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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1858, Stewart Culin, American ethnographer and author (died 1929) was born. In 1886, Father Edward J. Flanagan, founder of Boys Town (died 1948) was born. In 1903, Kenneth Clark, English historian and author (died 1983) was born. In 1910, Loren Pope, American journalist and author (died 2008) was born. In 1915, Kaoru Ishikawa, Japanese author and educator (died 1989) was born. In 1930, Sam Greenlee, American author and poet (died 2014) was born. In 1943, Chris Serle, English journalist and actor was born. In 1951, Rob Bishop, American educator and politician was born. In 1991, Tyler Skaggs, American baseball player (died 2019) was born. In 2013, Vernon B. Romney, American lawyer and politician, 14th Attorney General of Utah (born 1924) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Read Tyler Robinson’s Private Texts About Charlie Kirk

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Read Tyler Robinson’s Private Texts About Charlie Kirk

Texts allegedly exchanged between Tyler Robinson, the man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk, and Robinson’s then-partner, Lance Twiggs, were read aloud Thursday in a courtroom in Provo, Utah. Many of the messages were sent on Sept. 10, 2025, the day Kirk was killed while appearing at a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University []

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KLIF – 570AM – Dallas

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· Jul 7, 2026

Tyler Robinson Preliminary Hearing: Charlie Kirk Murder Case

Tyler Robinson Preliminary Hearing Charlie Kirk Murder Case L Erika Kirk R Tyler Robinson Images posted by Eric Daugherty @EricLDaughXThe long-awaited...

Lakers Nation

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· Jul 6, 2026

Why LeBron James Never Met With Lakers In Free Agency

One of the biggest stories of this offseason surrounds former Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, who prior to the start of free agency informed the franchise that he would not be returning to the team for his 24th NBA season. The Lakers and James had always maintained good communication throughout the eight years he []

NY Post Sports

· Jun 21, 2026

LeBron James gets different Father’s Day messages from sons Bronny, Bryce

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James' two sons showed him Father's Day love in different ways.

Fox News

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· Jun 23, 2026

Charlie Kirk assassination suspect's lawyers mirror notorious killer's tactical delay strategy: fmr prosecutor

Tyler Robinson's defense in the Charlie Kirk assassination case allegedly mirrors Bryan Kohberger's legal playbook, a former prosecutor says.

USA TODAY

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· Jul 9, 2026

Charlie Kirk shooting suspect allegedly told partner he 'wishes he hadn't done it'

Tyler Robinson's former roommate and romantic partner told investigators about a conversation he had with Robinson after Charlie Kirk was killed. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/crime/2026/07/09/charlie-kirk-tyler-robinson-hearing-interview-lance-twiggs/90864328007/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

The Daily Beast

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· Jul 9, 2026

McConnell Staffer’s Admission Deepens Health Mystery

Mark Wilson/GettyA man who claims he was sent to check on Mitch McConnell’s Washington, D.C. home has deepened the mystery surrounding his health.Independent journalists Nicholas Ballasy and Desirée Townsend reported that a man was seen leaving the Kentucky senator’s residence on Wednesday afternoon.When asked about his relation to McConnell, the man said he worked at his residence. He confirmed he did not work for the senator’s office nor was he a family member.Read more at The Daily Beast.

The Daily Wire

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· Jul 10, 2026

SEE IT: Court Accidentally Shows Tyler Robinson’s Confession Note To Trans Lover

The note investigators say reveals that 23-year-old Tyler Robinson confessed to the assassination of Charlie Kirk was inadvertently broadcast live in court on Thursday. Lance Twiggs, the trans-identifying former boyfriend of Robinson, told investigators that he received a text after Kirk was shot at Utah Valley University telling him to look under his keyboard. Under ...

Legal Insurrection

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· Jul 10, 2026

Damning Recording of Alleged Charlie Kirk Assassin’s Former Lover Shown in Court

Utah State Bureau of Investigation Agent Brian Davis read portions of the text exchange in court as prosecutors continued presenting evidence against Robinson The post Damning Recording of Alleged Charlie Kirk Assassin’s Former Lover Shown in Court first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.

Chicago Reader

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· Jun 26, 2026

At Mickey, Leonardo Kaplan interrogates how images build beliefs

“thirteen through 8/2 at Mickey The post At Mickey, Leonardo Kaplan interrogates how images build beliefs appeared first on Chicago Reader.

