News from the Note…
A round up of the day’s news that might be of interest to you.
This is an OPEN THREAD, folks. Chat about any of the stories listed, share links to stories that caught your eye today, and generally have a good time discussing whatever you want.
Breaking news: The person accused of fatally shooting conservative activist Charlie Kirk was charged Tuesday with seven counts, including aggravated murder. Prosecutors said they intend to pursue the death penalty.
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost.com) Sep 16, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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The State Department has “most certainly been denying visas” to people “celebrating” the murder of Charlie Kirk, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said. https://cnn.it/41UvXQ8
— CNN (@cnn.com) September 16, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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The broadcast was a striking reminder of Kirk’s influence, both as a leader in the young conservative space and a behind-the-scenes political player who helped shape President Trump’s agenda.
— NPR (@npr.org) September 16, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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Israel’s military says troops have “begun pushing into the heart of Gaza City,” renewing its call for thousands of war-weary civilians to evacuate.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) September 16, 2025 at 6:11 AM
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A week after Israel’s missile strikes in Qatar, it’s clear not only that the assassination attempt against Hamas leaders failed, but that it backfired.
— Axios (@axios.com) September 16, 2025 at 7:55 AM
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The U.S. conducted a second airstrike against an alleged drug vessel in international waters, President Trump announced Monday. He said the strike killed three men from Venezuela.
— Politico (@politico.com) September 15, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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Lawmakers are expected to push Patel to explain to a questioning public whether he is truly equipped to run the nation’s top law enforcement agency.
— CNN (@cnn.com) September 16, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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BREAKING: New York judge dismisses state terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione, keeps murder charge.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) September 16, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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President Trump is suing The New York Times for $15 billion for what he says is a yearslong pattern of defamation and libel by the paper against him.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) September 16, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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BREAKING: Georgia Supreme Court declines to hear Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’ appeal of her removal from Trump’s election case.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) September 16, 2025 at 8:18 AM
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A powerful gang coalition that ravaged several communities in Haiti’s capital has abruptly announced it is safe for people to return. Police have told Haitians that it’s not safe to do so, but hundreds of people are ignoring the warnings.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) September 16, 2025 at 6:30 AM
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SPECIAL REPORT: A large swath of the U.S. currently does not have the basic, ground-level immunity necessary to stop the spread of viruses that had once receded into the past, a six-month NBC News investigation in collaboration with scientists at Stanford University finds.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) September 16, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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