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Two men in Utah were arrested after an incendiary device was placed under a news media vehicle in Salt Lake City on Friday, according to court documents obtained by CBS News.The device had been lit but “failed to function as designed,” a Unified Fire Authority Investigations officer wrote in affidavits of probable cause filed in the 3rd District Court of Salt Lake County. Fox 13, a news station based in Salt Lake City, confirmed to CBS News that the device was placed under their vehicle, which was parked next to an occupied building.Authorities arrested Adeeb Nasir, 58, and Adil Justice…

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The 22-year-old suspect behind the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk is “not cooperating” with investigators, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox and two law enforcement sources said.Cox stressed on several Sunday morning news shows that investigators are still trying to pin down a motive for the attack and said more information may come out once the suspect, Tyler Robinson, appears in court on Tuesday.”There’s so much more that we’re learning, and so much more that we will learn,” Cox said on CNN’s “State of the Union.” “There will be official charges filed on Tuesday, and there will be much more evidence…

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A Justice Department official recently asked some Missouri counties to turn over their 2020 voting machines. The counties refused, drawing attention to the debate over election security. SCOTT DETROW, HOST: President Trump has made it clear he is not a fan of voting machines, and now his administration is taking actions that are unnerving many election officials. Joining us now to talk about this is NPR voting correspondent Miles Parks. Hi, Miles.MILES PARKS, BYLINE: Hey, Scott.DETROW: I’m confused here. I thought most of the country votes on paper ballots rather than machines. How common is this to begin with?PARKS: That…

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One day after the arrival of a Russian cargo ship, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched an upgraded Northrop Grumman space freighter Sunday, putting the unpiloted spacecraft on course for capture by the International Space Station early Wednesday.On board: more than 5 tons of needed spare parts, research material and crew supplies, including holiday treats for the station crew. A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket climbs away from pad 40 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, boosting a Northrop Grumman Cygnus cargo ship toward orbit on a flight to the International Space Station. SpaceX “The (Cygnus) is packed with consumables,…

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Donald Trump wants us to accept the current state of affairs without making a scene. He wants us to believe that if we resist, he will harass us, sue us, and cut funding for those we care about; he may sic ICE, the FBI, or the National Guard on us.  We’re sorry to disappoint, but the fact is this: The Nation won’t back down to an authoritarian regime. Not now, not ever. Day after day, week after week, we will continue to publish truly independent journalism that exposes the Trump administration for what it is and develops ways to gum…

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More than 100,000 Paris Hilton mini fridges have been recalled over fire and burn hazard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced last week.The recall involved the “Paris Hilton Mini Beauty Fridge” in a 4-liter model in pink, white, aqua and hot pink, as well as a 10-liter model in pink and white. Consumers should check the model number in the back or the bottom of the mini fridges, which are marketed for refrigerating beauty products like skin care, to see if they’ve been recalled, CPSC said.No injuries have been reported but there have been at least 27 reports of…

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Missouri is the latest state redrawing its voting map to help Republicans hold onto their majority in the U.S. House. The state Senate voted Friday for a redistricting plan requested by President Trump that would help Republicans win a seat now held by Democratic Rep. Emanuel Cleaver. The plan now goes to Republican Gov. Mike Kehoe, who’s expected to sign it. He had already called on lawmakers to approve the map he says reflects “Missouri’s conservative, common sense values.” Missouri Democrats said this is a gerrymander that dilutes the votes of Black voters, especially around Kansas City, where voters will…

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The following is the transcript of an interview with University of Chicago professor Robert Pape that aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on Sept. 14, 2025.MAJOR GARRETT: Welcome back. We’re going to take a closer look at the problem of political violence in America. And we’re joined now, I’m glad to say, by University of Chicago Professor Robert Pape. He’s the founding director of the Chicago Project on Security and Threats. Professor, it’s great to have you with us. Thanks for joining us. What are the trend lines, and what is the key terminology you want my audience…

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Donald Trump wants us to accept the current state of affairs without making a scene. He wants us to believe that if we resist, he will harass us, sue us, and cut funding for those we care about; he may sic ICE, the FBI, or the National Guard on us.  We’re sorry to disappoint, but the fact is this: The Nation won’t back down to an authoritarian regime. Not now, not ever. Day after day, week after week, we will continue to publish truly independent journalism that exposes the Trump administration for what it is and develops ways to gum…

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