ISLAMIC STATE

May 14 2025CRIME

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

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 working with what he thought were fellow extremists, but in reality, ...

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May 10 2025POLITICS

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

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 momentum. The Islamic State, at its peak, controlled large areas of Syria...

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Jan 04 2025POLITICS

New Orleans Attack: A Lone Wolf's Deadly Act

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 similar attacks in the U. S. Surprisingly, the New Orleans attack on New...

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Jan 02 2025RELIGION

What's the Deal with ISIS and Terror Attacks?

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 inspired attacks in many places. ISIS started as a split from another ...

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Jan 02 2025CRIME

New Orleans Attack: Young Lives Lost

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’Kyra Cheyenne Dedeaux, a recent high school graduate. The suspect, a 42...

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