Newly released documents show that 22‑year‑old Tyler Robinson, accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk on September 10, sent text messages to his partner moments after the shooting in which he confessed, detailed his motive, and instructed them to destroy evidence. Prosecutors say they have enough evidence to seek the death penalty.
Seattle police arrested two teenagers early Monday morning after they allegedly harassed two women while wearing clown masks and brandishing firearms in the Bitter Lake neighborhood.
Beni Rae Harmony, a reporter for WICS‑ABC20 in Springfield, Illinois, stepped down this week following her suspension over an emotional on‑air tribute to Charlie Kirk, whom she described as a mentor. The segment aired live last Friday and lasted approximately one minute and seventeen seconds, during which Harmony fought back tears while reflecting on Kirk’s influence in her life and urging viewers to hold fast to belief, community, and speaking up.
Caddo Parish is budgeting over $22 million for salaries in 2025, according to the latest August financial report. This marks a significant increase from the approximately $16 million paid out in 2023, reflecting broader spending across multiple departments and funding sources.
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is investigating over 180 complaints against public school teachers and staff who allegedly made offensive or violent comments about the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Governor Greg Abbott has said more than 100 educators could have their teacher certifications suspended, and they may be prohibited from teaching in Texas public schools if found to have violated ethical codes.
At a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, FBI Director Kash Patel sharply escalated tensions when he called Senator Adam Schiff (D‑CA) “the biggest fraud to ever sit in the United States Senate.” The exchange came amid questions from Democrats about alleged political interference and staffing decisions under Patel’s leadership.
Bulgarian authorities arrested Russian national Igor Grechushkin at Sofia’s airport, nearly five years after a massive explosion at Lebanon's Port of Beirut that killed over 200 people. Grechushkin is the owner of the ship MV Rhosus, which brought tons of ammonium nitrate to Beirut in 2013—a shipment at the center of the tragedy.
The U.S. military has again struck a Venezuelan vessel in international waters, targeting what it says were narcoterrorists transporting illegal drugs. According to President Trump, three people onboard were killed in this latest strike. The operation marks a fresh escalation in the Trump administration’s push to combat drug trafficking from Latin America, particularly by cracking down on cartels believed to be using maritime routes.
A new survey indicates that democratic socialism is becoming increasingly mainstream within the Democratic Party, with more than half of Democrat voters expressing preference for socialist-aligned leaders over traditional party figures.
On Tuesday, September 16, the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing aimed at probing the dangers posed by artificial intelligence chatbots—especially how they interact with young people in crisis. Parents of children who died by suicide or were harmed after engaging with AI companion‑programs will share their heartbreaking experiences, highlighting what they allege were unsafe responses from chatbots during moments of emotional distress.
