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Sports September 10

Ex-ESPN host calls on NYC mayor to take 'clearly unwell and violent men' off streets after Charlotte stabbing

Former ESPN personality Samantha Ponder called on the New York City mayor to take "clearly unwell and violent men" off the streets after the killing in Charlotte.

Donald Trump September 10

Charlotte train murder front and center in crucial 2026 Senate battle: 'Soft-on-crime policies'

Trump blames former North Carolina governor Roy Cooper for a Ukrainian refugee's train stabbing death as Cooper runs for Senate against Trump-backed Michael Whatley.

Donald Trump September 10

Trump calls for death penalty for suspect in Charlotte light rail stabbing

President Donald Trump called for the death penalty for the suspect in the murder of Iryna Zarutska in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Wednesday.

Homicide September 10

Iryna Zarutska's family demands justice in first statement since 'horrific' stabbing

The family of Iryna Zarutska is demanding justice and public safety reforms in the wake of her brutal killing on a North Carolina light rail train.

Media September 10

Liberal media fuel 'Republicans pounce' narrative as Charlotte stabbing of Ukrainian refugee sparks outcry

Outlets including The New York Times, Politico and Axios have peddled the "Republicans pounce" narrative in their coverage of murdered 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska.

Crime September 10

Baltimore residents reject narrative from city leaders about violent crime dropping: 'Not going low'

Baltimore residents described feeling unsafe amid drug deals, shootings and property crimes, despite local Maryland officials citing historic crime reductions.

Blue City Crime September 10

Charlotte’s ‘pro-crime’ policies under fire as career criminal charged with killing commuter: expert

Charlotte officials report declining crime statistics, but residents question the data after brutal light rail stabbing highlights uptown violence and safety concerns.

Crime September 9

Charlotte mayor scores primary re-election victory amid national backlash over gruesome train murder

Vi Lyles advances to Charlotte's mayoral general election after winning a Democratic primary overshadowed by a Ukrainian refugee's murder on a light-rail train.

Crime September 9

Wikipedia editors attempted to delete Charlotte murder article, removed suspect's name from entry: report

Controversy erupted on Wikipedia over coverage of Iryna Zarutska's murder in Charlotte, with editors removing the alleged perpetrator's name from the article.

Media September 9

Crockett blasted for saying the point of law enforcement 'isn't to prevent crime'

Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, sparked controversy with podcast comments that law enforcement's role is solving crimes rather than preventing them.