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The U.S. Army is investigating the death of 1st Lt. Marciano Parisano, a 25-year-old Black Hawk pilot, found deceased in Comayagua, Honduras, while on authorized leave. Parisano, from Cibolo, Texas, served with the 1st Battalion, 228 Aviation Regiment at Soto Cano Air Base and graduated from West Point in 2023. The investigation into the circumstances of his death is being conducted by the Honduran National Police in coordination with the U.S. Embassy and Army Criminal...

Seven people were shot at The Collective bar in Oklahoma City during the Thunder-Nuggets NBA playoff game on May 5, 2025, around 10:39 p.m. An altercation led to the shooting, injuring seven individuals, with four suffering serious wounds but all expected to survive; two others were injured by flying glass. As of now, no arrests have been made, and the Thunder lost the game to the Nuggets, with their next game scheduled for Wednesday. Full...

Logan Federico, a 22-year-old college student from Waxhaw, North Carolina, was found dead from a gunshot wound in a rented house in Columbia, South Carolina, where she was visiting friends. Police allege that Alexander Dickey, a career criminal, broke into the house at 3 a.m., shot Federico, and fled in a stolen vehicle after committing several thefts. Dickey was later apprehended following a manhunt, facing multiple charges including murder, burglary, and arson, while Federico's family...

A federal judge in Maryland is reviewing arguments regarding the deportation of Cristian, a 20-year-old Venezuelan man, to El Salvador, which contravened a prior court settlement. U.S. District Judge Stephanie Gallagher previously ordered the Trump administration to facilitate Cristian's return to the U.S. for due process under a 2019 class action settlement for unaccompanied minors seeking asylum. However, the Department of Justice claims Cristian is linked to the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, arguing that...

Rockstar Games has released a new trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6, despite the game's delay to May 2026, which disappointed fans hoping for an autumn release. The trailer introduces protagonists Jason and Lucia, who navigate a life of crime in the fictional state of Leonida, featuring locations reminiscent of Miami and Florida's landmarks. Highlights include cinematic sequences showcasing their backstory, new characters, and the game's impressive graphics, though gameplay details remain sparse. Full Article

Pro-Palestinian Student Protest at University of WashingtonA group of about 30 pro-Palestinian students, known as Super UW, was arrested after they occupied a building at the University of Washington in Seattle, protesting Boeing's defense contracts with Israel and marking the anniversary of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks. The protest escalated into a dangerous situation, with students setting dumpsters on fire and blocking entrances, leading to arrests for trespassing and disorderly conduct. The university condemned...