Archive for February 6, 2025
US service member, three contractors killed in Philippines aircraft crash
One U.S. military service member and three defense contractors were killed on Thursday when their aircraft crashed in the Philippines. In a statement, the U.S. military said the aircraft, which was contracted by the U.S. military, had been carrying out intelligence and surveillance support. It did not say why the crash occurred or what type…
Read MoreSyrians and Bosnian among victims of gunman’s attack on Swedish school
Syrians and a Bosnian were among the 10 victims of a gunman who carried out the worst shooting in Swedish history, at a school in Orebro on Tuesday. It was the first information about those murdered, and it came from two embassies rather than police, who said only that there were victims of a number…
Read MoreTeen in custody after entering Texarkana airport with guns, demanding plane
A 15-year-old boy is in custody after authorities said he displayed a firearm Tuesday morning at Texarkana Regional Airport and demanded an airplane before being confronted by a pilot who had retrieved a firearm from his truck. The boy entered from the general aviation side with an AR-style rifle, according to a statement from the…
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