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Driver Who Struck Protestors In Charlottesville Virginia Identified, Charged

A man named James Alex Fields Jr. has been identified and accused of killing one woman and injuring 19 others when he allegedly drove a speeding car into a group of people Saturday in Charlottesville, Virginia. The crowd was protesting a gathering of far-right activists who came to the city for an event called “Unite […]

Gunmen attack mosque in France, injuring eight

July 2 (UPI) — Gunmen opened fire at a crowd of people Sunday outside of a mosque in France, injuring eight, police said. The shooting took place in Avignon, Provence, in southern France at approximately 10:30 p.m. Among the injured was a 7-year-old girl. French news site La Provence reported worshippers were leaving the mosque […]

Orlando workplace shooting: Former employee kills 5, then himself

Jennifer Blevins panicked when she heard the news about the shooting at the business northeast of Orlando where her father works. She tried calling but couldn’t reach him. “I saw the post on Facebook, and my heart sank,” Blevins said Monday morning. Hours later, her worst fears were confirmed: Her father, 69-year-old Robert…

Philippine police: Casino attacker was indebted gambler

Philippine police: Casino attacker was indebted gambler

Philippine police have identified the gunman in Friday’s deadly attack on a casino in the capital, Manila, as a a heavily indebted Filipino who was hooked on gambling. The suspect was named as Jessie Javier Carlos, a 42-year-old father of three and former finance department employee who owed more than $80,000, according to police.