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Idaho Teen Arrested for ISIS-Inspired Church Attack Plot

An 18-year-old from Idaho, Alexander Scott Mercurio, was arrested and accused of planning to kill churchgoers in the name of ISIS. He allegedly intended to carry out the attacks using weapons and had pledged allegiance to ISIS. The FBI found evidence of his support for ISIS, including an ISIS flag and discussions about supporting the group financially. Mercurio faces up to 20 years in federal prison if convicted. Authorities were alerted to his plans through an investigation into a fundraising network supporting ISIS.

2 years ago•Source: NBC News

"Deadly Attacks in Russia: Mass Shooting and Power Facility Assault"

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4.845 min•2 years ago

"Deadly Attacks in Russia: Mass Shooting and Power Facility Assault"

At least 60 people were killed and 145 injured in a mass shooting at a concert hall in a Moscow suburb, with the Islamic State group claiming responsibility for the attack. Russian authorities opened a criminal terrorism case and President Putin wished a speedy recovery to the wounded victims. The international community, including the United Nations, European Union, and several countries, condemned the attack. Previous warnings about potential extremist threats targeting large gatherings in Moscow had been issued, and the incident has sparked political tensions between Russia and Ukraine.

via The Moscow Times