John Nightbridge

John Nightbridge is a veteran reporter, researcher, and economic policy major from UCLA. Passionate about world issues and potential ways to solve them is a significant focus of his work. Writing freelance and reading the news are John's passions at work. Outside of work, it's all about sky diving, surfing, and stock market modeling.

Man in custody after shooting five officers

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GLENDORADO TOWNSHIP, MN – An individual was apprehended in Glendorado Township, Minnesota, following an incident where five officers were injured during the execution of a warrant. Hours after the incident, aerial footage showed the suspect being transported via helicopter. The Benton County Sheriff’s Office, leading the operation, had sought assistance from numerous public safety agencies in response to this significant event occurring near Princeton. Three of the injured officers received medical attention at North Memorial …

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Train crash kills four and injures more than fifty

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RAGHUNATHPUR, BIHAR, INDIA – Tragedy struck eastern India’s railways last night. The North-East Express, while on its voyage from New Delhi to Assam state, saw six of its 23 coaches tragically derail near the Raghunathpur railroad station in Buxar district. This unfortunate event led to four lives being lost, with 50 more passengers sustaining injuries. Manish Kumar, a local police officer, painted a grim picture of the incident while confirming the toll. As the darkness …

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Man arrested after jumping into 9/11 memorial pool

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MANHATTAN, NY – A 33-year-old man from Manhattan is facing potential criminal charges after jumping into the North Pool at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum on Monday afternoon. The man, whose identity is yet to be disclosed, survived the leap with a leg injury, according to local law enforcement. The incident occurred around 1:30 p.m. when a Port Authority officer noticed the man jumping into one of the two tiered reflecting pools at the memorial …

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Two stabbed at Atlanta area airport including officer

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ATLANTA, GA – Two individuals, one of whom was an on-duty police officer, sustained injuries in a stabbing incident at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on a recent Wednesday afternoon. The incident began when a female, armed with a knife, was spotted outside the airport’s security area. As she made her way toward the south terminal, the woman reportedly attacked a male traveler. Upon intervention by Atlanta Police Department (APD) officers, she also managed to injure …

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Teen girl killed in shooting, several others injured

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MADISON, WI – A 15-year-old girl lost her life in a shooting incident on Tuesday night, which Madison’s police chief has labeled a “cowardly act of violence.” The incident, which left more than 50 shell casings at the scene, has sparked outrage and grief in the community.Police Chief Shon Barnes expressed the collective pain and anger of the community during a news conference on Wednesday. He assured the public that the department is committed to …

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Ex-NFL player arrested for his mom’s death

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SAN DIEGO, CA – Former NFL player, Sergio Brown, 35, has been apprehended by U.S. law enforcement in connection with the death of his mother, according to a source familiar with the investigation. Brown’s mother, 73-year-old Myrtle Brown, was found deceased near her home in suburban Chicago last month. Brown, who had reportedly traveled to Mexico, was deported on Tuesday and taken into custody near San Diego based on an arrest warrant issued in Illinois. …

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Church deacon killed by police officer with a stun gun

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ATLANTA, GA – The Atlanta Police Department has terminated an officer implicated in the stun gun-related death of Johnny Hollman, a 62-year-old church deacon. The dismissal follows a departmental review that found Officer Kiran Kimbrough violated standard operating procedures during Hollman’s arrest. Hollman’s family and their legal team are pressuring Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to make public the bodycam footage that captured the events leading to Hollman’s death. The incident occurred on August …

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Powerful quake kills at least 2,000 people

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HERAT, AFGHANISTAN – Another powerful earthquake struck western Afghanistan on Wednesday morning, following a devastating quake that claimed the lives of over 2,000 people and caused widespread destruction in Herat province. The magnitude 6.3 earthquake on Wednesday occurred approximately 17 miles outside the provincial capital and triggered a landslide that blocked a major highway. The aid group Doctors Without Borders reported that 117 people were injured in the latest temblor and sent additional medical supplies …

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Nashville police kill man who was holding roommate hostage

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In Nashville, a man suspected of holding a housemate hostage at knifepoint was shot and killed by the police after advancing towards them with the weapon. Late on Monday, a confrontation ensued, resulting in a man holding another individual hostage within a residence, as outlined by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. Metro Nashville Police entered the premises and attempted to engage the suspect by communicating through a door. They took immediate action and entered the …

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Student killed in shooting on school campus

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DARLINGTON, SC – Deadly gunfire broke out on Tuesday afternoon, resulting in the death of a student. The victim was fatally shot in the parking lot of the Darlington-Lee Adult Education campus, as confirmed by the local school district. The student, who was part of the adult education program, was rushed to the hospital but later succumbed to their injuries. The Darlington County School District and Coroner Todd Hardee confirmed the death. The incident, which …

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