Us Weekly

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· Jul 6, 2026

Charlie Kirk's Family Speaks Out Ahead of Alleged Killer’s Court Hearing

Charlie Kirk’s immediate family is speaking out as the conservative activist’s alleged killer heads to court for a preliminary hearing. “Charlie was a beloved husband, son, brother, friend and father,” his parents, Robert and Kathryn, sister Mary and wife Erika Kirk said in a joint statement shared via X on Monday, July 6. “Every court []

Daily Mail

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· Jul 8, 2026

'I have the best relationship with the Daily Mail - it has been everything to me. Why would anyone turn on the people who have helped their case the most?' In a profoundly moving interview, Stephen Lawrence's father breaks his silence and speaks his mind

'I have the best relationship with the Daily Mail - it has been everything to me. Why would anyone turn on the people who have helped their case the most?' In a profoundly moving interview, Stephen Lawrence's father breaks his silence and speaks his mind

That Park Place

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· Jun 24, 2026

Kurt Russell Comments on Walt Disney’s Final Words Before Passing

For decades, one of the most unusual stories in Disney history has involved a simple handwritten note left behind by Walt Disney shortly before his death. The note contained a name: Kurt Russell. The post Kurt Russell Comments on Walt Disney’s Final Words Before Passing appeared first on That Park Place.

Off The Press

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· Jun 29, 2026

Charlie Kirk’s parents, widow to attend Tyler Robinson’s preliminary hearing next week

Charlie Kirk’s parents and his widow Erika Kirk will attend Tyler Robinson’s preliminary hearing in Utah next week, according to a source familiar with the situation. It marks the first major hearing Kirk’s family is expected to attend since Robinson’s arrest in the days after his assassination. The family is not expected to speak publicly, []...Click to read more

MovieGuide

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· Jun 24, 2026

How Kirk Cousins Strengthens His Young Sons’ Faith

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins shared the importance of teaching your children about Jesus at an early age.

DNyuz

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· Jun 22, 2026

The Guy Who Voiced Charlie Brown Had a Dark Adulthood, and Once Tried to Have a Sheriff Killed

You might not recognize Peter Robbins by name, but there’s a good chance you’ve heard his voice at some point or another. As a kid, Robbins became the first person to voice iconic Peanuts character Charlie Brown. The beloved adaptations Robbins lent his voice to back in the day include A Charlie Brown Christmas, Charlie []

AllSides

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· Jul 8, 2026

Suspect ate Chick-fil-A and interacted with Charlie Kirk staff before shooting, court hears

The man accused of shooting Charlie Kirk at a college last year strolled around its campus, ate a meal at Chick-fil-A and interacted with the conservative activist's staff before he allegedly killed him, a court has heard. Tyler Robinson, 23, also returned close to the Utah Valley University crime scene afterward

Kotaku

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· Jun 21, 2026

I Am Looking For My Father In Blue Prince’s Spiral Of Stars

There are two true boxes in this room

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 10, 2026

Explosive new details rock Charlie Kirk murder case

CNN reporter Nick Watt discusses the Charlie Kirk murder case, in which the suspect’s ex-roommate and romantic partner reveals their texts. “Twiggs testified they messaged back and forth, he and Tyler Robinson, on the night, in the hours after Charlie Kirk was shot,” Mr Watt told Sky News Australia. “Apparently, Tyler Robinson cried a little bit and confirmed that he’d done it. He also said he wished he hadn’t. “It makes Tyler Robinson look pretty guilty.”

ABC7 New York

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· Jul 7, 2026

Investigator says video shows defendant going onto roof to kill Charlie Kirk | LIVE

An investigator says the man charged with killing Charlie Kirk strolled Utah Valley University in shorts and a T-shirt and bought a meal at Chick-fil-A on the morning of the conservative activist's assassination.

Mises Institute

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· Jun 23, 2026

Remembering Philip G. Duffy (1935–2026)

Remembering Philip G. Duffy (1935–2026)

USA TODAY Sports

· Jun 30, 2026

LeBron James exits Lakers as Buss, Magic praise his legacy

Jeanie Buss, the Lakers executive, shared her thoughts about LeBron James on social media after he informed the team he'll play elsewhere next season.

Face2Face Africa

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· Jun 24, 2026

94-year-old wants his birth certificate after being born on a plantation: ‘I missed out on so much’

At 94 years old, James Dorsey, a great-grandfather from Houston, feels the lingering impacts of slavery in his life. He is on a quest to obtain a birth certificate, which he believes is a crucial piece of his identity that has been missing. “I was born on Ellerbe Plantation. Shreveport, Louisiana,” Dorsey told ABC13. “As...

