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Who is Charlie Kirk? Turning Point USA co-founder shot while speaking at Utah university
The conservative activist became the face of a young Republican movement in the 2010s.
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Conservative activist Charlie Kirk shot at event in Utah, spokesperson says
Kirk, a popular conservative political activist and media personality, was at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah as part of his "American Comeback Tour."
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Conservative influencer Charlie Kirk shot during event in Utah
(NEXSTAR) — Conservative influencer Charlie Kirk was shot while speaking at an event at a Utah college, the organization he co-founded has confirmed to the Associated Press. In a statement released shortly after 1:15 p.m. MT, Utah Valley University said a shot was fired at Kirk. "He was hit and taken from the location by his security. Campus police is investigating, a suspect is in custody...
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GOP candidate claims Scranton mayor's priorities are split
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The race for mayor of Scranton is heating up. Republican mayoral candidate Trish Beynon is questioning incumbent Democrat Mayor Paige Cognetti's run for the spot in the 8th congressional seat while, at the same time, running for re-election in Scranton. Beynon says Cognetti running dual campaigns is unfair to Scranton residents, alleging that...
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'Kissing bug' disease is now endemic in US, researchers say. What you need to know.
The potentially deadly condition Chagas disease is spread by insects known by their nickname: The "kissing bug."
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Sheetz alerts customers of higher candy prices due to Hershey's cost increase
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) - Sheetz customers can expect to pay more for Hershey candy soon. Social media lit up with an announcement posted at a Sheetz store, stating that there would be a 26% increase on certain king-size and regular-sized Hershey candy bars due to the Hershey company instituting a price increase. Nick Ruffner, the Public Affairs Manager for Sheetz, confirmed with Nexstar's...
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3 fired FBI officials sue Patel, saying he bowed to Trump administration's 'campaign of retribution'
The agents were fired last month and the lawsuit says the Justice Department was determined to remove all agents who helped investigate President Donald Trump.
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Lockdown lifted after shooting threats at Children and Youth building
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — According to Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo, a lockdown has been lifted after a shooting threat prompted a police response at the Children and Youth building Wednesday afternoon. In a statement to 28/22 News, Romilda Crocamo stated that there was a "third-party shooting threat" for the Children and Youth Building in Wilkes-Barre...
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M&M’s to launch Honey Roasted Peanut flavor nationwide this fall
The new flavor will join the M&M’s collection as a permanent offering.
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Video shown in House hearing appears to show a missile hitting a flying 'orb'
The never-before-seen footage was shown at a hearing related to unidentified anomalous phenomena, or UAPs — the government’s term for UFOs.
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