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Troops in Trouble: A Look at Recent Events in Syria

December 13, 2025

In a sudden turn of events, two U. S. soldiers and a civilian interpreter lost their lives in Syria. This happened during a counterterrorism mission in Palmyra. The U. S. believes the Islamic State group might be behind this attack. A lone gunman opened fire, but was killed shortly after. Three othe

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Detroit's Foiled Halloween Plot: A Close Call for Safety

November 4, 2025

In a recent development, authorities in Detroit have charged two young men with planning a terrorist attack. The suspects, aged 20, had been preparing for a potential assault on LGBTQ+ bars in the suburbs. They were inspired by the extremist ideologies of the Islamic State group, according to a deta

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Deadly Church Attack in Damascus

June 23, 2025

The city of Damascus was hit by a tragic event. A man armed with a gun and explosives targeted the Greek Orthodox Church of the Prophet Elias. The attack happened during an evening service on a Sunday. The explosion and gunfire left 22 people dead and 63 others injured. The churc

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A Young Man's Failed Plot to Strike a Military Base

May 14, 2025

A young man, only 19 years old, found himself in serious trouble. He had been plotting for months to launch a violent attack on a significant U. S. Army location near Detroit. This wasn't just any site; it was the Tank-Automotive & Armaments Command, better known as the Detroit Arsenal. He had been

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Finding the Missing: Qatar's Search for American Remains in Syria

May 10, 2025

A decade after the Islamic State's brutal reign, Qatar is taking a significant step to bring some closure to American families. A team from Qatar has started looking for the remains of U. S. citizens who were killed by the Islamic State in Syria. This mission is not new, but it's gaining fresh momen

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New Orleans Attack: A Lone Wolf's Deadly Act

January 4, 2025

In the past, FBI Director Christopher Wray had warned about the rise of international terrorism, especially after conflicts like the one between Hamas and Israel. Months later, when the Islamic State group's affiliate killed over 140 people at a Russian concert, Wray raised alarms about possible sim

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What's the Deal with ISIS and Terror Attacks?

January 2, 2025

You might have heard about the tragedy that happened in New Orleans, where a man drove his truck into a New Year's crowd, killing 15 people. The FBI found a black flag in his truck that belongs to a group called the Islamic State, also known as ISIS. This group has been around for a while and has in

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New Orleans Attack: Young Lives Lost

January 2, 2025

A terrible incident occurred in New Orleans on New Year's Eve. A truck plowed into crowds on Bourbon Street, killing at least 15 people and injuring more than 30. Among the victims were Martin "Tiger" Bech, a former Princeton University wide receiver, Reggie Hunter, a loving father of two, and Ni’Ky