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Authorities: 8 children killed in domestic shootings in NW Louisiana

(The Center Square) – Eight children were killed early Sunday in domestic-related shootings at three Shreveport homes, authorities said. Shreveport Police Department spokesman and public affairs officer Chris Bordelon said at a morning news conference that a total of 10 people were shot, of which eight, all children, were killed.

Australian soldier charged with war crimes vows to clear his name

Australian soldier charged with war crimes vows to clear his name

An Australian former soldier charged with committing war crimes in Afghanistan vowed on Sunday to clear his name, saying he had never "run from a fight" in his first public comments since his arrest. "For the past 10 years, my family and I have been subject to

Flathead County authorities clear suspicious device report following shelter-in-place

Flathead County authorities clear suspicious device report following shelter-in-place

UPDATE: April 18, 2026 at 9:04 p.m. According to the Flathead County Sheriff's Office, law enforcement transported the device to the Ferndale Fire Department. Authorities determined that the device did not contain any dangerous material, and ensured there was no threat to the public. The scene

Congress passes FISA Section 702 stopgap after 18-month extension fails in House

(The Center Square) – The U.S. Senate has adopted the House’s 10-day extension of the expiring Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, leaving Republican leadership less than two weeks to win over hardliners. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., had spent the past week attempting to

ICE director stepping down

(The Center Square) – The Department of Homeland Security will see another leadership change as Todd Lyons, acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, will step down May 31. Lyons submitted a resignation letter to DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin Thursday, after serving nearly 20 years with the agency. Mullin credited Lyons

Australian soldier accused of war crimes in Afghanistan granted bail

Australian soldier accused of war crimes in Afghanistan granted bail

An Australian court granted bail on Friday to former soldier Ben Roberts-Smith, charged with murdering unarmed prisoners captured in Afghanistan following a sweeping war crimes probe. The towering soldier became a household name across Australia when he was awarded the Victoria Cross in 2011, a medal reserved for only

France reports over 40 cryptocurrency kidnappings so far this year

France reports over 40 cryptocurrency kidnappings so far this year

France has seen more than forty cases of kidnappings or hostage takings linked to cryptocurrencies since January, a worrying surge since last year as criminals seek to extort digital currency investors for ransom, authorities said Thursday. Since late 2024 French authorities have been dealing with a string of kidnappings and