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ClaudetteCC's JournalExclusive: US shoots down Iranian drone approaching aircraft carrier, official says
Source: reuters
Feb 3 (Reuters) - The U.S. military on Tuesday shot down an Iranian drone that "aggressively" approached the Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea, the U.S. military said, in an incident first reported by Reuters.
The incident came as diplomats sought to arrange nuclear talks between Iran and the United States, and U.S. President Donald Trump warned that with U.S. warships heading toward Iran, "bad things" would probably happen if a deal could not be reached.
Read more: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/us-shoots-down-iranian-drone-approaching-aircraft-carrier-official-says-2026-02-03/
Democratic U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar makes move toward Minnesota governor run after Walz exit
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar took an important step toward a campaign for Minnesota governor on Thursday, filing the paperwork to build out a campaign that is expected to launch in full in coming days.
A Democratic official close to Klobuchar framed it as a “preliminary step necessary for any candidate considering a run.” The official, who isn’t authorized to speak for attribution, told MPR News that an announcement on next steps would be made before long. Precinct caucuses, the first step in the party endorsement process, are on Feb. 3.
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/01/22/democratic-us-sen-amy-klobuchar-makes-move-toward-minnesota-governor-run-after-tim-walz-exit
As protests rage, Iran pulls the plug on contact with the world
Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Iran’s theocracy pulled the plug and disconnected the Islamic Republic’s 85 million people from the rest of the world.
Following a playbook used both in demonstrations and in war, Iran severed the internet connections and telephone lines that connect its people to the vast diaspora in the United States, Europe and elsewhere. Until now, even while facing strict sanctions over the country’s nuclear program, Iranians still could access mobile phone apps and even websites blocked by the theocracy, using virtual private networks to circumvent restrictions.
Thursday’s decision sharply limits people from sharing images and witness accounts of the nationwide protests over Iran’s ailing economy that have grown to pose the biggest challenge to the government in years. It also could provide cover for a violent crackdown after the Trump administration warned Iran’s government about consequences for further deaths among demonstrators.
Read more: https://apnews.com/article/iran-protests-economy-starlink-internet-disconnect-8d944601e7bfeae6753ec0645f5a7139
Utah files murder charges against Tyler Robinson
Source: NPR
Tyler Robinson, the man accused of fatally shooting conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, was charged with aggravated murder and other counts, in a case in which prosecutors are seeking the death penalty.
"The murder of Charlie Kirk is an American tragedy," said Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray at a news conference on Tuesday. "Charlie Kirk was murdered while engaging in one of our most sacred and cherished American rights."
Authorities have also charged Robinson with firearm counts and multiple obstruction-of-justice charges for allegedly disposing of clothes he wore during the shooting. He is accused of directing his roommate to delete incriminating messages and not speak with investigators after Kirk was killed.
Investigators say surveillance footage showed Robinson walking with a peculiar gait they believe indicates Robinson had a rifle hidden in his pants. The weapon, a bolt-action rifle, is thought to have been a gift from his grandfather. Prosecutors say Robinson wrapped the gun in a towel and placed it in a wooded area after the shooting.
Robinson's mother told investigators that Robinson had in recent months become "more political and had started to lean more to the left – becoming more pro-gay and trans-rights oriented," according to the court papers.
Investigators interviewed Robinson's roommate, who was not identified by name. Authorities say the roommate was a male transitioning to female with whom Robinson had been romantically involved.
Read more: https://www.npr.org/2025/09/16/nx-s1-5542545/utah-files-murder-charges-against-tyler-robinson
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