US: Vigils Held Nationwide to Pay Tribute to Charlie Kirk

Vigils were held across the U.S. on Sunday, September 14, to pay tribute to Charlie Kirk, a 31-year-old conservative activist and close ally of Donald Trump, who was fatally shot in the neck during a speech at Utah Valley University.

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus in Castelgandolfo - Rome

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus in Castelgandolfo - Rome

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus and imparts his blessing at the gates of the Apostolic Palace before thousands of faithful in Castelgandolfo. , in Castelgandolfo, Italy, on August 17, 2025. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus in Castelgandolfo - Rome

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus in Castelgandolfo - Rome

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus and imparts his blessing at the gates of the Apostolic Palace before thousands of faithful in Castelgandolfo. , in Castelgandolfo, Italy, on August 17, 2025. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus in Castelgandolfo - Rome

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus in Castelgandolfo - Rome

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus and imparts his blessing at the gates of the Apostolic Palace before thousands of faithful in Castelgandolfo. , in Castelgandolfo, Italy, on August 17, 2025. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus in Castelgandolfo - Rome

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus in Castelgandolfo - Rome

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus and imparts his blessing at the gates of the Apostolic Palace before thousands of faithful in Castelgandolfo. , in Castelgandolfo, Italy, on August 17, 2025. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus in Castelgandolfo - Rome

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus in Castelgandolfo - Rome

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus and imparts his blessing at the gates of the Apostolic Palace before thousands of faithful in Castelgandolfo. , in Castelgandolfo, Italy, on August 17, 2025. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus in Castelgandolfo - Rome

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus in Castelgandolfo - Rome

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus and imparts his blessing at the gates of the Apostolic Palace before thousands of faithful in Castelgandolfo. , in Castelgandolfo, Italy, on August 17, 2025. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus in Castelgandolfo - Rome

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus in Castelgandolfo - Rome

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus and imparts his blessing at the gates of the Apostolic Palace before thousands of faithful in Castelgandolfo. , in Castelgandolfo, Italy, on August 17, 2025. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus in Castelgandolfo - Rome

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus in Castelgandolfo - Rome

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus and imparts his blessing at the gates of the Apostolic Palace before thousands of faithful in Castelgandolfo. , in Castelgandolfo, Italy, on August 17, 2025. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus in Castelgandolfo - Rome

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus in Castelgandolfo - Rome

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus and imparts his blessing at the gates of the Apostolic Palace before thousands of faithful in Castelgandolfo. , in Castelgandolfo, Italy, on August 17, 2025. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus in Castelgandolfo - Rome

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus in Castelgandolfo - Rome

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus and imparts his blessing at the gates of the Apostolic Palace before thousands of faithful in Castelgandolfo. , in Castelgandolfo, Italy, on August 17, 2025. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus in Castelgandolfo - Rome

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus in Castelgandolfo - Rome

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus and imparts his blessing at the gates of the Apostolic Palace before thousands of faithful in Castelgandolfo. , in Castelgandolfo, Italy, on August 17, 2025. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus in Castelgandolfo - Rome

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus in Castelgandolfo - Rome

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus and imparts his blessing at the gates of the Apostolic Palace before thousands of faithful in Castelgandolfo. , in Castelgandolfo, Italy, on August 17, 2025. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus in Castelgandolfo - Rome

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus in Castelgandolfo - Rome

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus and imparts his blessing at the gates of the Apostolic Palace before thousands of faithful in Castelgandolfo. , in Castelgandolfo, Italy, on August 17, 2025. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus in Castelgandolfo - Rome

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus in Castelgandolfo - Rome

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus and imparts his blessing at the gates of the Apostolic Palace before thousands of faithful in Castelgandolfo. , in Castelgandolfo, Italy, on August 17, 2025. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus in Castelgandolfo - Rome

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus in Castelgandolfo - Rome

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus and imparts his blessing at the gates of the Apostolic Palace before thousands of faithful in Castelgandolfo. , in Castelgandolfo, Italy, on August 17, 2025. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus in Castelgandolfo - Rome

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus in Castelgandolfo - Rome

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus and imparts his blessing at the gates of the Apostolic Palace before thousands of faithful in Castelgandolfo. , in Castelgandolfo, Italy, on August 17, 2025. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus in Castelgandolfo - Rome

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus in Castelgandolfo - Rome

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus and imparts his blessing at the gates of the Apostolic Palace before thousands of faithful in Castelgandolfo. , in Castelgandolfo, Italy, on August 17, 2025. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus in Castelgandolfo - Rome

