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Eight Children Killed in Shreveport Mass Shooting, Suspect Dead

By News Masher on April 19, 2026

Eight Children Killed in Shreveport Mass Shooting, Suspect Dead

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Eight children aged 1 to 14 were killed in a mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, with a total of ten people shot. The suspect was killed by police after a carjacking and chase.

US Sends Envoys to Pakistan as Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz Amid Ceasefire Tensions
April 19, 2026 |
Politics and World
As the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran nears expiration, American envoys head to Pakistan for talks amid Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz and escalating threats. Iran demands the U.S. lift its naval blockade, while President Trump warns of attacks on Iranian infrastructure if a deal is not reached.
Trump and Pope Leo Clash Over Iran War and Moral Authority
April 18, 2026 |
Politics and World
President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV have engaged in a public dispute over the U.S. war in Iran, with Trump criticizing the pope's calls for peace and the pope urging an end to violence. The conflict has divided opinions among Trump supporters and religious leaders about the roles of political and spiritual authority in war.
Oil Prices Drop Sharply as Iran Declares Strait of Hormuz Open
April 17, 2026 |
Financial, Politics and World
Oil prices fell sharply after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz open amid a Middle East ceasefire, easing fears of supply disruptions. The announcement boosted global stock markets and lowered U.S. gasoline prices, though uncertainties remain about shipping security and ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions.