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On January 22, 2026, Ryan Wedding, a former Canadian Olympic snowboarder, was arrested in Mexico City after over a decade on the FBI's Top Ten Most Wanted list. He faces 17 felony charges including drug trafficking, murder, and witness tampering linked to a transnational cocaine ring operating between Colombia, Mexico, the US, and Canada. Wedding was flown to California and held without bond.
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Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse, was shot and killed by federal agents during an altercation in Minneapolis. Video evidence contradicts official claims that he posed a threat, sparking protests and calls for investigation amid political outrage. The incident follows a similar case involving Renee Good earlier this month.
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A documentary about Melania Trump, covering her final days as first lady, premiered at the Kennedy Center and in theaters nationwide. It offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at her transition into the role, with mixed reviews and high-profile attendees, amid questions over its political neutrality and funding.
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Nancy Guthrie, 84, was abducted from her Arizona home Saturday night. Ransom notes demanding Bitcoin have been received by news outlets. Authorities are investigating, and her family is pleading for proof of life amid ongoing efforts to locate her.
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Nancy Guthrie, 84, was abducted from her Tucson home in early February. Authorities released images of a masked, armed individual tampering with her doorbell camera. The case has garnered national attention, with public appeals and ongoing investigations, but no suspects have been identified.
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A suspect was detained during a traffic stop south of Tucson in connection with the kidnapping of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie. Authorities released surveillance footage showing a masked, armed individual outside her home on the night she disappeared. The case remains ongoing as investigators search for Guthrie.
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Robert Dorgan opened fire during a youth hockey game at Lynch Arena in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, killing two adults and critically injuring three others before dying from a self-inflicted gunshot. The attack was reportedly triggered by a family dispute, and a Good Samaritan intervened to stop the shooting. The incident has shocked the local community.
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U.S. men's and women's hockey teams won gold at the Olympics, with celebrations including White House visits and celebrity invitations. The men's team met President Trump and received a tour of the White House, while the women's team declined a White House invitation amid political tensions. The stories highlight national pride and ongoing political debates.
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During the Winter Olympics, President Trump joked about inviting both US men's and women's hockey teams to the White House, sparking controversy. The men's team attended the White House, while the women's team declined the invitation, citing scheduling conflicts. The incident has prompted discussions on respect and unity among athletes.
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On April 10, 2026, Asif Merchant, a 47-year-old Pakistani national, faces life imprisonment for attempting to hire assassins to kill Donald Trump during the 2024 US presidential campaign. Merchant paid two undercover FBI agents $5,000 each as an advance for the hit. The plot was uncovered after a confidential informant alerted authorities, leading to Merchant's arrest in July 2024.
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Recent attacks in the US, linked to ideological motives, highlight vulnerabilities as the counterterrorism system faces staffing and resource shortages amid escalating tensions with Iran. The FBI and other agencies are under strain following personnel purges and shifting priorities, raising concerns over national security readiness.
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Recent investigations reveal disturbing child abuse cases involving social media, with suspects in the US and Malaysia. The cases include sexual exploitation, possession of child pornography, and abuse of minors, leading to arrests and ongoing legal proceedings. The stories highlight the global reach of online abuse and law enforcement efforts.
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A vehicle rammed into Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, causing a fire and prompting a lockdown. FBI and local authorities responded to an active shooter situation, with no confirmed injuries except potentially the shooter. The incident follows heightened tensions amid regional conflicts and anti-Semitic fears.
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On March 12, 2026, Ayman Mohammad Ghazali, a 41-year-old naturalized US citizen born in Lebanon, rammed his car into Temple Israel synagogue near Detroit, firing a gun before dying by suicide after his vehicle caught fire. Armed security guards engaged him, preventing casualties among 140 children and staff inside. The FBI is investigating the attack as targeted violence against the Jewish community amid heightened tensions following the US-Israeli war on Iran.
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Eight of nine defendants in Texas were found guilty of supporting terrorism, rioting, and using explosives during a July 4 attack on an immigration facility. The case marks the first terrorism prosecution targeting antifa members, amid broader government efforts to criminalize protest activities.
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Recent violent incidents in the US, including a college shooting in Virginia and a synagogue attack in Michigan, are connected to Middle East conflicts. Perpetrators had terrorist backgrounds or links, raising security concerns as regional tensions escalate. Today’s date: Mon, 23 Mar 2026.
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On March 17, 2026, Joe Kent, director of the US National Counterterrorism Center, resigned, opposing the ongoing war with Iran. Kent stated Iran posed no imminent threat and accused Israeli officials and American media of pressuring the US into conflict. His resignation marks the highest-profile dissent within the Trump administration over the Iran war.
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An unidentified police officer was shot in Washington, D.C., while working on an investigation. The officer was hit in the shoulder, airlifted to hospital, and is in serious but stable condition. Authorities are searching for two suspects, with federal support involved.
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U.S. congressional hearings are examining the Middle East conflict initiated on February 28, focusing on intelligence assessments and the resignation of Joe Kent, a top counterterrorism official. Critics argue the war was unnecessary, citing lack of imminent threat from Iran, while officials defend the campaign's success.
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A lawsuit challenges Trump’s plans to overhaul the Kennedy Center without proper review, citing risks to historic integrity. The case highlights concerns over potential irreversible damage and Trump’s increased influence over the venue since his return to office.
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Tulsi Gabbard, director of national intelligence, testified that Iran's nuclear program was obliterated after US strikes, contradicting claims of an imminent threat used to justify the war. She emphasized Iran remains largely degraded but capable of attacks. Congress continues to scrutinize the war's justification.
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Alen Zheng, 20, allegedly planted an IED at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa on March 10. His sister Ann Mary Zheng, 27, helped him evade law enforcement after he fled to China. The device was later found in a secluded area. Both face federal charges; the brother remains at large.
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On March 27, 2026, the pro-Iranian hacking group Handala Hack Team released personal emails and photos of FBI Director Kash Patel, dating from 2010 to 2019. The FBI confirmed the breach involved historical, non-governmental information and has taken steps to mitigate risks. The hack is linked to escalating US-Iran tensions and follows US domain seizures of Iranian hacker sites.
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The US reports striking over 13,000 Iranian targets, including air defenses, navy, and weapons factories. Despite claims of significant degradation, Iran retains substantial missile and drone capabilities, with ongoing regional threats and limited destruction of underground and mobile systems. The situation remains complex as Iran continues firing missiles and drones.
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Since March 2026, Iran-linked hackers have targeted US critical infrastructure by compromising programmable logic controllers (PLCs) used in water, energy, and government sectors. The FBI, CISA, NSA, and others have issued urgent warnings about disruptions and financial losses. Separately, Russian APT28 has hijacked thousands of routers globally to intercept credentials, escalating cyber threats.