9 d. ago Black leaders reject comparison of ‘unapologetic racist’ Charlie Kirk to MLK

The 31-year-old conservative activist was gunned down in Utah earlier this month

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1 week ago Disney explains Jimmy Kimmel decision as company announces show’s return day after Charlie Kirk memorial: Live updates

Trump and other officials had claimed Kimmel’s show was taken off the air due to ratings, not pressure from the FCC

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1 week ago Trump to target ‘Antifa’ as press secretary rails at ‘radicals’ in first briefing since Charlie Kirk’s death: Live

Trump gave a politically-charged speech during Kirk’s memorial on Sunday, saying he hates his opponents and does not wish the best for them

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1 week ago BBC's North America editor sparks fury after calling Charlie Kirk 'far

The late conservative activist, 31, was fatally shot on September 10 while debating students at the Utah Valley University college campus.

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1 week ago Trump hints beef isn't over with Elon as he downplays reunion at Charlie Kirk funeral

Donald Trump and Elon Musk were seen sitting next to each other at Charlie Kirk's memorial in Glendale, Arizona on Sunday.

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1 week ago Trump and Musk reunite at Charlie Kirk memorial as Erika reveals she forgives shooter who killed husband: Live

Trump gave a politically-charged speech after conservative activist’s widow, Erika Kirk, gave emotional speech forgiving her husband’s killer

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1 week ago Charlie Kirk's widow reveals Usha Vance's role in coping with death of her husband: 'Exactly what I needed to hear'

Speaking at State Farm Stadium in Arizona on Sunday afternoon for 31-year-old Kirk's public memorial, Erika Kirk revealed she turned to Usha for advice on how to cope with her loss.

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1 week ago Trump calls Charlie Kirk an ‘American hero’ and says he ‘hates’ opponents at memorial: Live updates

President spoke at close of day of tributes after Charlie Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, gave emotional speech forgiving her husband’s killer

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1 week ago What Trump and Elon REALLY said to each other in reunion at Charlie Kirk's funeral

The billionaire Tesla founder shook hands with the commander-in-chief in his box inside the State Farm Arena in Glendale, Arizona, in front of more than 60,000 mourners.

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1 week ago Charlie Kirk memorial: Trump tells crowd ‘I hate my opponents’ after Erika Kirk says she forgives shooting suspect – latest updates

US president declines to give message of unity after activist’s widow tells audience of tens of thousands ‘I forgive him’ in comments about Tyler RobinsonErika Kirk, Charlie Kirk’s widow, says she forgives man accused of murderCharlie Kirk funeral mixes rally and revival as mourners vow to spread Maga messageChristian nationalists in the US are positioning Charlie Kirk as a martyr for their movement, one that has grown in popularity and whose rise was intertwined with Kirk’s own political ascent.After Kirk’s killing, his widow, Erika Kirk, wrote on social media that the “world is evil”, but God “so good”. The “sound of this widow weeping [echoes] throughout this world like a battle cry,” she said. “They have no idea what they just ignited within this wife.”“Last week, we brought my dear friend Charlie Kirk home one last time. Today, we return to Arizona to remember Charlie and honor his sacrifice. May he eternally rest in peace, and may God watch over Erika and their beautiful child...

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1 week ago Trump says Charlie Kirk would be impressed by crowd size at memorial as he announces ‘highest civilian honor’ for activist: Live updates

President spoke at close of day of tributes after Charlie Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, gave emotional speech forgiving her husband’s killer

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1 week ago Charlie Kirk funeral mixes rally and revival as mourners vow to spread Maga message

Emotions were raw as service began with Christian worship songs – and ended with a political speech from the presidentHours before the sun rose over the Arizona desert, tens of thousands of mourners snaked through the Valley toward the State Farm stadium in Glendale – where the conservative activist Charlie Kirk was lionized as a “prophet” for the streaming era and a defender of free speech, martyred in the line of duty.The memorial was part spiritual revival and part political rally, with a program that included Donald Trump and prominent members of the president’s Make America Great Again (Maga) movement. Mourners obliged the red, white and blue “Sunday best” dress code, filling the at-capacity venue with stars, stripes and Maga hats. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Charlie Kirk memorial: Trump addresses event after Erika Kirk says she forgives shooting suspect – latest updates

US president closes speeches; rightwing activist’s widow tells audience of tens of thousands ‘I forgive him’ in comments about Tyler RobinsonStudents who debated with Kirk: ‘His goal was to defeat us’US right claimed free speech was sacred – until the Charlie Kirk killingChristian nationalists in the US are positioning Charlie Kirk as a martyr for their movement, one that has grown in popularity and whose rise was intertwined with Kirk’s own political ascent.After Kirk’s killing, his widow, Erika Kirk, wrote on social media that the “world is evil”, but God “so good”. The “sound of this widow weeping [echoes] throughout this world like a battle cry,” she said. “They have no idea what they just ignited within this wife.”“Last week, we brought my dear friend Charlie Kirk home one last time. Today, we return to Arizona to remember Charlie and honor his sacrifice. May he eternally rest in peace, and may God watch over Erika and their beautiful children.” Continue reading...

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1 week ago Erika Kirk ‘forgives’ husband Charlie’s shooter in emotional tribute at memorial service: Live updates

Amid heightened security, funeral for conservative activist shot at college event in Utah last week is underway in Glendale, Arizona

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1 week ago Erika Kirk forgives Charlie Kirk's 'assassin' Tyler Robinson in powerful, tearful tribute to her late husband: Live updates

Lines of mourners snaked outside the venue for hours ahead of the memorial for the conservative firebrand, who was assassinated at Utah Valley University on September 10.

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1 week ago Watch: Donald Trump and Elon Musk shake hands as pair reunite at Charlie Kirk memorial

Watch Donald Trump and Elon Musk shake hands as the pair reunited at the memorial and funeral of Charlie Kirk.

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1 week ago Trump and Elon Musk put feud aside at Charlie Kirk's funeral as 200,000 await president's memorial speech: Live updates

Lines of mourners snaked outside the venue for hours ahead of the memorial for the conservative firebrand, who was assassinated at Utah Valley University on September 10.

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1 week ago Vitriol flies at Charlie Kirk memorial ahead of Trump speech as Miller warns left that ‘dragon’ is awakened’: Live

Amid heightened security, funeral for conservative activist shot at college event in Utah last week is underway in Glendale, Arizona

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1 week ago Charlie Kirk’s memorial service highlights his final moments ahead of Trump speech: Live updates

Amid heightened security, funeral for conservative activist shot at college event in Utah last week is underway in Glendale, Arizona

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1 week ago Thousands chant as Trump arrives at Charlie Kirk's funeral as widow Erika narrates heartbreaking tribute video: Live service updates

Lines of mourners snaked outside the venue for hours ahead of the memorial for the conservative firebrand, who was assassinated at Utah Valley University on September 10.

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