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5 things to know for Sept. 17: State visit, Kirk shooting investigation, Middle East, Ben & Jerry’s, Robert Redford

By Alexandra Banner, CNN Hurricane season is stirring again after an unusual three-week quiet spell. A new tropical depression just formed in the Atlantic that could soon become Tropical Storm Gabrielle. Here’s what else you need to know to get up to speed and on with your day. 1️⃣ State visit President Donald Trump and

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Prosecutors seek death penalty for Charlie Kirk murder suspect. Key takeaways from the charges against Tyler Robinson

By Danya Gainor, CNN (CNN) — Prosecutors charged Tyler Robinson, who is accused of killing prominent conservative political activist Charlie Kirk, with aggravated murder on Tuesday and announced they would seek the death penalty. Kirk’s assassination six days ago at an event at Utah Valley University sent shockwaves across the country and is the latest

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Booking photo of Kirk shooting suspect

Charlie Kirk shooting suspect charged with murder as prosecutors announce they will seek death penalty

(Update: Adding video) By Chris Boyette, Aditi Sangal, Michelle Watson, Tori B. Powell, Maureen Chowdhury PROVO, UTAH — Tyler Robinson, the suspect in the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, appeared virtually for his first court hearing since he was formally charged with aggravated murder on September 16. Judge Tony F. Graf said Tuesday that

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Pilots report ‘green laser’ targeting planes while flying near Boston Logan Airport

By Alexandra Skores, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating after a “green laser” targeted planes at Boston Logan International Airport Monday night. “Departure, American 4580. Just got lit up by a green laser off our right. It’s still going off,” the pilot of the American Airlines regional jet, operated by Republic

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Read texts police say Kirk shooting suspect and former roommate exchanged, which prosecutors could use as key evidence

By Matt Stiles and Gillian Roberts, CNN (CNN) — Tyler Robinson, the suspect in the September killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, is in court this week for a multiday hearing where Utah prosecutors are expected to preview some of their evidence in the case. Texts that Robinson allegedly sent to his then-roommate the day

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Utah County Attorney General Jeff Gray speaks at a press conference regarding Tyler Robinson

Charlie Kirk shooting suspect charged with murder as prosecutors announce they will seek death penalty

CNN By Chris Boyette, Aditi Sangal, Michelle Watson, Tori B. Powell, Maureen Chowdhury PROVO, UTAH — Tyler Robinson, the suspect in the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, appeared virtually for his first court hearing since he was formally charged with aggravated murder on September 16. Judge Tony F. Graf said Tuesday that Tyler Robinson,

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Taylor Swift Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of musician Taylor Swift. Personal Birth date: December 13, 1989 Birth place: West Reading, Pennsylvania Birth name: Taylor Alison Swift Father: Scott Swift, financial advisor Mother: Andrea Swift, marketing executive Marriage: Travis Kelce (2026-present) Other Facts Her fans are known as Swifties. She grew

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United Airlines says Newark Liberty International Airport is ‘operating better than ever’

By Aaron Cooper, CNN Newark Liberty International Airport (CNN) — United Airlines has completed an “operational turnaround” at Newark Liberty International Airport after air traffic control problems and construction led to thousands of canceled flights earlier this year. “When the going gets tough, Newark gets going,” John Gooda, vice-president of the United Newark Hub, told

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After Charlie Kirk’s killing, conservative evangelical leaders hail him as a martyr

By Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — At Sunday morning church services around the country, conservative religious leaders found the same word to describe Charlie Kirk, the podcaster and political activist killed on Wednesday: martyr. “Today, we celebrate the life of Charlie Kirk, a 31-year-old God-fearing Christian man, a husband, father of two, a patriot, a

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