinson's details
⌨US media heavily covered the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's assassination. The day began with extensive focus on Erika Kirk's first public remarks, where she delivered an emotional tribute and vowed to continue her husband's mission. Throughout the day, new details emerged regarding the alleged assassin, Tyler Robinson, including his quiet upbringing, a recent shift in political views, and reports of him living with a transgender partner.
Coverage also explored how a family tip led to Robinson's arrest and the societal repercussions, such as individuals losing jobs due to social media posts about Kirk's death. Discussions further delved into Kirk's legacy and influence, alongside broader political responses to the assassination.
Coverage also explored how a family tip led to Robinson's arrest and the societal repercussions, such as individuals losing jobs due to social media posts about Kirk's death. Discussions further delved into Kirk's legacy and influence, alongside broader political responses to the assassination.
13.09.2025
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Following Wednesday’s assassination, Americans nationwide have donated millions through online fundraisers to support the family of Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk.
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Associated Press
The family of the young Utah man accused of shooting Charlie Kirk told authorities he had recently become “more political” and recounted a dinner table conversation where they discussed whether the conservative activist was spreading hate.
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In her first public comments since husband Charlie was gunned down at a campus event in Utah two days earlier, the conservative icon's widow also offered thanks for first responders' heroic life-saving efforts and authorities' swift justice. Her comments came in a Friday night appearance carried by Newsmax.
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A teary-eyed Erika Frantzve Kirk, wife of the slain founder of Turning Point USA, addressed mourners for the first time Friday night in Arizona.
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Authorities in Utah have confirmed the identity of the suspect as 22-year-old Tyler Robinson. The suspect is in custody.
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Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk’s wife Erika Kirk made her first public address on Friday, two days after her husband was assassinated at the first stop of his “American Comeback Tour” at Utah Valley University.
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Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk’s wife Erika Kirk made her first public address on Friday, two days after her husband was assassinated at the first stop of his “American Comeback Tour” at Utah Valley University.
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One America News
A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent fatally shot an illegal alien on Friday morning in Franklin Park, Illinois, after he attempted to drive his car into agents, according to authorities.
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In her first public comments since husband Charlie was gunned down at a campus event in Utah two days earlier, the conservative icon's widow said that heinous crime would only energize the political movement he'd championed.
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Authorities are now reporting they’ve identified and taken into custody the assassin who shot Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University (UVU).
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01:28⇢Erika Kirk Addresses Nation After Husband's Assassination
⌨US media continues to focus on the aftermath of conservative activist Charlie Kirk's assassination. The dominant narrative revolves around Erika Kirk's first public address since her husband's death, where she delivered an emotional tribute and vowed to continue his movement (ABC News, Breitbart, Fox News, NY Post, The Hill, The Daily Wire, Newsmax, The Blaze). Coverage also provides new details about the alleged assassin, Tyler Robinson, highlighting his quiet upbringing and recent political shift (Washington Post, AP News).
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HuffPost
'You Have No Idea What You Just Have Unleashed Across This Entire Country'
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Associated Press
A 22-year-old Utah man who was booked on murder charges in the assassination of Charlie Kirk held deep disdain for the conservative activist’s provocative viewpoints and indicated to a family member that he was responsible for the shooting.
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By Anna Commander
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Tyler Robinson had been close to his parents and two brothers growing up, and would often go on outings camping or hunting, a neighbor said.
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Analysts and law enforcement are still sifting through evidence and conducting interviews to learn as much as they can about the suspect's beliefs, including bullet casings with messages inscribed on them.
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Authorities in Utah have confirmed the identity of the suspect as 22-year-old Tyler Robinson. The suspect is in custody.
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The Daily Beast
“I don’t know what this guy was into,” the MAGA commentator admitted one day after smearing the entire transgender community.
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THE SUSPECT: FROM SCHOLARSHIP KID TO ACCUSED ASSASSIN
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The Daily Beast
FBI Director Kash Patel created confusion during the hunt for Charlie Kirk’s killer—from a table at one of New York City’s most exclusive restaurants.
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The Daily Beast
Kash Patel created confusion during the hunt for Charlie Kirk’s killer—reportedly from a table at one of New York City’s most exclusive restaurants.
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It’s not Washington or Chicago but Republican-run, reliably right-wing states that lead the nation in gun violence rates.
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Washington Free Beacon
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Associated Press
The family of the young Utah man accused of shooting Charlie Kirk has told authorities he had recently become “more political” and recounted a dinner table conversation where they discussed whether the conservative activist was spreading hate.
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Some GOP officials want to clamp down on perceived expressions of schadenfreude about Charlie Kirk's death. Conservative activists are publicizing social media posts that are "celebrating" his death.
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Three reasons his message resonated so strongly with young conservatives.
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The killing of Charlie Kirk will be a radicalizing moment but should not alter our commitment to the American Way.
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The Federalist
The alleged ‘radicalized’ assassin did not get to this moment on his own. Investigation details show a young man steeped in leftist dogma.
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The Epoch Times
Trump and Utah Gov. Spencer Cox have already called for the death penalty.
