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New video appears to show Charlie Kirk murder suspect stalking campus hours before shooting: Live updates

Emmys 2025

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Emmys 2025: The Studio and Adolescence win big as Colbert takes the high road

<p>Britt Lower's acceptance speech included a nod to her Emmy-winning role in 'Severance'</p>

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Britt Lower includes Severance Easter Egg on her acceptance speech

<p>Sydney Sweeney and Selena Gomez at 2025 Emmys</p>

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The best-dressed celebrities on the Emmys red carpet

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... and the questionable red carpet looks

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Hannah Einbinder’s Emmys acceptance speech bleeped as she slams ICE

Hollywood’s boycott of Israeli film groups means more than you think

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Nate Bargatze riffs on popular SNL sketch for Emmys opening monologue

Is Nate Bargatze the controversy-free comedian to unite America?

<p>A mass immigration raid at a major Hyundai plant in Georgia earlier this month has strained the relationship between the US and South Korea, a major ally and trading partner, imperiling billions of dollars in foreign investment</p>

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How Trump’s Hyundai immigration raid could blow up his economic agenda

Hyundai’s CEO warns that ICE raids will delay work at Georgia plant

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GOP staff on Capitol Hill hated Stephen Miller so much they spread rumors he likes playing with dolls, report says

<p>The mom of a teen boy who died by suicide after being abused while playing Roblox is suing the popular online game.</p>

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Roblox and Discord sued after teen’s suicide, joining wave of litigation against popular apps

<p>Greece's Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, left, and Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google's artificial intelligence research company DeepMind discuss the future of AI, ethics and democracy during an event at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, in Athens, Greece, Friday, Sept. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)</p>

Google’s AI scientist: This is the next generation’s most needed skill

<p>Fox News host Brian Kilmeade apologizes for saying mentally ill homeless people should be involuntarily euthanized</p>

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Fox News host apologizes for saying homeless people should be killed

Fox News’ host says ‘just kill ‘em’ about mentally ill homeless people

<p>Nedal with his 3-year-old daughter prepare to flee for the eighth time as Israel advances - Gaza City</p>

My evacuation from Gaza City: ‘I told my toddler we’re going camping’

UC Berkeley names 160 to Trump as part of antisemitism probe

<p>A Las Vegas stripper is accused of bilking millions of dollars out of her wealthy ex-boyfriend, he claimed in a lawsuit. </p>

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Las Vegas stripper pretended to be Arkansas millionaire’s girlfriend in order to spend his money, lawsuit claims

<p>Whether you’re making muffins or pie, pumpkin spice can provide some big health benefits</p>

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Pumpkin spice is back. Here are the hidden health benefits behind the fall favorite

<p>‘It has even become fashionable in some circles to speak about men in ways that would never be tolerated if directed at women,’ says a relationship coach</p>

How viral man-hating memes went too far

<p>Kansas’ most infamous murderer is Dennis Rader, the BTK Killer, a nickname he gave himself, which stands for ‘bind, torture, kill’</p>

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The serial killer next door: These states spawn the most notorious — and prolific — murderers

<p>Gavin Adcock (left) and Zach Bryan (right) nearly got into a fight at a music festival in Oklahoma over the weekend, video showed. </p>

Zach Bryan climbs fence to confront Gavin Adcock at music festival

The obscure visa program that threatens Trump’s Big Tech alliance

International students’ college dreams shattered by Trump’s travel ban

<p>John Fetterman frequently breaks with his party and has emerged as one of the most conservative-friendly Democrats in the Senate</p>

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‘Not an autocrat’: Fetterman warns Democrats must be nicer to Trump

<p>President Donald Trump said the philanthropist George Soros ‘should be in jail’</p>

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Trump says Soros ‘should be in jail’ for supporting progressive causes

<p>A lawsuit against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem accuses Trump administration officials of enlisting Ghana to ‘do their dirty work’ by accepting U.S. deportees only to send them to countries where they face torture or persecution</p>

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Judge slams Trump administration for ‘disingenuous’ deportation plot

Kirk Assassination

<p>Kash Patel will likely face tough questions from members of Congress about the Charlie Kirk investigation, Epstein files, and probes of Trump critics during an upcoming week of testimony</p>

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Kash Patel to be grilled by Congress over Charlie Kirk investigation

Kash Patel’s FBI faces major test in manhunt for Charlie Kirk’s killer

<p>Charlie Kirk had just kicked off Turning Point USA’s fall tour, debating with college students at campuses across the country</p>

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A timeline of Charlie Kirk's assassination and the arrest of a suspect

The hidden toll of watching the Charlie Kirk shooting video

<p>A man was arrested after allegedly vandalizing a memorial for Charlie Kirk at the Turning Point USA Headquarters</p>

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Cops arrest man accused of vandalizing Phoenix Charlie Kirk memorial

<p>The late Charlie Kirk’s public memorial service will be held at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on September 21</p>

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What we know about Charlie Kirk’s public memorial service in Arizona

