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Who was the gunman behind the Charlie Kirk shooting and what happened to him?
Live from NPR News, I'm Dale Wilman. The search for the gunman who killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk is over. A twenty two year old man was arrested Friday in connection with Wednesday's shooting on a Utah college campus, as Steve Futterman reports.
As he announced that authorities had arrested the suspect, Utah Governor Spencer Cox made a call for national unity.
This is our moment. Um do we escalate or do do we find an off ramp?
Although authorities have not shared a motive, Cox said a family member told investigators that Tyler Robinson had become more interested in politics in recent years and had criticized Charlie Kirk's views, which he said were hateful. The Utah governor said political differences should not lead to violence.
It's a choice, it's a choice, and every one of us gets to make that choice.
What did Utah Governor Spencer Cox say about political violence after the arrest?
Formal charges are expected next week when Robinson is due in court.
Kirk's widow, Erica Kirk, spoke Friday about her husband and said he was a leader in representing American family values.
Charlie always said that if he ever ran for office, I know a lot of you asked if he ever was going to, but Privately, he told me. If he ever did run for office, that his top priority would be. To revive The American family. That was his purpose.
Tyler Robinson's family, meanwhile, says he had recently become more political.
Why is Louisiana facing its worst pertussis outbreak in 35 years?
Louisiana is experiencing the worst outbreak of pertassis, which is also known as whooping cough, in 35 years. That's according to state health officials. As MPR Selena Simmons Duffin reports, one of the state senators is now asking for help from Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Republican Senator Bill Cassidy is a physician and he chairs the HELP Committee, which oversees the Department of Health and Human Services. Cassidy cast a key vote to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary, despite voicing concerns about Kennedy's history of anti-vaccine activism. A letter from Cassidy to Kennedy this week hints at a growing rift.
How is Senator Bill Cassidy urging support for the DTAP vaccine amid the outbreak?
Cassidy lays out the scope of the pertussis outbreak and his state: two babies have died. He says the DTAP vaccine is safe and effective and it protects babies against dying from protussis. Cassidy goes on: quote, I ask that you publicly reaffirm your support for the DTAP vaccine and says Kennedy's public support. will save lives. HHS did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Selena Simmons Duffen NPR News, Washington.
President Trump said on Friday that he'll be sending National Guard troops to Memphis to address crime issues there. In announcing the plan on Fox News, he said both the mayor and Tennessee's governor are happy about the pending deployment, but Memphis Mayor Paul Young, who is a Democrat, says he did not ask for the guard and says that it's not the way to drive down crime. You're listening to NPR News.
What are the arguments for and against sending National Guard troops to Memphis?
Boeing workers at three Midwest plants have rejected another contract proposal. The move extends their almost six week long strike from St. Louis Public Radio. Olivia Mizel has the latest.
The offer was rejected fifty-seven percent. Union members who voted rejected Boeing's modified five year contract fifty seven percent to forty three percent. But while some celebrated, member Ken Kellogg says he is worried about his financial future. I've been without a paycheck for two months and it's really starting to weigh on me.
Why did Boeing workers reject the latest contract proposal and what are they demanding?
I just bought a house, I'm already two weeks late on my first house payment. Employees said they want faster progression to the top of the pay scale, a larger signing bonus, and a better four oh one K plan. A Boeing official said the company was disappointed with the results, but will continue with its strike contingency plan, which includes hiring replacement workers. For NPR News, I'm Olivia Maisel in St. Louis.
The Friday vote sends the measure to the governor for an expected signature. But opponents announced a referendum petition that could force a statewide vote on the new map. Missouri is the third state to take up congressional redistricting legislation ahead of the midterm selections next year.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
Who was the gunman behind the Charlie Kirk shooting and what happened to him?
0:01–0:49
2
What did Utah Governor Spencer Cox say about political violence after the arrest?
0:49–1:26
3
Why is Louisiana facing its worst pertussis outbreak in 35 years?
1:26–2:05
4
How is Senator Bill Cassidy urging support for the DTAP vaccine amid the outbreak?
2:05–3:01
5
What are the arguments for and against sending National Guard troops to Memphis?
3:01–3:33
6
Why did Boeing workers reject the latest contract proposal and what are they demanding?
3:33–4:39