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Offensive lineman isn't the highest-profile role in the NFL, but it might be the most important.
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The New York Times
F.B.I. leaders touted the immense federal deployment assigned to find the assassin. But their big break came with a single tip — from the suspect’s own family.
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The alleged gunman engraved ammunition with obscure memes, which experts said could signal he was seeking fame in niche online spaces.
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10:02⇢Charlie Kirk Assassination: Suspect's Past and Fallout Explored
⌨US media continues to extensively cover the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The focus has shifted to the emerging details of the alleged assassin, Tyler Robinson's, past, including his quiet upbringing, a recent shift to political views, and the memes and fascist references found on his bullets (CNN, The Epoch Times, LA Times, NBC News, NYTimes, AP News). Furthermore, the societal repercussions are being examined, with reports of individuals losing jobs due to social media posts about Kirk's death (NPR). Erika Kirk, Charlie Kirk's widow, continues to be a prominent voice, delivering a powerful message to her husband's killer (Fox News, HuffPost, Newsweek).
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A state murder case, by contrast, would be a slam dunk.
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X's AI chatbot Grok, the AI-search engine Perplexity and Google's AI summaries all provided false information in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's assassination.
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New York Post
Footage captured several marked and unmarked law enforcement cars parked inside a police-taped-off area outside the townhouse.
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New York Post
Footage captured several marked and unmarked law enforcement cars parked inside a police-taped-off area outside the townhouse.
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Conservative activist Charlie Kirk came to Utah Valley University to engage students in debate. Within minutes, a gunman fatally shot Kirk.
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The Daily Beast
Tyler Robinson, the prime suspect in Charlie Kirk’s assassination, comes from a proud MAGA family, according to his grandmother.
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Los Angeles Times
Tyler Robinson had been close to his parents and two brothers growing up, and would often go on outings camping or hunting, a neighbor said.
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Associated Press
A bevy of false and misleading claims proliferated on social media in the two days it took officials to arrest and publicly identify 22-year-old Tyler Robinson as the suspect in Wednesday’s assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
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How MAHA gets American history wrong.
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Charlie Kirk’s grieving widow shared a series of pictures of herself weeping over her slain husband’s casket in her first social media post since the conservative commentator was assassinated.
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Three reasons his message resonated so strongly with young conservatives.
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Los Angeles Times
Santa monica financial
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The Atlantic
Charlie Kirk’s closest allies will help determine whether the next few weeks bring confrontation, deescalation, or something in between.
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The murder of Charlie Kirk was a moral travesty. We can recognize that without ignoring that he repeatedly fanned the flames of political violence himself.
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After Charlie Kirk's suspected shooter was arrested this week, the search for answers continues.
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Trump Seems Bent on Targeting 'Radical' Speech in Wake of Kirk's Murder
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Conservative activist Charlie Kirk came to Utah Valley University to engage students in debate. Within minutes, a gunman fatally shot Kirk.
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The Daily Beast
Bereaved fans of the late far right activist are hellbent on getting anyone who criticises him fired from their jobs.
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14:26⇢Charlie Kirk Aftermath: AI Falsehoods, Political Responses, and Media Reactions
⌨US media continues its extensive focus on the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. New developments include reports of AI generating false claims about his death (CBS, AP News) and the suspected assassin (CBS). Additionally, there is a growing examination of the political responses to the assassination, including Trump's reactions and calls for crackdowns on "radical speech" (MSNBC, HuffPost, Reason) and Spencer Cox's address (The Hill). Media outlets are also discussing the impact of Kirk's death on political discourse and the broader conservative movement, noting "MAGA Karens" targeting critics (The Daily Beast) and the continuing public appearances of Kirk's widow, Erika Kirk (NY Post).
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The Daily Beast
Bereaved fans of the late far right activist are hellbent on getting anyone who criticises him fired from their jobs.
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F.B.I. leaders touted the immense federal deployment assigned to find the assassin. But their big break came with a single tip — from the suspect’s own family.
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Horror author Stephen King faced significant backlash for his reaction to the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
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New York Post
Tyler Robinson was “deeply indoctrinated with leftist ideology,” a preliminary investigation revealed according to Utah Gov. Spencer Cox.
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In the wake of the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, vigils and gatherings to honor him have sprung up around the country.
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The Washington Post
Lawmakers may soon boost funding for their own security as concerns about political threats rise after the assassination of Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk.
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Erika Kirk said Charlie Kirk's mission will continue, and thanked law enforcement and President Trump for supporting her family in the aftermath of her husband's death.
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Friends and family of Tyler Robinson expressed shock to learn that he is accused of fatally shooting the conservative figure.
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The Epoch Times
Kirk centered his conservative movement around engaging young minds in political debate and raising up new voices.
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That individual, who has yet to be identified by the authorities, is now fully cooperating with the FBI on its investigation into the fatal shooting of the conservative activist, the source added.
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The Atlantic
Utah’s grieving governor opens up about his state, the country’s dangerous spiral, and a haunting conversation with the president
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The Daily Beast
South Carolina’s Clemson University confirmed it’s suspended one of its faculty members for provocative online posts about this week’s assassination of far-right activist Charlie Kirk.