<p>Suspect Tyler Robinson, 22, of Utah, is being held at the Utah County Jail, currently on ‘special watch’ to determine whether he is a risk to himself or others</p>

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Everything we know about suspected Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson

Tyler Robinson’s grandmother says their entire family are Republicans

Charlie Kirk's widow Erika Kirk breaks silence on assassination

Charlie Kirk Shooting

‘The movement my husband built will not die’: Charlie Kirk’s widow vows to continue slain activist’s work

Charlie Kirk’s widow Erika pays emotional tribute: watch in full

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Debunking the false claims about the Charlie Kirk shooting

<p>While those within MAGA and Trumpworld are reeling from the shocking violence on the campus of Utah Valley University in Orem, others are celebrating Charlie Kirk’s death</p>

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The workers in hot water for praising Charlie Kirk’s assassination

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<p>John Boyega has made a bid to be cast in <em>Spaceballs 2</em>, a sequel to Mel Brooks’s spoof of <em>Star Wars.</em></p>

Star Wars actor wants to appear in Spaceballs 2

<p>Cody Rhodes and John Cena (R) listen to the crowd at the start of their Undisputed WWE Championship match during WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadiu</p>

Wrestlemania makes controversial move out of North America

<p>The Pretty Things in 1964. From left: John Stax, Phil May, Viv Prince and Dick Taylor</p>

Jack White leads tributes to ‘eccentric’ drummer Viv Prince

<p>Former Supreme Court Chief Justice Sushila Karki attends her swearing-in ceremony as interim prime minister at the presidential residence in Kathmandu, Nepal.</p>

Country picks its new prime minister via an unusual way

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<p>Americans have been left scrambling to navigate the federal government’s break from decades of U.S. public health vaccine policy</p>

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Can Americans still get vaccinated under Trump and RFK Jr? The answer comes down to geography

RFK Jr.'s latest 'Make America Healthy Again' report calls for more scrutiny of vaccines and autism

<p>An undated Trump plan reportedly calls for 1,000 Louisiana National Guard troops to deploy across cities in operation lasting until late 2026</p>

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Trump could deploy 1,000 troops to Louisiana cities until 2026: report

Trump eyes Memphis for next federal crackdown on crime

<p>Bill would require social media health warning for minor users</p>

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California could mandate tobacco-style health labels on social media

<p>Venezuela's Foreign Minister Yvan Gil shows a picture of a fishing boat during a press conference at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Caracas September 13. Venezuela on Saturday hit out at the United States for allegedly seizing a fishing boat for eight hours in its exclusive economic zone, as the US military patrols the Caribbean to target drug cartels</p>

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Venezuela says US marines raided a fishermen’s boat in the Caribbean

<p>A new test could help tell if your dog has ADHD</p>

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Does your dog have ADHD? A new test could help tell you

<p>The Ritz-Carlton — Amelia Island has a Sandcastle Concierge</p>

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Hotels with very specific concierges, from bourbon to sandcastles

<p>Labubu dolls — cute and creepy collectable plushies sold by the Chinese toy company Pop Mart — have had a surprising effect on those who also regularly buy luxury fashion</p>

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‘Luxury is over’: Superfakes changed fashion. How can big brands fix the mess they helped make?

<p>Ellen DeGeneres speaks onstage during the ‘Michelle Obama: The Light We Carry Tour’ in November 2022</p>

Ellen DeGeneres accused of causing car crash after allegedly running through stop sign

Sharon Osbourne ‘still finding her footing’ following Ozzy’s death

<p>YE-Deaths</p>

Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s wife goes public for first time since his death with heart-rending statement

<p>Donald Trump has said he is ready for major sanctions on Moscow – but only when Nato gives up its ‘shocking’ purchasing of Russian oil</p>

Trump ‘ready’ for sanctions on Moscow – when NATO gives up Russian oil

Ukraine war: Romania scrambles jets after ‘Russian drone incursion’

<p>Donald Trump’s border czar has admitted that ICE is running out of space to house migrants arrested as part of the ramping up of the president’s deportation sweeps. It comes as Trump’s push to implement his aggressive immigration agenda continues apace, with ICE agents being deployed to major metropolitan cities including Chicago and Boston</p>

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Trump’s border czar admits ICE is running out of beds to house migrants arrested in president’s deportation sweeps

ICE agent shoots dead man during operation ‘Midway Blitz’

<p>Lena Deoliveira, 23, was homeless at the time of her attempted murder arrest </p>

Woman charged with attempted murder for hatchet attack on boyfriend

<p>Michael Weser has been arrested in connection with the deaths of two female neighbors who went missing from their Arkansas homes earlier this year</p>

Crime

Two Arkansas women disappeared in July and were found murdered. Cops say they just arrested the killer

<p>Ernest Heinz, 46, appeared in "The Sopranos" in 2006, according to IMDb. </p>

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‘The Sopranos’ actor accused of shooting woman in the face in road rage shooting

<p>Taylor Swift has agreed to give evidence in Justin Baldoni's legal battle with Blake Lively (right)</p>

