Tyler Robinson is appearing in court in Utah where a judge will decide if there is enough evidence to move his case to trial for the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The court hearing will focus on whether the prosecutors have probable cause to continue and if factors exist to consider the death penalty, but it will not decide guilt or innocence.
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Tyler Robinson is charged with killing Charlie Kirk at a public event in Utah in September 2025.
Prosecutors say the shooting was deliberate and politically motivated.
Evidence includes an engraved shell casing and hostile messages connected to Robinson.
The court will decide if there is enough proof to go to trial and if the case qualifies for a death penalty consideration.
The hearing is not a trial and will not determine Robinson’s guilt.
Key questions remain about Robinson’s motive and if others were put at risk during the shooting.
Robinson’s home and devices were searched in a long investigation, but no detailed planning or manifesto was found.
Experts say trials often answer legal questions but may not fully explain why a person commits a crime.
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A man in Oklahoma, Ryan Bassham, has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder after an explosion at a marijuana extraction facility killed two employees. The blast damaged nearby businesses, and authorities believe unsafe chemical use caused the accident.
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Ryan Bassham, 35, turned himself in and was charged with two counts of first-degree murder.
The explosion happened early Thursday at Solos Extracts near Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Two employees, Michael Newman and Stephen Scott, died in the explosion.
Prosecutors believe the employees were illegally handling dangerous chemicals.
The facility was trying to update its marijuana license and narcotics registration.
A fire marshal found outdated and hazardous equipment at the facility before the blast.
After the explosion, large amounts of liquid propane and other dangerous materials were found onsite.
The explosion damaged nearby businesses but no other people were hurt.
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The jury in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial in Massachusetts reported they cannot agree on a verdict after four days of discussion. Judge William Sullivan asked them to keep trying to reach a unanimous decision about whether Clancy is guilty of killing her three children or not guilty by reason of insanity.
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The jury has been deliberating for more than 17 hours over four days and includes nine women and three men.
Lindsay Clancy is charged with first-degree murder in the deaths of her three children in January 2023.
Clancy pleads not guilty, claiming she was overmedicated and had postpartum psychosis, a serious mental illness after childbirth.
Prosecutors argue Clancy planned the killings and knew what she was doing was wrong.
The jury has reviewed testimony from 85 witnesses and over 200 pieces of evidence.
The main question is whether Clancy understood right from wrong when she killed her children.
If found guilty, Clancy could go to prison. If found not guilty by reason of insanity, she will stay in a state hospital under review.
The judge encouraged the jury to continue discussing the case to reach a unanimous verdict.
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The Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) is updating its 100-year-old Code of Ethics for journalists to address modern challenges like artificial intelligence (AI) and the rise of independent journalists. This update aims to help maintain trust in the media and guide journalists on ethical issues in today's changing news environment.
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The SPJ Code of Ethics has been a voluntary guide for journalists for about 100 years.
The code is short, less than 1,000 words, and focuses on four main journalistic principles.
The code is being updated for the first time in 12 years and only the sixth time ever.
Updating the code took many meetings and about a year of work by ethics experts.
New technologies, especially AI, have raised ethical questions the code needs to address.
The code now also aims to include independent or “creator” journalists who work outside traditional media.
One goal of the update is to help restore public trust in journalism.
The updated code remains voluntary and is not legally enforceable.
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In July, U.S. job openings increased slightly to 7.27 million, showing the labor market stayed strong despite rising costs that affect family budgets. Employers added an average of 61,000 jobs each month this year, with unemployment remaining low near 4.1%.
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Job openings rose to 7.27 million in July from 7.18 million in June.
Layoffs fell in July, meaning fewer people lost their jobs.
The number of workers quitting jobs also dropped, showing some caution about finding new jobs.
On average, employers added 61,000 jobs per month so far in 2026.
This job growth is better than 2025, when fewer than 10,000 jobs were added monthly.
High interest rates and President Trump’s tariffs discouraged hiring in the past.
The unemployment rate stayed low at about 4.1%.
Forecasts expect 65,000 jobs added in August with unemployment slightly rising to 4.2%.
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House Democratic leaders are speaking as lawmakers work on many important issues this week. They must deal with the possibility of a government shutdown, ongoing conflict with Iran, and problems with affordability while also passing government funding before September 30.
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House Democratic leaders gave remarks about current issues facing Congress.
Lawmakers have a busy week with many important tasks to complete.
Congress must pass a funding bill to prevent a government shutdown by September 30.
The U.S. is dealing with tensions related to the war with Iran.
Affordability issues are a concern for many Americans and part of the legislative focus.
The Senate has already passed a continuing resolution (a temporary funding measure).
The House is working to pass funding before the deadline to keep the government open.
These issues are creating urgency for Congress to act quickly this week.