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Horror author Stephen King faced significant backlash for his reaction to the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
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Mother Jones
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The Washington Post
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17:11⇢Charlie Kirk Killing: Suspect's Identity and Motives Unveiled
⌨US media continues its intensive focus on the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. New reports delve into the alleged killer, Tyler Robinson, revealing his "squeaky clean" image (NBC News), his cohabitation with a transgender partner (NY Post), and how a family tip led to his arrest (NYTimes, CNN, Boston Globe, Fox News). Discussions also cover the ongoing efforts to understand the motive (USA Today) and how Kirk inspired a generation of conservative influencers (The Epoch Times, Washington Post, The Hill, NPR).
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Newsmax
Trump: GOP Shouldn't Deal With Dems on Funding Bill
President Donald Trump says Republicans shouldn't even "bother" dealing with Democrats to approve legislation funding the federal government.
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The Washington Post
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Breitbart News
Charlie Kirk was assassinated Wednesday while answering a question about transgender shooters, and the alleged assassin is reportedly a 22-year-old man with a transgender partner.
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The Washington Post
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One America News
Following the assassination of the 31-year-old conservative activist Charlie Kirk, his wife, Erika Kirk, made her first public address, promising to continue his legacy.
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In Orem, Utah, where conservative star Charlie Kirk was assassinated, family, faith and patriotism run deep. How can this city move forward?
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The Daily Beast
FBI director Kash Patel was criticized for his use of social media to provide updates on the investigation.
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Authorities announced they had arrested Tyler Robinson in St. George, Utah, and accused him of the murder of Charlie Kirk.
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The Washington Post
President Trump said he’s ready to place sanctions on Russia as long as NATO allies agree to do the same, as he continues to rail against the war between Russia and Ukraine.
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Tyler Robinson had been close to his parents and two brothers growing up, and would often go on outings camping or hunting, a neighbor said.
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The New York Times
Historians say the lessons of this particular time will depend on Americans themselves, and what kind of a nation they want it to be.
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"This is everywhere. Every community, every town, every state," one of the suspect's neighbors said. "It's going to be everybody's neighbor, everybody's classmate. It's not at all unusual anymore."
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Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking an event at Utah Valley University.
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The New York Times
Historians say the lessons of this particular time will depend on Americans themselves, and what kind of a nation they want it to be.
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Students who witnessed Charlie Kirk’s assassination at Utah Valley University are reckoning with trauma and grief.
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In the emotional post, the widow reflected on her husband's mission and vowed his message would only be amplified.
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The Washington Post
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The event, hosted by the organization the conservative activist founded when he was 18 years old, will take place in Arizona.
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Los Angeles Times
Santa Monica has declared itself in fiscal distress amid a budget crisis driven by $229 million in sexual abuse settlement payouts.
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20:42⇢Charlie Kirk's Legacy and Suspect's Trans Partner Examined
⌨US media continues to focus on the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's assassination. Reports increasingly highlight that the alleged assassin, Tyler Robinson, lived with a transgender partner (Breitbart, Fox News, Daily Caller, Washington Examiner, NY Post). This detail is frequently mentioned alongside the ongoing investigation into the shooting (CBS, AP News). Discussions also delve into Kirk's legacy and influence on a generation (NYTimes, Washington Post, NBC News, The Epoch Times, Vox), with his widow, Erika Kirk, vowing to continue his mission (OANN, USA Today).
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The Vermont independent has already backed seven candidates in competitive primaries.
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Students who witnessed Charlie Kirk’s assassination at Utah Valley University are reckoning with trauma and grief.
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Former White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre testified before the House Oversight Committee as part of an investigation into former President Joe Biden’s physical and cognitive fitness while in office.
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A growing number of GOP-led states are attempting to make it more difficult for citizen-led ballot initiatives to succeed.
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Kirk, 31, was shot and killed Wednesday while speaking at Utah Valley University.
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One America News
Following the assassination of the 31-year-old conservative activist Charlie Kirk, his wife, Erika Kirk, made her first public address, promising to continue his legacy.
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The Washington Post
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One America News
Turning Point USA (TPUSA) has announced the date and location for the memorial and funeral service for co-founder Charlie Kirk.
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Associated Press
FBI Director Kash Patel is bracing for scrutiny over his leadership of the Charlie Kirk investigation and other areas when he appears before Congress this coming week for oversight hearings.
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Charlie Kirk was assassinated Wednesday while answering a question about transgender shooters, and the alleged assassin is reportedly a 22-year-old man with a transgender partner.
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A memorial service for Charlie Kirk is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 21, in Glendale, Arizona at State Farm Stadium, the home of the NFL's Cardinals.
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Energy Secretary Chris Wright has disbanded a controversial Climate Working Group (CWG), which wrote a report that scientists say was full of errors and misrepresented climate science.
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Charlie Kirk was assassinated Wednesday while answering a question about transgender shooters, and the alleged assassin is reportedly a 22-year-old man with a transgender partner.
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The Washington Post
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