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NASA spacecraft discovers a huge new crater on the moon
NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter spotted the crater on the moon’s near side in May 2024 soon after it was forme…
What we've learned about the suspect in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination
Authorities released new information Tuesday indicating that the 22-year-old Utah man accused in the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk did a…
What to know about TikTok, its algorithm, and the US-China deal to keep it running
A central question to TikTok's potential shutdown saga has been whether the popular social video platform would keep its algorithm — the secret sauce that powe…
Suspect in Kirk killing charged with aggravated murder as prosecutor says DNA found on gun trigger
Tyler Robinson, the man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a Utah university, was charged on Tuesday with aggravated murder.
Oscar winner Robert Redford, who became a champion of independent film, dies at 89
Redford’s affinity for the outdoors was well captured in “A River Runs Through It” and other films and through his decades of advocacy for the environment, ins…
Trump administration joins Republicans' campaign to police speech in reaction to Kirk's murder
Republican-controlled states such as Florida, Oklahoma and Texas have launched investigations of teachers accused of inappropriate statements after last week’s assassination. The U.S. military has invited members o…
Wall Street rises to more records as Tesla vrooms higher
The market’s main event for the week will arrive on Wednesday. That’s when the Federal Reserve will announce its latest decision on interest rates, and the unanimous expectation is for the first cut of the year. Su…
DNA evidence found near scene of Charlie Kirk's shooting matches suspect, FBI director says
Authorities in Utah are preparing to file capital murder charges against Robinson as early as Tuesday in the killing of Kirk, a dominant figure in conservative…
FAA seeks $3.1 million in fines from Boeing over safety violations, 2024 midair panel blowout
The Federal Aviation Administration is seeking $3.1 million in fines from Boeing over safety violations, including ones related to an Alaska Airlines jetliner …
Wall Street coasts to the finish of its best week in the last 5
Expectations for a cut have built as recent reports suggested the U.S. job market could settle into the precise balance that Wall Street has been betting on: slow enough to convince the Fed that it needs help, but …
Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing had become 'more political' and likely acted alone, authorities say
The man accused in the Charlie Kirk assassination had earlier expressed to family his opposition to the viewpoints of the conservative activist, the authoritie…
A 22-year-old Utah man is in custody in Charlie Kirk shooting, AP source says
Authorities have identified the suspect as Tyler Robinson, said the official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discu…
How Charlie Kirk shaped a generation of young people into a conservative force
In the early stages, Kirk described his group as a student organization that advocated for free markets and limited government. He needled peers who bashed cap…
FBI releases photos of a person of interest in Kirk assassination
Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of President Donald Trump who played an influential role in rallying young Republican voters, was assassin…
Americans mark the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks with emotional ceremonies
Emma Williamson, 20, of Massachusetts, made a point to travel from her college uptown to stand near ground zero, where two memorial pools ringed by waterfalls …
Manhunt for Charlie Kirk shooter continues; rifle found, FBI says
‘High-powered, bolt-action rifle’ was used in shooting at Utah Valley University in Orem, FBI special agent says