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On April 19, 1995, the Oklahoma City bombing, the deadliest homegrown terrorist attack in U.S. history, claimed 168 lives and injured hundreds, primarily targeting the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. The Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum honors the victims by preserving their stories and promoting educational initiatives against violence, attracting around half a million visitors annually. Timothy McVeigh, a former Army soldier, orchestrated the bombing with a homemade bomb, resulting in extensive casualties, including...

Phoenix Ikner, a 20-year-old stepson of a sheriff’s deputy and a Trump supporter with white supremacist views, is the suspect in the Florida State University shooting that killed two people and injured others. Ikner, who had a troubled childhood and multiple mental health issues, reportedly used his stepmother's handgun during the incident, which occurred near the student union. While a motive remains unclear, classmates described him as espousing far-right rhetoric and white supremacist beliefs in...

A mass shooting occurred near the Student Union at Florida State University in Tallahassee, resulting in two fatalities and six injuries; the suspect, 20-year-old Phoenix Ikner, a student and stepson of a sheriff's deputy, was apprehended after being shot by police. Ikner reportedly accessed his stepmother's firearms during the attack, which prompted a rapid response from law enforcement and caused panic among students. University President Richard McCullough condemned the violence, focusing on supporting victims and...

The US Supreme Court has ordered the Trump administration to halt the deportation of Venezuelan detainees accused of gang affiliations in Texas, following a lawsuit by the ACLU. The administration invoked the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to deport these individuals without standard legal processes, which had previously been used only during wartime. The Court's ruling emphasizes that deportees must be allowed to contest their removal, addressing concerns about due process and language barriers in the...

American David Barnes' appeal for release from a Russian detention center was denied, leading to increased concerns for his future among family and friends in Alabama. A Moscow judge extended his sentence by six months and ordered psychiatric treatment, despite his attorney arguing the case lacked jurisdiction. Convicted of abusing his sons based on allegations from his ex-wife, Barnes, now serving the longest sentence for an American in Russia, hopes for a U.S. prisoner exchange,...

A shooting at Florida State University on Thursday resulted in two fatalities and six injuries, with 20-year-old Phoenix Ikner, the stepson of a local sheriff's deputy, identified as the suspect. Ikner, who had access to his stepmother's weapons, was shot and hospitalized after not complying with law enforcement commands. The incident is under investigation, with a focus on Ikner's background, including a prior international custody dispute. Full Article