The Manhunt for Charlie Kirk’s Killer, and Putin’s Defiant Message

Plus, why firefighters are sounding an alarm. 

On Today’s Episode:

Charlie Kirk Assassination Raises Fear of Surging Political Violence, by Richard Fausset, Ken Bensinger and Alan Feuer

Putin’s Message to Ukraine, Europe and Trump: I Won’t Back Down, by Anton Troianovski

Boat Suspected of Smuggling Drugs Is Said to Have Turned Before U.S. Attacked It, by Charlie Savage and Helene Cooper

Firefighters Condemn ‘Greed’ as Fire Engine Prices Soar, by Mike Baker

Scammers Are Using Fake Reviews to Extort Small Businesses, by Stuart A. Thompson

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