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Fatal Shooting at Evergreen High Leaves Community Shaken, Investigation Continues

Fatal Shooting at Evergreen High Leaves Community Shaken, Investigation Continues

Fatal Shooting at Evergreen High Leaves Community Shaken, Investigation Continues The Evergreen community is reeling today after a tragic shooting at Evergreen High School yesterday, Wednesday, September 10, 2025, left one student dead and three others wounded, including the suspected shooter. Authorities confirmed one fatality, though no further details about the deceased student have been released by CommonSpirit St. Anthony Hospital. Three students, including a 16-year-old male identified as the alleged shooter who sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the…

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Pope Leo Demands End to ‘Pandemic of Arms’ Amid Minneapolis School Shooting Aftermath

Pope Leo Demands End to ‘Pandemic of Arms’ Amid Minneapolis School Shooting Aftermath

Pope Leo Demands End to ‘Pandemic of Arms’ Amid Minneapolis School Shooting Aftermath Pope Leo has issued a powerful call for an end to what he termed a ‘pandemic of arms,’ with his impassioned plea coming in the wake of a tragic school shooting in Minneapolis. The Pontiff’s remarks underscore growing global concern over gun violence, particularly following the incident that claimed the lives of two children and injured 17 others at a Minneapolis Catholic school in late August. The…

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Minneapolis Grieves: Parents Share Heartbreaking Tributes for Young Victims of Annunciation Catholic School Shooting

Minneapolis Grieves: Parents Share Heartbreaking Tributes for Young Victims of Annunciation Catholic School Shooting

Minneapolis Grieves: Parents Share Heartbreaking Tributes for Young Victims of Annunciation Catholic School Shooting The Minneapolis community is reeling today, August 29, 2025, as families of the two children tragically killed in Wednesday’s Annunciation Catholic School shooting bravely shared heartbreaking tributes to their lost loved ones. Eight-year-old Fletcher Merkel, a boy who adored fishing, cooking, and sports, and 10-year-old Harper Moyski, remembered for her infectious laughter and kindness, were identified Thursday as the victims of the senseless act of violence….

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Immigration Fears Disrupt LA School Openings as Parents Skip Drop-Offs

Immigration Fears Disrupt LA School Openings as Parents Skip Drop-Offs

Immigration Fears Disrupt LA School Openings as Parents Skip Drop-Offs The start of the new academic year in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) has been marred by widespread fear among immigrant families, leading to noticeable absences on the first day of classes. Despite the usual excitement, a significant number of parents opted to miss drop-offs due to ongoing immigration enforcement actions and recent incidents. The trepidation follows increased immigration raids throughout the summer and a particularly concerning event…

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LAUSD Grapples with Immigration Fears as New School Year Kicks Off

LAUSD Grapples with Immigration Fears as New School Year Kicks Off

LAUSD Grapples with Immigration Fears as New School Year Kicks Off As the new academic year commences, the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the nation’s second-largest, is confronting widespread fear and anxiety among students and families due to ongoing immigration enforcement actions. Despite reassurances from district officials, the specter of raids has notably impacted school attendance, particularly on the first day of classes. Teachers like Jennifer Cortez from Brooklyn Avenue School are actively working to mitigate these fears, displaying…

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Seven Children Dead, 21 Injured in Devastating Rajasthan School Roof Collapse

Seven Children Dead, 21 Injured in Devastating Rajasthan School Roof Collapse

Seven Children Dead, 21 Injured in Devastating Rajasthan School Roof Collapse A tragic school roof collapse in India’s western state of Rajasthan on Friday has resulted in the deaths of seven children and left at least 21 others injured. The incident occurred at a government middle school in Piplod village, Jhalawar district, shortly after students arrived for classes and before the school assembly began. Police official Amit Kumar confirmed that all seven fatalities were students from seventh and eighth grade….

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Peru’s Schools Under Siege: Extortion Rises, Forcing Closures and Online Learning

Peru’s Schools Under Siege: Extortion Rises, Forcing Closures and Online Learning

Peru’s Schools Under Siege: Extortion Rises, Forcing Closures and Online Learning In a escalating crisis, criminal gangs in Peru are intensely targeting schools, particularly those in impoverished neighborhoods, demanding exorbitant sums for ‘protection’. School administrators, fearing violent retaliation, report receiving threats, including photos of grenades and pistols, with some facing demands ranging from $14,000 to $28,000. The threats are not idle. Incidents include a 16-year-old arrested while attempting to plant a bomb at a school entrance. Miriam Ramírez, president of…

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