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Trump is making a state visit to the U.K., the homeland of his immigrant mother

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President Trump's U.K. state visit this week won't include the Scottish island where his late immigrant mother was born. Mary Anne MacLeod was a Gaelic speaker who learned English as a second language.

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Over 100,000 attend London rally organized by far-right activist, clashes break out

A demonstrator stands on the head of the South Bank lion that sits on the side of the Westminster Bridge, during a Tommy Robinson-led Unite the Kingdom march and rally in London, on Saturday.

The march, organized by far-right activist Tommy Robinson, drew more than 110,000 people on Saturday.

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Trump administration launches trial program to fast-track electric air taxis

An electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, flies above the Joby eVTOL aircraft, during a demonstration of eVTOLs Nov. 13, 2023, in New York.

The FAA is seeking proposals for projects that will include piloted and unmanned operations with a focus on electric air taxis, also called an electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.

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Earl Richardson, an educator 'armed with history' and who changed HBCUs, dies

Earl Richardson was the president of Morgan State University between 1984 and 2010.

Richardson, a former president at Baltimore's Morgan State University, led a lawsuit that ended in a historic settlement for four historically Black colleges and universities in Maryland. He was 81.

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David Bowie fans can explore his legacy at close quarters at an unusual new archive in London

A picture of the inside of the David Bowie Centre, a new archive at the V&A East Storehouse in London, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, ahead of its public opening.

A new exhibition in London shares David Bowie's archive, tracing his personas and evolution as a musician and artist.

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Israel ramps up strikes on Gaza City and hospital says at least 32 are dead

Smoke and flames rise after an Israeli military strike on a building in Gaza City, Friday, Sept. 12, 2025.

The dead included 12 children, according to Shifa Hospital. Israel in recent days has destroyed multiple high-rise buildings and accused Hamas of putting surveillance equipment in them.

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FAA seeks to fine Boeing $3.1 million for safety violations, door plug blowout

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The FAA said it identified hundreds of quality system violations at Boeing's 737 factory in Renton, Wash., and Boeing subcontractor Spirit AeroSystems' 737 factory in Wichita, Kan.

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Utah residents are reeling knowing the Charlie Kirk suspect is one of their own

Kristin Schwiermann has lived in this home in Washington, Utah for 16 years. She says she has known the Robinson family "a long time." Tyler Robinson is a suspect in the Charlie Kirk assassination that took place Wednesday.

"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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Fed's Cook claimed second residence as 'vacation home,' undercutting Trump fraud claims

Federal Reserve Board of Governors member Lisa Cook listens during an open meeting of the board at the Federal Reserve in Washington on on June 25.

Fed Gov. Lisa Cook referred to a condo she bought in 2021 as a "vacation home" in a loan estimate, which could undermine claims by the Trump administration that she committed mortgage fraud.

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Trump tells NATO members they must move first on Russia sanctions over Ukraine

President Trump is seen aboard Marine One before departing from New York City on September 12, 2025, for his Bedminster golf resort in New Jersey.

Trump tells NATO members they need to cut off Russia energy purchases before he will take bigger steps to isolate Russia over its war in Ukraine.

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Charlie Kirk's widow: 'You have no idea what you have just unleashed'

Vice President Vance (right) Second Lady Usha Vance (center) and Erika Kirk deplane Air Force Two, carrying the body of Charlie Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of Turning Point USA, on Thursday in Phoenix.

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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Opinion: Our backgrounds and beliefs may vary, but we're all American

A photo of Charlie Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of Turning Point USA who was shot and killed this week in Orem, Utah.

NPR's Scott Simon recounts the toll of five years of political violence in the U.S.

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Why reaction to Charlie Kirk's killing has many concerned about the country's future

NPR's Scott Simon talks with political commentator Charlie Sykes about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and its effect on political discourse.

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Trying to get a COVID vaccine right now? Here's what to know

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If you're not over 65 or have certain risk factors, it might be hard to get one but not necessarily impossible. Here's what to know about the confusing and fast-changing rules for getting the shot.

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Trump's Energy Department disbands group that sowed doubt about climate change

Energy Secretary Chris Wright speaks during a meeting of the White House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence Education in the East Room of the White House in September.

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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'Chinese Encounters with America' argues U.S. and China lost shared interests

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The 12 profiles featured in this edited book highlight the positive aspects of the U.S.-China engagement, which began in earnest after diplomatic relations were established in 1979.

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Megachurch leader and his mother indicted on sex trafficking and racketeering charges

Naasón Joaquín García, the leader of the La Luz del Mundo, and other key figures in the church are charged with federal crimes that carry penalties up to life in prison. He is seen here in 2019 in a Los Angeles courtroom, where he faced state charges.

