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Charlie Kirk's mother has emotional response to Erika Kirk speculation in rare interview

Kathryn Kirk broke her silence, rejecting conspiracy theories about a family rift with Erika Kirk over Charlie Kirk's will and legacy.

Number of National Guard Troops in Washington D.C. Drops Below 3,000

JOHN ISMAY

The National Guard presence has dipped from a summertime high of more than 5,100 brought to the capital for July 4 celebrations.

A Very American Makeover for the State Department’s ‘Hall of Flags’

MICHAEL CROWLEY

The flags of dozens of countries had hung above the State Department’s main atrium. A red, white and blue change has sparked a debate.

After 37 Years on Death Row, Man Is Freed From Utah Jail

MICHAEL LEVENSON

Douglas Carter was convicted in 1985 of murdering a 57-year-old woman. But new DNA testing led a judge to free him on Monday.

Woman Is Found Captive in Attic Near Boston, Leading to Charges for Man

CHRISTINE HAUSER

The man, Jordende Pierre, 29, faces kidnapping, sex trafficking and other charges. He held the woman against her will for six weeks, officials said.

Justice Dept. Unlawfully Withheld Grants to Combat Domestic Violence, Judge Rules

ZACH MONTAGUE

Judge Melissa R. DuBose said the department had placed arbitrary conditions on grants created by the Violence Against Women Act.

Suspect accused of killing Pittsburgh pediatrician sexually assaulted woman hours earlier: police

Elijah Hemingway allegedly sexually assaulted a woman in Wilkinsburg before entering a nearby home and fatally stabbing a Pittsburgh pediatrician.

Ad About Welfare Fraud Draws MAGA Backlash

BAYLISS WAGNER

In racist online posts,

X2, the Troubled California Six Flags Roller Coaster, Reaches Its End

NEIL VIGDOR

The ride at Magic Mountain near Los Angeles has fueled lawsuits claiming that it had caused brain injuries, including two that were fatal.

Cornell’s Chi Phi Chapter Faces Scrutiny Over Assault Accusations

ALAN BLINDER AND MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT

Chi Phi’s Cornell chapter was shuttered after a woman said its members sexually assaulted her. It was one of the oldest fraternities at the school, where Greek life has thrived.

Who Attended Trump’s AI Luncheon, and Who Sat Where

CECILIA KANG

A seating chart of the meeting illustrated growing divisions within the artificial intelligence industry and how it is viewed by the White House.

University of Michigan Halts New Grading Plan After Backlash From Critics

MADALEINE RUBIN

The program was intended to address what the university called a “mental health crisis.” But the plan was met with criticism that it was coddling students.

Democrats in Congress Embrace a More Punitive Posture Toward Israel

ROBERT JIMISON AND ANNIE KARNI

Nearly every Democratic senator voted to advance a measure calling for a human rights report on Israel’s conduct in the West Bank, as some in the party propose punishing settlement activity with sanctions.

Jaco Muller, who turned his 15-year-old son's idea into 197 rhino births, has died

RHETT AYERS BUTLER, MONGABAY

The idea for breeding rhinos came from his son, then 15. In 2010, Muller converted the family's antelope-breeding operation into what became the Rhino Momma Project.

Air Force Major Recommended for General Court-Martial After Protesting Trump

ANUSHKA PATIL

The recommendations are not binding, but it is rare for them to be ignored in the military justice system.