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TOP 3

1. Charlie Kirk, Turning Point USA founder, shot dead at 31 on college campus

2. Trump vows accountability after 'heinous act' claims Charlie Kirk's life in Utah

3. NYPD mourns fallen first responders on 24th anniversary of 9/11 attacks

MAJOR HEADLINES

POLITICAL TRAGEDY - Utah authorities update manhunt after fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk. Continue reading ...

'A TRUE FRIEND' - JD Vance pens heartfelt tribute to Charlie Kirk after assassination: 'You ran a good race, my friend.' Continue reading ...

'INCREDIBLE HUMAN BEING' - 'Deep wound for democracy': World leaders mourn death of Charlie Kirk. Continue reading ...

STRIKING BACK - Hegseth makes homeland security top mission in first interview as secretary of war. Continue reading ...

SCHOOL TERROR - Colorado governor 'praying for the victims' as teens critically injured in school shooting. Continue reading ...

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POLITICS

COMING TOGETHER - Dems, GOP lawmakers join forces to condemn political violence after Charlie Kirk shot. Continue reading ...

TRUTH EMERGES - 9/11 families celebrate 'historic, landmark decision' in long-running Saudi Arabia lawsuit. Continue reading ...

SWIFT RETRIBUTION - Pam Bondi says death penalty a possibility for Iryna Zarutska killer. Continue reading ...

SEE YOU IN COURT - 'This ruling is not the final word:' Trump appeals order blocking him from firing Fed governor Cook. Continue reading ...

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MEDIA

FORCE OF NATURE - Charlie Kirk rose to become conservative powerhouse, transformative campus figure. Continue reading ...

ON-AIR CLASH - Charlotte train stabbing sparks fiery debate among CNN panel over crime, justice system. Continue reading ...

TRUTH COMES OUT - MSNBC corrects contractor's false claim that Israeli forces killed Gaza boy during aid distribution. Continue reading ...

'HATEFUL' BACKFIRE - MSNBC fires analyst Matthew Dowd for 'unacceptable' comments about Charlie Kirk. Continue reading ...

OPINION

AUGUST PFLUGER - The quiet war: How terror has evolved since Sept 11. Continue reading ...

DAVID MARCUS - Progressive madness killed Charlie Kirk, a once-in-a-generation leader. Continue reading ...

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IN OTHER NEWS

FRIENDSHIP SHATTERED - Rosie O'Donnell says she 'felt betrayed' by Ellen DeGeneres' painful snub. Continue reading ...

LEGAL FALLOUT - UCLA quarterback arrested on felony charge, suspended from football team. Continue reading ...

AMERICAN CULTURE QUIZ - Test yourself on autumn amusements and federal firsts. Take the quiz here ...

KICKED TO THE CURB - Super Bowl hero cut from 49ers roster after brutal Week 1 performance. Continue reading ...

RESCUED RIDERS - Stranded travelers are shown exiting amusement park ride. See video ...

WATCH

LAURA INGRAHAM - Charlie Kirk had the drive to fight for what he believed in. See video ...

JESSE WATTERS - Charlie Kirk's assassination is a turning point. See video ...

SEAN HANNITY - Charlie Kirk wanted to do was offer young people validation for beliefs. See video ...

LISTEN

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