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Stories from September 13, 2025

Patel faces congressional hearings after missteps in Kirk assassination probe and turmoil at FBI

Patel faces congressional hearings after missteps in Kirk assassination probe and turmoil at FBI

FBI Director Kash Patel is bracing for scrutiny over his leadership of the Charlie Kirk investigation and other areas when he appears before Congress this coming week for oversight hearings. He raised eyebrows hours after Kirk's killing when he posted on X that “the subject” in the killing was in custody when he in fact remained on the loose. 
by The Associated Press

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

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

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.
by Domenico Montanaro and Odette Yousef

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New dad McCarthy back at practice with Vikings, while Darrisaw ruled out as knee recovery continues

New dad McCarthy back at practice with Vikings, while Darrisaw ruled out as knee recovery continues

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy has returned to practice after his fiancée gave birth to their son, Rome. McCarthy’s fiancée, Katya Kuropas, posted on Instagram that the couple’s first child weighed 8.7 pounds and was 21 inches in length.
by The Associated Press

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Minneapolis suburb's candidates campaign amid fear and violence after political assassinations

Minneapolis suburb's candidates campaign amid fear and violence after political assassinations

As the nation grapples with the assassination of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, two candidates are vying for a legislative seat left open by another political attack in Minnesota.
by The Associated Press

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

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

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.
by Huo Jingnan, Jude Joffe-Block and Audrey Nguyen

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Trump calls on all NATO countries to stop buying Russian oil

Trump calls on all NATO countries to stop buying Russian oil

President Donald Trump says he believes the Russian-Ukraine war would end if all NATO countries stopped buying oil from Russia and placed tariffs on China of 50% to 100% for its purchases of Russian petroleum.
by The Associated Press

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Patel faces congressional hearings after missteps in Kirk assassination probe and turmoil at FBI

Patel faces congressional hearings after missteps in Kirk assassination probe and turmoil at FBI

FBI Director Kash Patel is bracing for scrutiny over his leadership of the Charlie Kirk investigation and other areas when he appears before Congress this coming week for oversight hearings.
by The Associated Press

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WNBA Playoffs: What to know and where to watch

WNBA Playoffs: What to know and where to watch

The WNBA playoffs tip off Sunday and one thing is clear: The Minnesota Lynx worked fiercely to make it back for the postseason. Their first faceoff is on Sunday at Target Center in Minneapolis at 12 p.m. against Golden State Valkyries, who rallied for 8th seed in their inaugural season. 
by Anika Besst

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Ask a Bookseller: ‘Little Shrew’ by Akiko Miyakoshi

Ask a Bookseller: ‘Little Shrew’ by Akiko Miyakoshi

Ashley Robin Franklin of First Light Books in Austin, Texas, recommends “Little Shrew” by Akiko Miyakoshi.
by Emily Bright

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