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President Donald Trump has renamed Lake Ontario on federal maps to “Lake America,” a move that Google followed but other organizations like the Associated Press have resisted in similar past cases. Congress has the power to restore the original name but is unlikely to act due to its current political composition, making the issue part of the broader debate over the balance of power between the president and Congress.
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President Trump renamed Lake Ontario to “Lake America” on federal government maps.
Google Maps changed the name to “Lake America” in the U.S., while Canada and the rest of the world keep “Lake Ontario.”
Apple has been asked by President Trump to change the lake’s name on its maps, but it has not yet responded.
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names normally standardizes place names for the government.
Congress passed laws creating the system for geographic names and can pass new laws to restore the original lake name.
Republicans control both chambers of Congress and currently show little desire to challenge President Trump’s decisions.
Similar past renamings, like the “Gulf of America,” were rejected by media due to international recognition of the original names.
The name change reflects wider tensions over presidential power and Congress’s role in governance.
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President Donald Trump asked Congress to quickly approve tax benefits for making movies and TV shows in the United States. He mentioned that he had talked with actor Jon Voight about jobs in the film industry moving to other countries.
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President Trump posted on Truth Social asking Congress to approve tax incentives for movie and TV production.
He met with actor Jon Voight earlier the same day.
Their discussion was about film industry jobs leaving the U.S. for other countries.
The tax incentives aim to keep production work and jobs inside the United States.
Congress has not yet approved these federal tax incentives.
The president wants the approval to happen immediately.
The film and TV industry is concerned about losing work overseas.
The incentives would provide financial benefits to companies making movies and shows in the U.S.
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Some people who once supported President Trump’s “Make America Great Again” (Maga) movement are now leaving it and speaking out about why they changed their minds. A nonprofit called Leaving Maga offers support for people who want to move away from the movement and its ideas.
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Maga started as a slogan in President Trump’s 2014 campaign but became an identity connected to conservative and “America first” views.
The Maga movement relied on conspiracy theories and survived legal challenges and a lost election.
Rich Logis left Maga in 2022 and started Leaving Maga to help others who want to leave by offering support groups and meetups.
Leaving Maga runs a billboard campaign in 27 states with the message “Having doubts? You are not alone.”
People leaving Maga often question their beliefs, relationships, and reasons for supporting the movement.
They face criticism from both Maga supporters and some critics who do not forgive past actions.
Steven Francisci shared his story of growing up with Maga beliefs, going through trauma and therapy, and eventually leaving Maga by 2024.
After leaving Maga, Francisci voted for Kamala Harris and joined the Democratic committee.
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A 10-year-old autistic boy was permanently excluded from his primary school after bringing a replica butterfly knife to school. The high court ruled that the exclusion was unfair and quashed it, saying permanent exclusion should be a last option and carefully assessed.
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The boy brought a replica butterfly knife with rounded, unsharpened blades to school in July 2025.
He handed the knife to a friend who used it in a playground altercation without causing serious injury.
The knife may have been closer to a fidget toy rather than a weapon.
The school temporarily excluded him first, then made the exclusion permanent.
The judge criticized the school’s decision process and said exclusion must be proportional and a last resort.
The judge recommended that the Department for Education update its exclusion guidance.
In the 2024-25 autumn term, 3,700 permanent exclusions happened in England, mostly in secondary schools.
The boy’s mother expressed relief and hopes the ruling helps other children facing similar exclusions.
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The article explains that people living with HIV need continuous access to Medicaid coverage for their health and survival. It warns that stopping or reducing this coverage could seriously harm those who rely on it for treatment and care.
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HIV can become deadly without proper treatment and care.
Medicaid is a program that helps cover health costs for many people, including those with HIV.
People living with HIV need ongoing medical care to manage their condition.
Interruptions or loss of Medicaid coverage can put their health at risk.
Maintaining Medicaid coverage ensures people with HIV can get the treatments they need.
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The Trump administration announced new details about its oil deal with Venezuela. The Pentagon’s Office of Strategic Capital will own 35% of North American Blue Energy Partners, a major private oil producer in Venezuela.
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The Trump administration revealed more information on Monday evening about the Venezuela oil deal.
The Pentagon’s Office of Strategic Capital will own 35% of North American Blue Energy Partners.
North American Blue Energy Partners is the second-largest private oil producer in Venezuela.
The deal involves increased U.S. involvement in Venezuela’s oil industry through this investment.
This is part of the administration’s strategy to engage economically with Venezuela’s energy sector.
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A House Oversight panel will hold a hearing to look into birth tourism, where foreign women come to the U.S. to have babies so their children gain citizenship. This follows a Supreme Court decision that limited President Trump’s attempts to change birthright citizenship rules.
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The hearing is scheduled for Tuesday morning.
The focus is on birth tourism, meaning traveling to the U.S. to give birth for citizenship benefits.
The panel will investigate companies that offer maternity services specifically for these foreign women.
Republicans have raised concerns about birth tourism.
This hearing comes months after the Supreme Court ruled against President Trump’s efforts to restrict birthright citizenship.