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus in Castelgandolfo - Rome

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus and imparts his blessing at the gates of the Apostolic Palace before thousands of faithful in Castelgandolfo. , in Castelgandolfo, Italy, on August 17, 2025. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus in Castelgandolfo - Rome

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus in Castelgandolfo - Rome

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus and imparts his blessing at the gates of the Apostolic Palace before thousands of faithful in Castelgandolfo. , in Castelgandolfo, Italy, on August 17, 2025. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus in Castelgandolfo - Rome

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus in Castelgandolfo - Rome

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus and imparts his blessing at the gates of the Apostolic Palace before thousands of faithful in Castelgandolfo. , in Castelgandolfo, Italy, on August 17, 2025. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus in Castelgandolfo - Rome

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus in Castelgandolfo - Rome

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus and imparts his blessing at the gates of the Apostolic Palace before thousands of faithful in Castelgandolfo. , in Castelgandolfo, Italy, on August 17, 2025. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus in Castelgandolfo - Rome

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus in Castelgandolfo - Rome

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus and imparts his blessing at the gates of the Apostolic Palace before thousands of faithful in Castelgandolfo. , in Castelgandolfo, Italy, on August 17, 2025. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus in Castelgandolfo - Rome

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus in Castelgandolfo - Rome

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus and imparts his blessing at the gates of the Apostolic Palace before thousands of faithful in Castelgandolfo. , in Castelgandolfo, Italy, on August 17, 2025. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus in Castelgandolfo - Rome

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus in Castelgandolfo - Rome

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus and imparts his blessing at the gates of the Apostolic Palace before thousands of faithful in Castelgandolfo. , in Castelgandolfo, Italy, on August 17, 2025. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus in Castelgandolfo - Rome

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus in Castelgandolfo - Rome

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus and imparts his blessing at the gates of the Apostolic Palace before thousands of faithful in Castelgandolfo. , in Castelgandolfo, Italy, on August 17, 2025. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus in Castelgandolfo - Rome

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus in Castelgandolfo - Rome

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus and imparts his blessing at the gates of the Apostolic Palace before thousands of faithful in Castelgandolfo. , in Castelgandolfo, Italy, on August 17, 2025. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus in Castelgandolfo - Rome

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus in Castelgandolfo - Rome

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus and imparts his blessing at the gates of the Apostolic Palace before thousands of faithful in Castelgandolfo. , in Castelgandolfo, Italy, on August 17, 2025. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus in Castelgandolfo - Rome

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus in Castelgandolfo - Rome

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus and imparts his blessing at the gates of the Apostolic Palace before thousands of faithful in Castelgandolfo. , in Castelgandolfo, Italy, on August 17, 2025. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus in Castelgandolfo - Rome

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus in Castelgandolfo - Rome

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus and imparts his blessing at the gates of the Apostolic Palace before thousands of faithful in Castelgandolfo. , in Castelgandolfo, Italy, on August 17, 2025. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus in Castelgandolfo - Rome

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus in Castelgandolfo - Rome

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus and imparts his blessing at the gates of the Apostolic Palace before thousands of faithful in Castelgandolfo. , in Castelgandolfo, Italy, on August 17, 2025. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus in Castelgandolfo - Rome

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus in Castelgandolfo - Rome

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus and imparts his blessing at the gates of the Apostolic Palace before thousands of faithful in Castelgandolfo. , in Castelgandolfo, Italy, on August 17, 2025. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus in Castelgandolfo - Rome

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus in Castelgandolfo - Rome

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus and imparts his blessing at the gates of the Apostolic Palace before thousands of faithful in Castelgandolfo. , in Castelgandolfo, Italy, on August 17, 2025. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

US: Line Fire Grows Explosively, Prompts Thousands To Evacuate In Southern California 8

Line Fire burning in eastern San Bernardino County has grown to more than 17,459 acres on Sunday, September 8. More than 10,000 people are under mandatory evacuation orders.

US: Wildfire Erupts Near Twin Lakes In Colorado 4

A wildfire erupted near Twin Lakes in Colorado on Tuesday, June 11, prompting evacuation orders. Fire crews were battling the fire that covered around 200 acres by Tuesday evening. People in the Lost Canyon Road and County Road 30 areas were told to evacuate.

US: Wildfire Erupts Near Twin Lakes In Colorado

A wildfire erupted near Twin Lakes in Colorado on Tuesday, June 11, prompting evacuation orders. Fire crews were battling the fire that covered around 165 acres by Tuesday evening. People in the Lost Canyon Road and County Road 30 areas were told to evacuate.