Prosecutors claim the family that has long led La Luz del Mundo — or Light of the World — church committed sexual abuse across generations. An accuser compares the church leadership to the mafia.

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Anti-Israel protests turn Spanish Vuelta cycling race into a diplomatic battleground

People hold Palestinian flags as they try to disrupt the eleventh stage of the Spanish Vuelta cycling race, from Bilbao to Bilbao, Spain, Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025.

Protests targeting an Israeli-owned team have seized the limelight at Spain's version of the Tour de France. The team under fire issued a statement saying that quitting the race is out of the question.

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People are losing jobs due to social media posts about Charlie Kirk

People embrace in front of a memorial for Charlie Kirk at the Turning Point USA headquarters on September 12, 2025 in Phoenix. Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed on Wednesday in Utah.

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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The California redistricting measure cites Texas, highlighting the partisan stakes

California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks during a news conference to kick off the Yes on 50 campaign at the California Democratic Party headquarters on Aug. 21 in Sacramento. The ballot measure will ask the state

A ballot measure in California will ask voters if they OK a new congressional map. In a sign of how rare the proposal is, it specifically cites Texas Republicans' new districts in the measure's title.

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Does adding football help colleges with recruiting? It's complicated

Roanoke College linebackers Connor Cox (40) and Austin Fisher (20) watch from the sidelines. This is Roanoke

Some colleges, seeking to attract more male students, are adding the sport. Research suggests the gains may be short-lived.

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Why parents need to talk to their teens about AI — and how to start the conversation

Parents should broach the AI conversation with their children when they are elementary school-age, before they encounter AI through their friends at school or in other spaces, says Marc Watkins, a lecturer at the University of Mississippi who researches AI and its impact on education.

Many teens are using artificial intelligence chatbots like ChatGPT for everything from homework to relationship advice. Experts say parents must lead the way in helping them understand the technology.

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How the Italian anthem 'Bella Ciao' is connected to Charlie Kirk's killing

Civilians fill the streets of Milan, Italy, on April 25, 1945, to celebrate their liberation by Italian partisans from Nazi German forces and the fascist regime. Many believe the famous Italian anti-fascist anthem "Bella Ciao" to be associated with World War II, but the song gained widespread popularity only a few years after World War II.

From its association with workers' rights in the 19th century to its inclusion in a video game, the famous old Italian song "Bella Ciao" has an evolving legacy.

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Authorities have identified and arrested the man they say killed Charlie Kirk

President Trump announced that the man who authorities say shot and killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk has been arrested. Investigators identified him as 22-year-old Tyler Robinson.

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What's costing you more lately, and how is it affecting you? NPR wants to hear

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The NPR Network is working on a series about the rising cost of living. We want to hear from you: What costs are going up, and how are you coping? How is it changing the way you live?

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Water failure at Guantánamo Bay affects U.S. migrant operations there

Tents at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay in support of the Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security mission to expand the Illegal Alien Holding Operations Center during Operation Southern Guard at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba on Feb. 17.

Migrants sent by the U.S. to Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, were moved to another part of the naval base there because of a water failure, raising doubts about housing large numbers of deportees.

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Political violence is on the rise in America. What's driving it?

A U.S. flag and a candle sit on a step during a candlelight vigil and prayer event for Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk on Sept. 10 in Seattle. Kirk was shot dead while speaking at Utah Valley University earlier in the day.

Before his apprehension, speculation about the identity and motivations of Charlie Kirk's killer filled the void. A increasingly familiar pattern of political violence is taking shape in America.

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Utah governor, known for 'disagreeing better,' calls for calm after Kirk shooting

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox speaks at a press conference flanked by FBI Director Kash Patel following the fatal shooting of political activist Charlie Kirk on Friday in Orem, Utah.

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, a Republican, encouraged young people to "choose a different path" from rage and violence. The mantra of "disagreeing better" has morphed into Cox's brand as a politician.

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Missouri passes Trump-backed redistricting plan to help the GOP in the midterms

Demonstrators came to the Missouri capitol building this week to oppose the Trump-backed redistricting of congressional voting maps.

Opponents say the plan dilutes the power of Black voters around Kansas City and vow to block it in court or with a referendum. The governor, who's expected to sign the plan, says it reflects the state's conservative values.

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33 hours: A timeline of Charlie Kirk's shooting and the search for a suspect

Charlie Kirk throws hats to the crowd after arriving at Utah Valley University on Wednesday for a stop on his "American Comeback Tour." He was fatally shot less than an hour later.

Authorities said the suspect in Kirk's killing, Tyler Robinson, was detained on Thursday night — less than 36 hours after the shooting. Here's what happened in between.

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