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Brown University Shooting: Student's Chilling "Love You" Text to Mother During Active Shooter Incident
Dec 14, 2025 11:17 am CST
A Brown University student sent a heartbreaking text message to his mother during an active shooter situation on campus, barricading himself with others as a gunman opened fire during final exams. The shooting left two dead and eight injured, with the suspect still at large. President Trump has been briefed on the incident as the FBI investigates the scene at the prestigious Rhode Island university.
President Trump Vows Strong Retaliation After ISIS Kills Three Americans in Syria Attack
Dec 14, 2025 11:03 am CST
President Donald Trump has promised "serious retaliation" following an ISIS attack in Syria that killed two U.S. service members and one American civilian interpreter. The ambush near Palmyra also wounded three additional service members, with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa expressing outrage over the incident. This marks the first fatal attack on American forces since Assad's fall from power, highlighting ongoing security challenges despite IS's territorial defeat in 2019.
College Journalists Create Digital Maps to Track Immigration Raids in Chicago Communities
Dec 14, 2025 02:38 am CST
Chicago student journalists have transformed from campus reporters to essential information providers by creating digital tracking systems for immigration enforcement activities. As Trump's administration intensifies deportation operations, college newsrooms across the city are collaborating to verify agent sightings, providing communities with factual resources amid growing anxiety. Their innovative mapping tools distinguish rumor from reality, serving vulnerable residents while demonstrating journalism's evolving role during controversial enforcement actions.
King Charles' Cancer Journey: How His Openness About Treatment Is Saving Lives
Dec 14, 2025 02:37 am CST
King Charles III has shared a powerful message about his cancer treatment journey, emphasizing the importance of early detection. His openness has already prompted thousands to seek cancer screening information, with medical experts praising his public stance for potentially saving lives. The monarch's treatment is now moving to a "precautionary phase" as he continues to advocate for cancer awareness while resuming royal duties.
USCIS Implements Three-Year Limit on Immigration Photograph Reuse to Combat Identity Fraud
Dec 14, 2025 02:15 am CST
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services has tightened its photograph requirements, no longer accepting images over three years old or those submitted directly by applicants. This policy change aims to enhance identity verification and reduce fraud in the immigration system, with exceptions for specific forms that already require new biometric data collection.
ISIS Ambush in Syria Claims Lives of Two US Soldiers and One Civilian
Dec 14, 2025 01:14 am CST
Three Americans were killed and three US service members injured in Syria following an ambush by a lone ISIS gunman. CENTCOM reported the incident occurred on Saturday, with the attacker being neutralized during the confrontation. The attack underscores persistent security threats in the region despite reduced ISIS territorial control.
US and Syrian Soldiers Wounded in Unprecedented Attack on Joint Patrol in Palmyra
Dec 13, 2025 11:09 pm CST
A joint US-Syrian military delegation came under attack in Palmyra, central Syria, resulting in injuries to soldiers from both nations. The incident marks the first such attack since Syria's recent political shift and its formal joining of the US-led coalition against the Islamic State group last month.
India Promises "Appropriate Measures" in Response to Mexico's 50% Import Tariffs: Trade Tensions Rise
Dec 13, 2025 11:03 pm CST
India has warned it will take appropriate measures to protect its exporters after Mexico approved a 50% tariff increase on select Indian products effective January 2026. Officials from India's Department of Commerce are engaging with Mexico's Ministry of Economy to find mutually beneficial solutions aligned with global trade rules, as both nations explore potential free trade agreement negotiations that could shield Indian companies from these new tariffs.
Raccoon Repeat Offender: Liquor Store Burglar Strikes Again at Karate Studio and DMV
Dec 13, 2025 10:09 pm CST
A raccoon that gained notoriety after breaking into and passing out in a US liquor store has reportedly continued its crime spree, targeting a karate studio and Department of Motor Vehicles for snacks. Animal control officer Samantha Martin identified the "trash panda" as the prime suspect in all three incidents, highlighting interesting evolutionary changes in urban raccoons that are becoming increasingly comfortable around humans.
Nepal's Ex-PM KP Oli Leads Massive Rally Following Historic Gen Z Protests and Parliament Dissolution
Dec 13, 2025 09:46 pm CST
Former Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's Communist Party gathered 70,000 supporters in Bhaktapur for its largest rally since being ousted by anti-corruption protests. The UML party challenges parliament's dissolution as unconstitutional while preparing for March elections, demonstrating significant popular support despite the September unrest that claimed 77 lives.