Japan, U.S. to drop Futenma base relocation deadline

Japan, U.S. to drop Futenma base relocation deadline

WASHINGTON, United States - (From L) Japanese Defense Minister Toshimi Kitazawa, U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates, Japanese Foreign Minister Takeaki Matsumoto and U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton hold a joint press conference in Washington on June 21, 2011. Japan and the United States agreed to drop the 2014 deadline for the relocation of the U.S. Marine Corps Futenma Air Station in Okinawa Prefecture.

Afghan President Karzai

Afghan President Karzai

TOKYO, Japan - Undated file photo shows Afghan President Hamid Karzai. U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said on June 15, 2011, Karzai has told him that he would step down from the post in 2014 after fulfilling his second term.

Gates on cyber attacks

Gates on cyber attacks

SINGAPORE, Singapore - U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates speaks at the annual Asia Security Summit in Singapore, also known as the Shangri-La Dialogue, on June 4, 2011. Gates said the United States may regard some cyber attacks as acts of war that demand appropriate retaliation.

Japan OKs U.S. to export missile interceptor

Japan OKs U.S. to export missile interceptor

TOKYO, Japan - Combined undated file photos show Japanese Defense Minister Toshimi Kitazawa (L) and U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates. Kitazawa told Gates that Japan will allow the United States to export a jointly developed ballistic missile interceptor to third countries during their meeting on June 3, 2011, on the sidelines of a regional security forum in Singapore.

U.S. defense chief in Japan

U.S. defense chief in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates speaks at Keio University in Tokyo on Jan. 14, 2011. Gates touted the pivotal role of the U.S. military forces stationed in Japan in confronting regional challenges such as military provocations by North Korea and the growing presence of China.

U.S. defense chief in Japan

U.S. defense chief in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates (at podium) listens to a student's question as he spoke at Keio University in Tokyo on Jan. 14, 2011. In the speech, Gates touted the pivotal role of the U.S. military forces stationed in Japan in confronting regional challenges such as military provocations by North Korea and the growing presence of China.

U.S. defense chief in Japan

U.S. defense chief in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Defense Minister Toshimi Kitazawa (L) and U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates attend a joint press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 13, 2011. They agreed in a meeting the same day to pursue talks on possibly providing a jointly developed sea-based missile shield system to other countries and reaffirmed cooperation on regional issues such as tensions on the Korean Peninsula.

U.S. defense chief in Japan

U.S. defense chief in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Defense Minister Toshimi Kitazawa (2nd from L) and U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates (R) head to their meeting at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on Jan. 13, 2011, over bilateral defense issues and tensions on the Korean Peninsula. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

U.S. defense chief in Japan

U.S. defense chief in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan (R) and U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates shake hands before their meeting in Tokyo on Jan. 13, 2011. Gates was in Japan to discuss defense issues.

U.S. defense chief in Japan

U.S. defense chief in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Foreign Minister Seiji Maehara (L) and U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates shake hands before their meeting in Tokyo on Jan. 13, 2011. Gates was in Japan to discuss defense issues. (Pool photo)

U.S. Defense Secretary Gates arrives in Japan

U.S. Defense Secretary Gates arrives in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates arrives at Haneda international airport in Tokyo on Jan. 12, 2011, after wrapping up his trip to China. Gates is scheduled to meet Japanese Defense Minister Toshimi Kitazawa to possibly discuss the growing tensions on the Korean Peninsula and the issue of relocating a key U.S. Marine base in Okinawa Prefecture (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

U.S. Defense Secretary Gates arrives in Japan

U.S. Defense Secretary Gates arrives in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates arrives at Haneda international airport in Tokyo on Jan. 12, 2011, after wrapping up his trip to China. Gates is scheduled to meet Japanese Defense Minister Toshimi Kitazawa to possibly discuss the growing tensions on the Korean Peninsula and the issue of relocating a key U.S. Marine base in Okinawa Prefecture (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

N. Korean IRBMs at 2010 military parade

N. Korean IRBMs at 2010 military parade

BEIJING, China - Photo shows what appear to be North Korea's ''Musudan'' intermediate-range ballistic missiles at a military parade in Pyongyang on Oct. 10, 2010, the 65th anniversary of the founding of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea. U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates told journalists in Beijing on Jan. 11, 2011, that the North could pose a direct threat to the United States within five years if it continues to develop intercontinental ballistic missiles and expand its nuclear weapons capability.

China, U.S. defense chiefs' meeting

China, U.S. defense chiefs' meeting

BEIJING, China - U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates (L) and Chinese Defense Minister Liang Guanglie attend a welcoming ceremony for the U.S. defense chief in Beijing on Jan. 10, 2011. They agreed in a meeting the same day to boost military exchanges, including the launch of a working group to study measures to develop bilateral military ties.