Judge raises stakes with pivotal ruling in Charlie Kirk assassination case and more top headlines

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TOP 3

1. Judge delivers sweeping ruling in Charlie Kirk assassination case

2. Iran’s barrage unfolds amid mystery over fate of IRGC commanders

3. Lindsay Clancy verdict still within reach as predictions swirl

MAJOR HEADLINES

OLD GUARD HOLDS — 80-year-old progressive crushes bid for generational change in key Senate primary. Continue reading …

HAMMER DOWN — Suspect accused of smashing Vice President Vance’s windows enters plea. Continue reading …

HOLIDAY HAZARD — Travelers warned of drink-spiking robberies and kidnappings at vacation hot spot. Continue reading …

RAISING THE STEAKS — Beef price scrutiny hits grocery aisle as DOJ targets 8 major retailers. Continue reading …

COCKPIT CHAOS — Stolen plane flies toward nuclear plant before crash-landing in sunflower field. Continue reading …

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POLITICS

CLASSROOM CAPTURE — Nation’s largest teachers union under fire as controversial agenda puts century-old federal charter at risk. Continue reading …

ZERO OPPOSITION — Original ‘Squad’ member sails to renomination with no Republican to stop her. Continue reading …

PARTY FOUL — Jeffries threatens consequences after Dem mutiny helps move anti-socialism bill. Continue reading …

‘SAME PLAYBOOK’ — Inside the far-left’s anti-data center push and what experts say is driving it. Continue reading …

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MEDIA

SWIPE LEFT — Ocasio-Cortez sheds light on who she wouldn’t date following reported split from fiancé. Continue reading …

‘DANGEROUS’ WORDS — More than 180 Jewish entertainers rally behind actor Mark Ruffalo in protest letter. Continue reading …

CELEBRITY OUTBURST — Rosie O’Donnell’s TikTok rant makes jaw-dropping claims about detained migrants. Continue reading …

MEDIA FIRESTORM — CBS chief’s involvement in viral El-Sayed report sparks fierce online debate. Continue reading …

OPINION

YURI PEREZ — Trump and Rubio’s bold Venezuela oil pact could finally crush communism’s grip. Continue reading …

TED JENKIN — California’s insane plan to regulate what tires we buy is full of hot air. Continue reading …

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IN OTHER NEWS

OFF THE AIR — Longtime ‘Wheel of Fortune’ announcer suspended after allegations made. Continue reading …

FAMILY FRICTION — Prince William, Kate Middleton forced to navigate ‘Sussex circus.’ Continue reading …

WINNING PAIR — Costco’s famous $1.50 hot dog combo gets simple swap. Continue reading …

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