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Highland Park Parade Shooting Victims Share Impact Statements as Gunman Remains Absent

Survivors and witnesses of the 2022 Fourth of July parade mass shooting in Highland Park emotionally recounted their experiences at the gunman's sentencing hearing Wednesday, despite Robert "Bobby" E. Crimo III choosing not to attend. Crimo, 24, pleaded guilty last month to 69 counts, including 21 counts of murder, for the attack that killed seven people and wounded nearly 50 others at the July 4, 2022, parade approximately 30 miles outside Chicago. He faces mandatory life imprisonment without parole, as Illinois has abolished capital punishment. More than 10 survivors, victims' family members, first responders, and witnesses had prepared victim impact statements but were denied the opportunity to address Crimo directly after Lake County State's Attorney Eric Rinehart informed the court that the defendant had declined to attend his sentencing, opting to remain in jail. Lake County Judge Victoria Rossetti noted […]

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U.S. Strike on Yemen Fuel Port Results in Dozens of Casualties, According to Houthi Media

U.S. strikes on a fuel port in Yemen killed at least 58 people, according to Houthi-run Al Masirah TV, marking one of the deadliest attacks since the United States began its military campaign against the Iran-backed militants. The United States has stated it will not cease the large-scale strikes that began last monthโ€”its most significant military operation in the Middle East since President Donald Trump took office in Januaryโ€”unless the Houthis stop their attacks on shipping in the Red Sea. Al Masirah TV reported that Thursday's strikes on the western fuel port of Ras Isa also resulted in 126 wounded. The U.S. military characterized the operation as an effort to cut off a fuel source for the Houthi militant group. When Reuters requested comment regarding the casualty figures reported by the Houthis and the U.S. military's estimate, U.S. Central Command […]

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MAJOR DRUG BUST: Over โ‚ฌ149k of Narcotics Seized in Dublin Raid

Gardaรญ have arrested a man following a significant drug seizure worth approximately โ‚ฌ149,100 in Ballymun, Dublin. On Tuesday morning, the Ballymun Divisional Drugs Unit conducted a search of premises in the area with support from the Armed Support Unit, Ballymun Detective Unit, and Ballymun Community Response Team. During the operation, authorities seized approximately โ‚ฌ87,500 of suspected heroin and โ‚ฌ61,600 of suspected cocaine. A man in his 30s was arrested in connection with the search and is currently being detained at a Garda station in North Dublin. The operation was part of an ongoing initiative targeting the sale and supply of drugs in the Dublin Metropolitan Region (DMR) North. A Garda spokesperson confirmed that investigations into the matter are continuing.

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Judge Threatens Criminal Contempt Charges Against Trump Officials Over Deportations

A federal judge has indicated that Trump administration officials could face criminal contempt charges for allegedly violating his order to halt deportations of Venezuelan migrants accused of gang membership. U.S. District Judge James Boasberg in Washington found "probable cause" for criminal contempt charges, stating the administration showed "willful disregard" for his March 15 order that prohibited deporting alleged Venezuelan gang members to El Salvador under the 1798 Alien Enemies Act. Attorneys and relatives of many deportees claim they aren't gang members and were denied opportunities to challenge the government's allegations. The ruling represents the most significant judicial suggestion of potential punishment since President Trump returned to office on January 20, intensifying tensions between the judicial and executive branches. "It's a very strong rebuke to the administration and opens the door for further proceedings to determine who, in fact, disregarded the […]

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Parent Arrested After Bringing Firearm to Elementary School and Sending Threatening Messages to Teacher

An Indiana mother faces charges after allegedly bringing a gun to her daughter's elementary school and sending threatening messages to the sixth-grade teacher following a disagreement over a classroom assignment. Carrie Rivers, 48, was arrested and charged with possession of a firearm on school property and harassment related to an incident at Valley Mills Elementary School in Indianapolis. According to the arrest affidavit, Rivers confronted her daughter's teacher about "a work assignment that had to do with same-sex relationships." When Decatur Township School Police officers responded to a call about an "irate parent," they noticed Rivers had what appeared to be a firearm on her waistband. Officer Tabetha Emenaker stated in the affidavit that upon removing the weapon, "Carrie Rivers stated that she did have a gun." The officer informed Rivers that having a firearm on school grounds was illegal, […]

