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Manhunt For Charlie Kirk’s Killer

The FBI has released images of who they are calling a person of interest in the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk as the manhunt intensifies.  His murder has also had a chilling effect on members of Congress on both sides of the political aisle ratcheting up fears for their safety and that of their colleagues.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on calls for unity as some on the left are being blamed for political violence.  

College Lockdowns

Thursday was also a disruptive day on college campuses around the nation.  The US Naval Academy in Annapolis was on lockdown following a threat that was called in, and one midshipman was shot by police when he mistook a member of law enforcement as a shooter and hit the officer with a training weapon.  A number of schools in the nation either had to cancel or delay classes due to threats.  Several historically black colleges and
universities in America were on lockdown yesterday because of potential
threats.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   

Remembering 9/11

The nation commemorated the 24th anniversary of the terror attacks of September 11, 2001 on Thursday, with remembrance ceremonies in New York, the Pentagon and western Pennsylvania.  John Stolnis has a recap.  

Judge’s Head Start Ruling

A Federal judge has ruled on a Trump administration policy involving children in the United States illegally and the Head Start program.  Correspondent Mike Hempen has details on a case that could find its way to the US Supreme Court.  

Tennessee’s New ICE Jail

Immigrant detainees are now calling a detention center in Tennessee home as they await deportation.  Lisa Dwyer reports.  

Menendez Wife To Prison

The wife of a disgraced former Senator from New Jersey who was sent to prison for 11 years after being found guilty of corruption has now learned her fate.  Ed Donahue reports on how long Nadine Menendez will spend in prison, and what she said about her husband to the court.  

Remembering Charlie Kirk

The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in front of a crowd on the Utah Valley University Campus continues to draw global reaction as authorities search for a suspect.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.  

Social Media & Comments Blowback
As the nation and the world try to come to grips with the killing of Charlie Kirk, a number of people have found themselves speaking out on social media, in some cases, showing no sympathy for his loss. 
Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on a TV political analysts' firing for his commentary on Charlie Kirk's death.   

WH Reacts To Israel Strike In Qatar

The White House is not pleased with the Israel attack on members of the terrorist group Hamas in Qatar.  Correspondent Karen Chammas reports on the diplomatic aftermath of Israel's strike on the US-ally, as a number of Arab and European nations are speaking out against Israel’s military action.  

Latest On Colorado School Shooting

The investigation into the school shooting in suburban Denver that left the shooter and a student dead and two other high schoolers fighting for their lives has taken a scary turn.  Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports authorities believe the 16-year-old gunman somehow became radicalized. 

Senate Nuclear Option

Republicans triggered the "nuclear option" to change the rules of the Senate on a party-line basis Thursday, a move that will allow them to speed up confirmation of President Donald Trump's nominees for key executive branch positions.  Sue Aller reports.  

Rate Drop

If you’re looking to buy a home, this will certainly help.  Correspondent Alex Veiga reports on another drop in the average rate of a 30-year mortgage. 

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