A shooting at Old Dominion University’s College of Business classroom, carried out by Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, a former Virginia National Guardsman with a history of terrorism-related offenses, resulted in the death of Army ROTC instructor Lt. Col. Brandon A. Shah and injuries to two others. ROTC students subdued the gunman with a knife, preventing further casualties, and the FBI has classified the attack as an act of terrorism. Authorities continue to investigate the incident, while Virginia officials have honored the victims and praised the bravery of those who intervened.
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Authorities are investigating a deliberate vehicle-ramming attack at Temple Israel, a large Reform synagogue in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan, which caused significant damage and injured several law enforcement officers. The suspect was found dead inside the vehicle, which contained explosives that ignited a fire, but no children or school staff were harmed during the incident. Community and political leaders condemned the attack as an act of antisemitism, expressing solidarity with the Jewish community and emphasizing resilience against hate.
A shooting at Old Dominion University’s Constant Hall on Thursday morning left two people critically injured and the gunman dead, prompting an immediate lockdown and suspension of classes. Law enforcement, including the Norfolk Police and ATF agents, responded swiftly to neutralize the threat, while the university and state officials emphasized their commitment to campus safety and ongoing support. Students described chaotic evacuations, and authorities continue to investigate the incident as they provide updates to the community.
An internal U.S. military investigation preliminarily found that outdated intelligence led to a missile strike on an elementary school in Iran, killing over 170 civilians, mostly children, during a coordinated U.S.-Israeli operation. The strike mistakenly targeted the school, which had been inaccurately identified as a military site based on old intelligence, with evidence pointing to an American Tomahawk missile. Meanwhile, Iran retaliated with attacks killing six U.S. Army Reserve soldiers in Kuwait, escalating the ongoing conflict that the U.S. administration expects to continue for several weeks.
A classified U.S. intelligence mission has reportedly obtained a previously unknown weapon potentially linked to Havana Syndrome, a mysterious condition causing neurological symptoms in diplomats and government personnel since 2016. Medical research suggests that radiofrequency or microwave energy may explain these injuries, supported by animal testing of the weapon at a military base, despite official government skepticism. Meanwhile, the Department of Justice faces multiple internal controversies and investigations, including disciplinary reviews and probes into election-related matters, reflecting ongoing federal legal and political challenges.
A series of tornadoes swept through the Midwest and southern Plains, causing extensive damage and at least two deaths, with the hardest hit area being Lake Village, Indiana. In Illinois, particularly Kankakee County, tornadoes destroyed homes and infrastructure, prompting emergency responses, shelter openings, and a state of emergency declaration. The National Weather Service issued multiple tornado watches and warnings across several states, while power outages, flooding, and school closures compounded the severe weather’s impact.
Ed Martin, the Justice Department’s new pardon attorney, has begun reviewing pardon applications for several January 6 defendants, including Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes and prominent Proud Boys members, following discussions with their attorneys. While former President Trump granted pardons to many Jan. 6 defendants, some key figures only received commutations, and the current review process aims for a more measured and fair approach, with input from former clemency recipient Alice Johnson. Meanwhile, ongoing legal and political challenges related to the Trump administration’s legacy continue, including disputes over executive power, election investigations, and immigration litigation.
Three brothers, Oren, Tal, and Alon Alexander, were found guilty on all charges in a federal sex trafficking trial in New York City, involving drugging and sexually abusing multiple women over more than a decade. Prosecutors presented testimony from 11 victims, detailing how the brothers used their wealth and status to lure, drug, and assault women, while the defense claimed all encounters were consensual and motivated by financial gain. The brothers, known in the luxury real estate industry as "The A Team," now face up to life in prison and numerous civil lawsuits alleging sexual misconduct.