Birthright citizenship means anyone born in the U.S. automatically becomes a citizen.
The panel is part of the House Oversight Committee, which checks on government and public issues.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson and Republican leaders are set to speak as the House gets ready to vote on a temporary government funding bill. The bill, passed earlier by the Senate, aims to prevent a government shutdown by extending funding until December 11.
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The House will vote on a continuing resolution (CR) that funds the government temporarily.
The CR is designed to prevent a government shutdown after the current funding ends on September 30.
The Senate approved the CR earlier this month.
If passed, the CR would keep the government funded until December 11.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is leading the GOP discussion on the bill.
The CR is a short-term fix while lawmakers work on a longer budget deal.
A government shutdown means many federal government operations would stop due to lack of funding.
The vote is happening as the September 30 deadline approaches.
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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is speaking about reducing harmful screen time for children. The government wants stronger rules to protect kids online by involving schools, families, and tech companies to encourage healthier use of digital devices.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is the Health and Human Services Secretary.
He is addressing problems with too much screen time for children.
The government is asking for better protections for kids on the internet.
Efforts include actions by schools, families, and technology companies.
Lawmakers are considering new laws related to screen time and online safety.
The goal is to promote healthier digital habits among children.
This topic is part of a larger focus on children's health and safety online.
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President Donald Trump has brought back the Presidential Fitness Test, which had stopped in 2013. This means many children will take different physical tests this year to check their fitness levels.
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The Presidential Fitness Test was originally stopped in 2013.
President Trump has decided to bring the test back.
The test measures various physical abilities of children.
The goal is to check and promote physical fitness in young people.
Dr. Amanda Kravitz, a doctor who works with children, provided information about this change.
The news was shared on CBS News.
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Billy Allison, 36, has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Matthew O’Gara and to causing serious injury to another man in Staffordshire. The trial is set to begin in October and is expected to last about 10 days.
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Billy Allison is a member of the group Raise the Colours.
He has been charged with the murder of Matthew O’Gara and causing grievous bodily harm to a second person.
The incident occurred outside Ricco & Loren bar in Lichfield on May 24.
O’Gara was a businessman and director of the Plough pub in Huddlesford.
O’Gara died in hospital two days after the assault.
The second man involved also went to hospital but was later discharged.
Allison appeared in court via video from prison and pleaded not guilty.
The trial is scheduled to start on October 28 and may last around 10 days.
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A father shared how he responded calmly when a child used an offensive word to ask about his disabled toddler. He turned the moment into a lesson on respect and understanding, encouraging open and kind conversations about disabilities.
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Chris Herring’s 16-month-old son, Oliver, has ReNU Syndrome, a rare brain disorder causing severe developmental delays and physical challenges.
Oliver is non-verbal and requires ongoing support for issues like seizures and muscle weakness.
A young boy asked if Oliver was “retarded,” a hurtful slur, during a public outing.
Instead of getting upset, Chris explained to the boy that Oliver is strong and works hard, and suggested using kinder words.
Chris shared this story on social media to encourage respectful curiosity and educate people about ReNU Syndrome.
The condition affects brain development and is often underdiagnosed, but families can request full genome testing for better diagnosis.
Chris urges parents to teach children to be inclusive and to ask questions politely about people who are different.
He emphasizes that disabilities do not reduce a person’s value or potential.
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Mary Peltola is now the only Democrat in Alaska’s Senate race after fellow Democrat David Leslie dropped out. This changes the race dynamic as Peltola faces three Republicans in the November election, and forecasts have slightly favored her since Leslie’s exit.
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David Leslie, a Democrat who finished fourth in the primary, withdrew on August 31.
Leslie’s withdrawal allowed Gerald Heikes, initially fifth, to join the general election.
Mary Peltola received 49.54% of the primary vote; Republican Senator Dan S. Sullivan got 41.40%.
Alaska’s general election uses ranked-choice voting, where voters rank candidates and votes transfer until someone gets over 50%.
Polls show a close race, with Peltola slightly ahead in some but trailing in others.
Prediction markets gave Peltola roughly a 63-66% chance of winning in early August.
The presence of Daniel J. Sullivan Jr., who shares a name with the incumbent Dan S. Sullivan, adds complexity.
Alaska’s election system allows the top four primary candidates to advance regardless of party affiliation.
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Senator Ed Markey, who has progressive views, is running against Representative Seth Moulton, who has more moderate views, in the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate seat in Massachusetts. The race is part of the upcoming election.
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Ed Markey is the current U.S. Senator from Massachusetts.
Seth Moulton is a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts.
Markey has a progressive political stance.
Moulton is considered a moderate Democrat.
They are competing in the Democratic primary for the Senate seat.
The primary will determine who runs as the Democratic candidate in the general election.
This race has attracted attention because of the differing political views.
The Senate seat could impact the balance of power in the U.S. Senate.
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