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The crime scene after the shooting earlier Saturday in downtown Montgomery, Alabama. Cop cars and police manage traffic and pedestrians.
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2 Dead, 12 Injured in Alabama Mass Shooting

Social Media Manager: Samantha McCarthy Email: smccarthy12@umassd.edu 2 were killed and 12 injured in a shooting in downtown Montgomery, Alabama during the late hours on Saturday, October 4th.  As of the time of writing (Thursday, October 16th), 3 arrests have been made in connection with the shooting. Javorick Whiting and Dantavious McGhee, both 19, have both been placed under arrest and are being held at … Continue reading 2 Dead, 12 Injured in Alabama Mass Shooting

 
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Congress Remains Deadlocked as Government Shutdown Enters Fourth Week

The federal shutdown, now four weeks long, stems from a deadlock between Democrats and Republicans over funding and health care issues. Furloughs impact 750,000 federal employees daily, costing $400 million. With no compromise in sight and rising health insurance premiums, the shutdown could extend further, threatening public welfare services. Continue reading Congress Remains Deadlocked as Government Shutdown Enters Fourth Week

 
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Palestinian Activists Deported from Israel and Allege Torture

(Image via TT News Agency) Staff Editor: Gwen Pichette Email: gpichette@umassd.edu On October 6th, 170 activists were deported from Israel after naval forces intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla and most of its vessels.  Swedish longtime climate activist Greta Thunberg, 22, was among one of the many activists detained.  Between 2008 and 2018, humanitarian-aid ships organized by activists from around the world attempted to reach Gaza … Continue reading Palestinian Activists Deported from Israel and Allege Torture

 
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The Nashville Fire Dept rescues the body of the skydiving instructor out of a tree.
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Skydiving Instructor Killed After Being Separated from Student

(Image via Live Now FOX) Social Media Manager: Samantha McCarthy Email: smccarthy12@umassd.edu  35-year-old skydiving instructor Justin Fuller was killed in a skydiving accident in Nashville, Tennessee, right off of Ashland City Highway. The incident is still being investigated by the Federal Aviation Administration, but police say that Fuller is “presumed to have fallen from the sky without a parachute.” Fuller’s body was found hours after … Continue reading Skydiving Instructor Killed After Being Separated from Student

 
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Investigators at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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4 Dead, 8 Injured in Shooting and Arson Attack at Michigan Church

(Image via NBC News) Social Media Manager: Samantha McCarthy Email: smccarthy12@umassd.edu A gunman opened fire after driving his truck through the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc Township, Michigan during a service on Sunday, September 28th.  The shooting began shortly after the gunman drove his Chevy Silverado into the building. After shooting, he proceeded to set the building on fire.  About … Continue reading 4 Dead, 8 Injured in Shooting and Arson Attack at Michigan Church

 
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Galina Smirnova sits in a wheelchair in court. A police officer stands guard behind her.
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95-year-old Woman Charged with Murder after Killing Nursing Home Roommate

Social Media Manager: Samantha McCarthy Email: smccarthy12@umassd.edu Galina Smirnova, 95, has been charged with second-degree murder as well as fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon after allegedly killing her nursing home roommate Nina Kravtsov, 89. On Sunday, September 14th, Kravtsov was observed by nursing home staff “alive and asleep in her bed” in her room at Seagate Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Coney Island, Brooklyn, … Continue reading 95-year-old Woman Charged with Murder after Killing Nursing Home Roommate

 
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Xin Xin, the Last Giant Panda in Latin America

The Chapultepec Zoo in Mexico was the first outside China to breed Giant Pandas, starting with Pe-Pe and Ying-Ying in 1975. Their offspring included Xen Li and Xin Xin, the oldest panda in captivity at 35 years. Attempts to breed Xin Xin have been unsuccessful, raising concerns about future panda replacements as China no longer gifts them. Continue reading Xin Xin, the Last Giant Panda in Latin America

 
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Families grieve as the war rages on between Palestine and Israel.
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UN Commission Finds that Israel has Committed Genocide Against Palestinians

(Image via BBC) Staff Editor: Gwen Pichette Email: gpichette@umassd.edu The UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory has released a report confirming that Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians. The Commission is headed by Navi Pillay, a former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, former International Criminal Court judge, and former judge and president of the UN International Criminal Tribunal for … Continue reading UN Commission Finds that Israel has Committed Genocide Against Palestinians

 
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Trans People to be Labeled as “Nihilistic Violent Extremists” by FBI

Emerging FBI reports suggest that transgender individuals may be labeled as “Nihilistic Violent Extremists.” This piece delves into controversial statistics, exploring the connection between violent incidents and the transgender community, sparking a debate on the broader implications for civil rights and identity. Continue reading Trans People to be Labeled as “Nihilistic Violent Extremists” by FBI

 
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Animal Shelter Evacuated After FBI Burned Two Pounds of Meth in the Same Building

Fourteen staff members at Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter were hospitalized after the FBI burned methamphetamine in the facility’s incinerator, filling it with smoke. The shelter’s director, Triniti Halverson, expressed concerns about the incinerator’s safety, emphasizing she was unaware of the drug disposal. The shelter awaits damage assessments for necessary repairs and remediation. Continue reading Animal Shelter Evacuated After FBI Burned Two Pounds of Meth in the Same Building

 
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