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Justin Baldoni’s attempt to depose Taylor Swift in Blake Lively lawsuit rejected by judge

Blake Lively wants Justin Baldoni to pay millions for defamation suit

<p>Squirming menace: Redmayne and the cast of ‘Cabaret’ perform at the Tony Awards earlier this year </p>

Theatre & Dance

Broadway’s Cabaret halted mid-show after actor suffers health emergency on stage

<p>Vatican 'truther' Thomas Richards (left) says a ‘sadistic and depraved’ character on The Walking Dead named Thomas Richards has tarred him by association.</p>

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‘Biblical scholar’ sues Walking Dead over name of ‘depraved’ character

<p>Vince Neil at the premiere of Netflix's Mötley Crüe biopic 'The Dirt' in Hollywood in 2019</p>

Mötley Crüe singer Vince Neil says he had a stroke and had to ‘learn to walk again’

<p>Eating the right foods before race day can make all the difference to runners’ performance</p>

Health & Families

These five foods can keep you ready for your next run

<p>Spotted lanternflies have become an annual nuisance and pose a threat to crops</p>

News

So many lanternflies are spreading across the East Coast they are being picked up by radar

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Mystery surrounds Kim Jong Un’s daughter as she steps into spotlight

<p>Former Congressman Madison Cawthorn was arrested in Lee County, Florida after he allegedly failed to appear in court on September 10, 2025</p>

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Former Republican Congressman Madison Cawthorn arrested after failing to turn up to court

<p>Cobb's web: Colin Farrell as Oz Cobb in 'The Penguin'</p>

Emmys 2025

The march of The Penguin: How a Batman spin-off became Emmy catnip

<p>Nine students taken to hospital after bus with over 30 children crashed in Pennsylvania</p>

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Students injured in bus rollover crash carrying more than 30 on board

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<p>“I have seen so many people with mature skin shy away from foundation as they worry it will make them look older,” says the beauty mogul</p>

The beauty product Charlotte Tilbury recommends for mature skin

Is The Ordinary’s $9 hyaluronic acid serum the answer to glowy skin?

<p>It is a smart and definitely worthwhile investment</p>

I was an air fryer skeptic until I tried this model

<p>To evaluate Green Chef, I focused on several key aspects: packaging, ingredient quality, recipe complexity, and overall taste</p>

Green Chef review: Is the organic recipe box as good as it sounds?

Culture

<p>Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal in Hamnet</p>

Chloé Zhao’s Hamnet wins top award at Toronto Film Festival

Emmy Awards 2025: Full list of winners

LiveNews

2025 Emmys live: Adolescence sweeps awards as Hannah Einbinder bleeped

<p>Jeremy Allen White will be absent from the 2025 Emmys, despite being nominated in the Lead Actor in a Comedy Series</p>

Jeremy Allen White absent from 2025 Emmy Awards despite nomination

<p>Owen Cooper, 15, is the youngest-ever male actor to win an Emmy</p>

Adolescence star makes history as youngest ever male actor to win Emmy

Coldwater is rushed, schlocky and like so much other underwhelming TV

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<p>Behind The Wheel</p>

The four electric SUVs providing thrills without gas

Bruce Willis’s wife says they now communicate in their ‘own language’

<p>Richard Osman photographed on 21 August 2025</p>

Richard Osman says society ‘treats older people terribly’

<p>Macaroni and cheese in bowl</p>

Mac and cheese brand issues recall after eight reported incidents

Thomas Skinner admits to cheating on wife weeks after their wedding

<p>'Exercising probably isn't your ticket to losing a tonne of fat – that is mostly down to diet,' says Dr Milo Wolf</p>

Fitness and wellbeing

Why exercising for fat loss doesn’t work and other fitness myths

<p>Jamie Oliver</p>

Three new Jamie Oliver recipes for a health kick this weekend

<p>New method for measuring diabetic patients’ blood sugar</p>

Health & Families

Diabetes and dementia: The surprising link revealed by new research

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European towns and villages that look like a Disney movie

From Edinburgh to Greece, these streets will add a sprinkling of magic to your European vacation

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<p>Riverside Luxury Cruises has launched a specialty beer cruise on the Rhine</p>

New beer river cruise launches with onboard tastings and tours

<p>Just under half of those surveyed said they napped every flight </p>

Almost all German pilots admit to napping during flights, survey finds

<p>Bourton-on-the-Water is popular with tourists looking to snap pictures of the countryside village</p>

Tourist litter has ‘put pressure’ on idyllic Cotswolds village

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Scientists discover continent that had been missing for 375 years

Scientists discover continent that had been missing for 375 years

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A chunk of the Earth's crust is missing and scientists have discovered where it is

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Anti-ageing treatment for dogs could arrive as early as 2026

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Ricky Hatton dies aged 46: Tributes pour in for British boxing legend

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Who was Baddie Winkle? Tributes pour in as internet’s favourite influencer is laid to rest

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Who was Baddie Winkle? Tributes pour in as internet’s favourite influencer is laid to rest

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