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Why is Utah County seeking the death penalty for the man accused of killing activist Charlie Kirk?

Lakshmi Singh 0:01

Live from NPR News, I'm Lakshmi Singh. Utah authorities are charging the twenty two year old man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk. On seven counts including aggravated murder, discharge of a firearm, and obstruction of justice, speed. Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray says he will seek the death penalty against Tyler Robinson.

Unknown 0:24

I do not take this decision lightly. And it is a decision I have made independently. As county attorney, based solely on the available evidence and circumstances and nature of the crime.

Lakshmi Singh 0:39

Due to the nature of the penalty being sought, Gray says the defendant will remain incarcerated. Kirk was gunned down last week at an outdoor rally at Utah Valley University. With two weeks to go, House Republicans have released a stopgap measure in hopes of averting a government shutdown at the end of the month.

How are House Republicans trying to avoid a government shutdown with a stopgap funding measure?

Lakshmi Singh 0:58

NPR's Claudia Grisales reports, it's not clear whether the Republican led Congress has enough bipartisan support to get the measure to President Trump's desk in time.

Claudia Grisales 1:07

House Speaker Mike Johnson said the stopgap measure directs another seven weeks of government funding through November twenty first to buy lawmakers time to negotiate a regular appropriations package.

Unknown 1:20

We need responsible options here to keep the government open while all this work continues.

Claudia Grisales 1:25

The bill also includes nearly one hundred million dollars to ramp up security for top political figures, but Republicans facing tight margins in both chambers will likely need help from Democrats who say they won't without bipartisan talks. Claudia Rizales, NPR News.

Lakshmi Singh 1:45

President Trump arrives in Britain this evening for his second state visit to the United Kingdom. Top of mind for UK leaders will likely be. The US's role in supporting Ukraine. More from NPR's Daniel Kurtz Laban.

Danielle Kurtzleben 1:58

Standing next to Air Force One as he left for London, Trump placed responsibility for peace with Russia on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

What are President Trump’s priorities during his state visit to the United Kingdom?

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Zelensky's gonna have to make a deal, and Europe has to stop buying oil from Russia.

Danielle Kurtzleben 2:12

Trump has said he won't impose sanctions if NATO countries keep buying energy from Russia. Zelensky told Sky News this week that he hopes UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer presses Trump on security guarantees for Ukraine. Trump will meet with the King and Queen tomorrow with a day that includes a carriage procession at Windsor Castle and a state banquet. He will meet Thursday with Starmer. Danielle Kurtzleben, N PR News, London.

Lakshmi Singh 2:35

President Trump says the US and China have reached an agreement to keep TikTok accessible to its roughly one hundred seventy million users in the US. He didn't decl disclose to reporters outside the White House today who the new buyer might be. But Trump again has extended the deadline for TikTok's Chinese parent company to divest ownership in order to satisfy Washington's national security concerns. It's NPR News.

How is Mexico commemorating 215 years of independence and what historic moments were highlighted?

Lakshmi Singh 3:01

Today, Mexico marks two hundred and fifteen years of independence, and for the first time in the nation's history The traditional shout was delivered by a woman. And Pierre Zata Peralta reports.

Unknown 3:17

By 11 p.m., hundreds of thousands of Mexicans packed into the capital city's main square. And then they lived history. Vladia Scheinbaum, the first woman to become president since Mexico became a republic more than two centuries ago, walked through the palace and onto the balcony. She honored Miguel Hilalgo y Costilla, known as the father of the country, and then the many women who helped Mexico win independence but were forgotten by history. She ended, as tradition demands, with An urgent shout for independence.

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Peter Pralta, NPR News, Mexico City.

What safety issue caused Costco to recall its Kirkland Signature Prosecco bottles?

Lakshmi Singh 3:58

Costco is recalling store brand proseco, of which unopened bottles could unexpectedly shatter even when they are not being handled. The company says the recall affects Kirkland signature prosecco. Valdo be a denip. Sold in several states across parts of the Midwest and the Mid Atlantic. The retailer is urging customers not to transport the product. Back to its stores just to get rid of it. The Federal Reserve's policy makers are meeting for the next two days, investors watching to see if the Fed reduces interest rates by as much as President Trump's as he wants.