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Violent clashes erupt at UCLA campus between pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli groups captured by photojournalist Anthony Cabassa’s lens

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Los Angeles, California – The unrest at UCLA captured by photojournalists has shed light on the escalating tension between pro-Palestinian demonstrators and pro-Israeli counterprotesters. Anthony Cabassa, one of the photojournalists on the scene, visually documented the violent clash between the opposing groups. Around 10:14 p.m., a small group of counterprotesters arrived at the encampment and … Read more

Attack on National Palace: Chaos Ensues in Port-au-Prince as Armed Groups Strike the Heart of Haiti

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Port-au-Prince, Haiti – On April 1st, 2024, the National Palace in Haiti faced its second attack, failing once again to breach the security measures in place. Following the previous unsuccessful attempt on March 8 by a group known as “Barbecue,” the latest incident resulted in a clash between security forces and armed assailants. Reports indicate … Read more

Atrocities Plague Civilians in Nigeria Amid Rising Violence and Armed Groups

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Kaduna State, Nigeria – Civilians in Nigeria face a multitude of security threats, including attacks by armed bandit groups, ongoing violence by Boko Haram, and the Islamic State in West Africa. These threats have resulted in a humanitarian emergency, with millions of people, predominantly women and children, in urgent need of assistance, according to the … Read more

Shooting in Independence Raises Questions About Mass Shooting Definition, Research Groups Weigh In

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INDEPENDENCE, Mo. – Authorities in Independence are investigating Thursday’s fatal shooting that left multiple victims. While some initial reports labeled it a mass shooting, research groups have varying definitions of what constitutes such an event. According to the Gun Violence Archive, a mass shooting is defined as an incident in which four or more people … Read more

Armed Tennessee Man Plotted Border Attack with Militia Groups, Arrested for Unregistered Firearm Possession

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CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee – A Tennessee man was taken into custody after being accused of plotting to carry out a violent attack against federal agents at the U.S.-Mexico border with the assistance of multiple militia groups. Paul Faye of Cunningham is facing charges of possessing, selling, or transferring an unregistered firearm after a nearly yearlong undercover … Read more

Viggo Mortensen’s Infamous Behind-the-Scenes Story Haunts Group’s Lord of the Rings Movie Night

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SEATTLE — In a small gathering of friends in Seattle, Washington, an annual tradition of rewatching “The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers” was marred by one member’s continuous interjections about well-known behind-the-scenes facts. The group’s patience was tried by 34-year-old Brian Braxton’s insistence on sharing, once again, the same tidbit about how Viggo … Read more