A suspected gunman died after exchanging fire with Secret Service officers near the White House on Saturday evening, creating panic across the heavily secured area in Washington. Officials said the individual approached a security checkpoint shortly before 6 p.m. ET and suddenly opened fire at officers guarding the complex. Secret Service agents immediately responded to […]
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FBI probes deadly shooting at Old Dominion University as terrorism
NORFOLK, Virginia — The Federal Bureau of Investigation has launched a terrorism investigation after a deadly shooting at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, left one person dead and two others injured on Thursday. Authorities said the gunman was later killed after opening fire inside a classroom at the university’s College of Business. Read More: […]
Kansas City airport reopens after security threat investigation
Operations at Kansas City International Airport resumed on Sunday afternoon after authorities investigated a potential security threat that briefly forced evacuations at the busy transport hub. Airport officials said parts of the terminal were cleared earlier in the day as a precaution while law enforcement agencies assessed the situation. The evacuation began at around 11:15 […]
FBI probes possible terrorism link in Austin mass shooting
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said it is examining “indicators” suggesting a possible terrorism link to a mass shooting early Sunday in Austin, where at least three people were killed and 14 others injured. Read More: 1 dead, 4 injured in separate Austin shootings Police said the male suspect was fatally shot in an exchange […]
US arrests North Carolina teenager over alleged IS-inspired attack plot
WASHINGTON: US authorities have arrested an 18-year-old man in North Carolina on allegations that he was planning a knife-and-hammer attack inspired by the militant Islamic State (IS) group. The suspect, identified as Christian Sturdivant, was taken into custody on December 31, New Year’s Eve, after an investigation led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. A […]
FBI investigates motive behind shocking white house ambush
Federal investigators are searching for answers after an Afghan immigrant opened fire on two National Guard soldiers just blocks from the White House. The FBI’s joint terrorism task force is leading the probe, while officials described the Thanksgiving eve attack as a planned “ambush.” The soldiers remain in critical condition as authorities review all security […]
Tennessee explosives plant blast kills 16, investigators shift to recovery operation
BUCKSNORT, TENNESSEE — Investigators have confirmed that 16 people were killed in a massive explosion at the Accurate Energetic Systems military explosives facility on Friday. Authorities initially said 18 people were missing, but later confirmed that two individuals were not at the site when the blast occurred, Humphreys County Sheriff Chris Davis said at a […]