E! Online

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· Jul 9, 2026

LeBron James’ Wife Savannah James Addresses Critics After Lakers Exit

Savannah James is dunking on her husband’s critics. Following LeBron James’ exit from the Los Angeles Lakers, the 39-year-old addressed the negative attention her husband has received online,...

Slate

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· Jun 23, 2026

Was Dad Being a Creep? And Other Childhood Memories to Decipher

An interview with the PEN15 actor and writer.

Variety

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· Jun 30, 2026

What LeBron James Leaving the Lakers Means for the NBA

LeBron James is taking his talents elsewhere. The basketball living legend and four-time NBA champion informed the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday — the first day of free agency — that he’s planning on playing for another team next season, James’s representative, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul, told ESPN. “James chose to inform the Lakers []

Slate Magazine

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· Jun 26, 2026

Larry David and Barack Obama Made a New HBO Show. It Feels Different From What We Expect From Them.

Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness places a bunch of Larrys at key moments in American history.

The West Australian

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· Jul 10, 2026

Ryan Daniels: How Steven King’s masterly alchemy helped unloved Melbourne Demons avoid horror show

Stephen King is all about haunted hotels, sewer-dwelling clowns and revenge fuelled prom queens. Steven King is about good vibes, and winning football games, writes Ryan Daniels.

ArcaMax

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· Jul 7, 2026

Prosecutors present new footage of Charlie Kirk shooting suspect

The man accused in the shooting death of Charlie Kirk at a college campus in Utah last year interacted with members of the conservative commentator’s Turning Point USA organization the morning of the killing, an investigator told a judge Tuesday...

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jul 7, 2026

Investigator says video shows defendant going onto roof to kill Charlie Kirk

An investigator says the man charged with killing Charlie Kirk strolled Utah Valley University in shorts and a T-shirt and bought a meal at Chick-fil-A on the morning of the conservative activist's assassination.

KLIX News Radio – Twin Falls

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· Jul 3, 2026

Elton John Hologram Residency?

Elton John Hologram Residency?

Hindustan Times

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· Jun 27, 2026

Candace Owens questions authenticity of Charlie & Erika Kirk's marriage, links her to Epstein's circle: ‘She was never…’

Candace Owens alleged on her podcast that the marriage of the late Charlie Kirk to Erika Kirk was insincere and hinted at ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

Associated Press

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· Jul 8, 2026

Compilation video shows Tyler Robinson on the day of Charlie Kirk's killing, investigator testifies

Tyler Robinson, the man charged with killing Charlie Kirk, strolled Utah Valley University in shorts and a T-shirt and bought a meal at Chick-fil-A before returning in different clothes to shoot the conservative activist from a rooftop, an investigator testified Tuesday.

Palo Alto Online

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· Jul 7, 2026

Push to shutter Oakland charter school hinges on a misguided approach to accountability

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Guest Commentary written by Jerry Brown Jerry Brown was the 34th and 39th governor of California. He was previously elected California Attorney General and Secretary of State, and served two terms as Oakland mayor. The promise of American public education rests on a []

CBC News

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· Jun 22, 2026

Jimmy Kimmel announces longtime Trump adversary Rosie O’Donnell to guest host during two-month hiatus

Jimmy Kimmel is taking a two-month break away from his late-night show and has tapped none other than comedian and Donald Trump’s longtime nemesis Rosie O’Donnell as one of several guest hosts taking the reins during his hiatus.

Awful Announcing

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· Jun 25, 2026

Brian Windhorst believes LeBron James should ‘stop talking about legacy’

LeBron James is one of the only modern star athletes to achieve enough success to engage in the debate about his own case as the greatest of all time in his sport. And ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, who has chronicled most of James’ legendary career and was singled out by the Los Angeles Lakers star last

UPI

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· Jul 7, 2026

Robinson allegedly interacted with Kirk’s group before shooting

Robinson allegedly interacted with Kirk’s group before shooting

LA Times

· Jul 4, 2026

Letters to Sports: Mixed emotions over LeBron James leaving Lakers

Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section give their thought on LeBron James parting ways with the Lakers, Kawhi Leonard, Dave Roberts and the Sparks.

The Daily Signal

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· Jul 9, 2026

Suspect in Kirk Killing Expressed Regret After Shooting, Roommate Says

REUTERS—The former roommate of Tyler Robinson, who is accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk, told prosecutors that Robinson expressed regret a day after the killing and planned to hand himself over to police, according to a video interview played in court on Thursday. The recorded interview with Robinson’s former roommate and romantic partner, Lance Twiggs, was presented as prosecutors...

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