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Did bullet that killed Charlie Kirk not match Tyler Robinson's rifle? Here's what defense court filing claims

A claim spread online that attorneys for Tyler Robinson — the suspect in Charlie Kirk's fatal shooting — said in a court filing that a report indicated the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives "was unable to identify the bullet recovered at autopsy to the rifle allegedly tied to Mr. Robinson."

Robinson's defense attorneys did make the claim in a motion filed last Friday. Reporter Laerke Christensen broke down the full court filing.

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Trump claimed he made custom pens deal with Sharpie. The company said that never happened

The president said he persuaded the head of Sharpie to make $5 customized permanent markers.

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DHS denies ICE will be at Marine Corps graduations, contradicting military website's notice

A notice on an official Marine Corps website — later amended — said federal officers would be there to conduct "lawful immigration status inquiries."

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Photo shows Israeli officials wearing noose pins to support death penalty for some Palestinian prisoners

On Tuesday, the Israeli parliament passed a law making the death penalty the default sentence for Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks.

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Did Erika Kirk share post responding to Druski video?

The comedian shared a video on social media that appeared to mock the Turning Point USA CEO.

Staff pick

An old newspaper clipping that reads: "Chance for a Spinster. — A young man in Aroostook County, Maine, advertising for a wife, speaks of himself as follows: "I am eighteen years old, have a good set of teeth, and believe in Andy Johnson, the star-spangled banner, and the 4th of July. I have taken up a State lot, cleared up eighteen acres last year, and seeded ten of it down."

Is old newspaper clip of man with 'good set of teeth' seeking wife real?

Rumors that a screenshot of an old newspaper clipping authentically showed an article written by an 18-year-old man seeking a wife spread online. The article was allegedly titled "Chance for a Spinster" and said the man had a good set of teeth.

Reporter Joey Esposito traced the clipping's full history.