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A Utah judge is expected to decide Friday whether cameras and livestreams will remain allowed in the courtroom during the high-profile murder case involving the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk. Attorneys for defendant Tyler Robinson argue extensive media coverage and online commentary could influence potential jurors and interfere with his right to a fair trial. They say courtroom broadcasts have fueled public perception of Robinson based on his behavior and appearance during hearings. Prosecutors, media organizations, and Kirk’s family argue transparency is essential in a case that has drawn national attention and widespread speculation since Kirk was fatally shot during a speaking event at Utah Valley University last September. Robinson faces aggravated murder charges and could receive the death penalty if convicted.

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President Donald Trump says the United States is still negotiating with Iran despite a new exchange of fire in the Strait of Hormuz that tested a fragile month-long ceasefire. Trump said Thursday that three U.S. Navy destroyers came under attack while traveling through the strategic waterway, but reported no injuries or damage to the ships. Iran claims its forces targeted American vessels after accusing the United States of violating the ceasefire. Speaking to reporters in Washington, Trump defended the U.S. response, saying, “They trifled with us today. We blew them away.” The president also warned Iran to quickly reach a diplomatic agreement with the United States, adding, “The talks are going very well. But they have to understand if it doesn't get signed, they're going to have a lot of pain.” The latest clashes sent oil prices higher as concerns grow over instability in one of the world’s most important energy shipping routes.

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The United States and Iran exchanged fire Thursday in the Strait of Hormuz, raising new concerns about the stability of a month-long ceasefire between the two countries. President Donald Trump said three U.S. Navy destroyers came under attack while moving through the strategic waterway, but reported no damage to the vessels. Iran, meanwhile, accused the United States of violating the ceasefire by striking an Iranian oil tanker and civilian areas near the strait before Iranian forces responded against American ships. The renewed fighting briefly rattled global markets, sending oil prices sharply higher as fears grow over potential disruptions to one of the world’s most critical shipping lanes. Reuters correspondent Syakir Jasnee has more in this 1:15 package. After the package, viewers will hear additional remarks from President Trump addressing the latest tensions and ongoing diplomatic negotiations with Tehran.

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Spanish authorities are preparing emergency health measures as a cruise ship affected by a hantavirus outbreak heads toward the Canary Islands. At least three passengers have died and several others became sick during the voyage, prompting international health concerns and travel coordination efforts. Officials say more than 140 passengers and crew members remaining on board will undergo careful medical screening and evacuation procedures when the ship arrives this weekend in Tenerife. The World Health Organization says the risk to the wider public remains low, while health agencies continue tracing passengers who may have left the ship before the outbreak was identified.

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What is Trump Doing with Iran?

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We Are Up Against Extremist!

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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The FBI says the man who killed three people and wounded more than a dozen others in a mass shooting at a downtown Austin, Texas, bar in March acted alone and there's no evidence he was supported or directed by a foreign terrorist group. The agency released an update Thursday of its investigation into the attack on Buford’s Backyard Beer Garden in the early morning hours of March 1 that ended when the gunman was killed by police.

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Steve Hilton and Can California Be Saved?

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Mark Hamill a.k.a. Luke Skywalker of "Star Wars" fame unleashed his TDS on the internet with a post of Trump in the grave. It would be a career-ender for sure, if he had a career to end.

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Mike and Mark say Marco Rubio and J.D. Vance have the X-Factor to win the 2028 presidential election. But Florida Governor Ron DeSantis a hard pass. 

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BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — A man was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after pleading guilty to killing one person and injuring a dozen others while they were demonstrating in Boulder, Colorado, in support of Israeli hostages in Gaza. Mohamed Sabry Soliman looked down at a desk throughout sentencing. Soliman has meanwhile pleaded not guilty to federal hate crime charges. Prosecutors are weighing whether to seek the death penalty in the federal case. Authorities say Soliman threw two Molotov cocktails at demonstrators at a pedestrian mall. An 82-year-old woman who was injured in the attack later died. A dozen others were also injured.

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Liberal Media is Giving Unverified Reports about the War

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Finally, There's Some Accountability

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BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — A man accused of a firebomb attack on demonstrators in Boulder, Colorado, last year has pleaded guilty to murder and other charges. Mohamed Sabry Soliman entered the pleas Thursday in Boulder County District Court. On June 1, Soliman threw two Molotov cocktails at people who were demonstrating in support of Israeli hostages in Gaza. The attack injured 13 people including an 82-year-old woman who later died. Soliman initially pleaded not guilty to murder and dozens of attempted murder and assault charges. He now faces up to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Soliman continues to face federal hate crimes and other charges to which he has pleaded not guilty.

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee lawmakers have passed a new U.S. House map that carves up a majority-Black district in Memphis. The new voting districts approved Thursday could give Republicans a chance to win all nine of the state’s congressional seats in the November midterm elections. Tennessee is the first state to adopt new districts since a U.S. Supreme Court ruling last week that significantly weakened federal Voting Rights Act protections for minorities. President Donald Trump has urged more Republican-led states to redraw their districts in light of the court ruling. Louisiana, Alabama and South Carolina also have taken steps toward redistricting.

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Karen Bass Could Be In Danger of Losing Her Job

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LONDON (AP) — Police in England say a man has been arrested on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon near the home of the former Prince Andrew. It comes after reports that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was threatened by a masked man while walking his dogs. Norfolk Constabulary says the arrest came Wednesday after a man was reported “behaving in an intimidating manner.” The suspect is being held for questioning at a police station. The 66-year-old Mountbatten-Windsor moved to King Charles III’s private Sandringham Estate after he was evicted from his longtime home near Windsor Castle. Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested and held for hours by police in February on suspicion of misconduct in public office in a case related to his links to Jeffrey Epstein.

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BOGUE CHITTO, Miss. (AP) — Powerful storms that included at least three tornadoes tore through several Mississippi counties, damaging nearly 500 homes, tearing up trees and downing power lines. There were no immediate reports of deaths. At least 17 people have been injured during the storms that struck several counties Wednesday night. A mobile home park in Bogue Chitto was severely damaged. The National Weather Service says a large tornado moved from eastern Lincoln County into Lawrence County. Gov. Tate Reeves reported multiple tornadoes and said emergency response efforts are underway. More storms are expected Thursday across the Southeast.

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran has created a government agency to control and tax vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz. That's according to the shipping data company Lloyd's List Intelligence, which reported the move Thursday. The Iranian effort to formalize control over the channel raised new concerns about international shipping as hundreds of commercial ships remained bottled up in the Persian Gulf, unable to reach the open sea. Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed Middle East peace efforts at the Vatican with Pope Leo XIV, whose opposition to the Iran war has led to open sparring with President Donald Trump.

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed “efforts to achieve a durable peace in the Middle East” in talks at the Vatican aimed at easing tensions following U.S. President Donald Trump’s criticisms of Pope Leo XIV. Rubio met with Leo and then Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin on Thursday in a visit that lasted 2.5 hours. Also, Iran said it was reviewing the latest American proposals on ending the war, as Trump threatened the country with a new wave of bombing unless a deal is reached that includes reopening the crucial Strait of Hormuz to international shipping. The developments followed days of mixed messaging from the Trump administration over its strategy to end the war.

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