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Russian Missiles Kill 34 in Palm Sunday Strike on Ukrainian City of Sumy

At least 34 people were killed when Russian ballistic missiles struck the Ukrainian city of Sumy during Palm Sunday celebrations, Ukrainian officials reported. This marks the second major attack resulting in civilian casualties in just over a week. Officials stated that two ballistic missiles hit around 10:15 am. Images from the scene showed lines of black body bags alongside the road, with additional bodies wrapped in foil blankets among debris. Video footage captured fire crews battling blazes from burned vehicles amid rubble from damaged buildings. The State Emergency Service of Ukraine confirmed that two children were among the dead, with 117 people wounded, including 15 children. "Only filthy scum can act like this, taking the lives of ordinary people," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a social media statement. He noted that the first strike hit university buildings, while the […]

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9-Year-Old Dies in Rural Firearm Accident

A nine-year-old boy has died from an accidental gunshot wound to the neck at a farm property in Windellama, near Goulburn in New South Wales. The incident occurred on Sunday, with paramedics unable to save the child's life despite treatment at the scene. Two relatives of the deceased have been arrested and charged with firearm-related offenses. Among those charged is a 14-year-old who faces unauthorized possession charges and has been granted bail. The other family member, an adult male, has been charged with allowing an unauthorized person to possess a firearm and failing to keep a gun safely stored. A neighbor, Ron Wenban, expressed concern about the uncommon sound of gunfire in the area. "It's rare to hear one shot here," he told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. "To have a gunshot like that happen, that was a concern; neither of […]

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Arson Attack at Governor Shapiro’s Home Forces Middle-of-Night Family Evacuation

Pennsylvania State Police are investigating an arson attack that caused significant damage to Governor Josh Shapiro's official residence in Harrisburg. In a social media statement, Shapiro recounted that his family was awakened at 2 a.m. Sunday by state police banging on their door. He and his wife, Lori, expressed profound gratitude to the authorities who helped evacuate the family. "Thank God no one was injured and the fire was extinguished," Shapiro wrote. "Every day, we stand with the law enforcement and first responders who run towards danger to protect our communities." Photos from the scene showed smoke billowing from one of the residence's windows, with the exterior trim blackened by soot. A glimpse through the window revealed substantial interior damage, including what appeared to be a completely charred piece of furniture. The Shapiros have four children: Sophia and Jonah, who […]

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Arena Bomber’s Brother Launches Brutal Attack on Prison Officers

Three prison officers at HMP Frankland in County Durham suffered severe injuries after an attack by Hashem Abedi, who is serving time for his role in the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing. The incident occurred Saturday in a high-security separation center housing fewer than 10 of Britain's most dangerous extremist prisoners. The Prison Officers' Association reported that Abedi used hot cooking oil and improvised weapons to inflict burns, scalds, and stab wounds on the officers. As of 4:00 PM Saturday, one female officer had been discharged from the hospital, while two others remained hospitalized with serious injuries. A prison officer at the facility described the staff as "shaken," questioning their career choice following such incidents. Abedi, 28, was previously convicted in 2022 for another assault on prison officers, in addition to his 2020 conviction for 22 counts of murder, attempted murder, […]

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Woman Freed in US-Russia Prisoner Exchange After Jailing Over Small Ukraine Donation

A Russian-American citizen has been released in a prisoner swap between Moscow and Washington after spending more than a year in a Russian prison. Ksenia Karelina, an amateur ballerina and Los Angeles resident, was arrested in early 2024 while visiting family in Yekaterinburg. Russia's FSB security service accused her of fundraising for a Ukrainian organization that allegedly provided arms to the Ukrainian military. She pleaded guilty last August and received a 12-year prison sentence. According to Russian human rights activists, Karelina had made a single $51 (ยฃ39) donation to a Ukrainian charity on February 22, 2022โ€”the first day of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The charity in question has denied raising money for weapons or ammunition, stating that its focus is humanitarian aid and disaster relief. The FSB reportedly discovered the transaction on Karelina's phone. In exchange for her release, […]

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