Hunter Fielding, Author at News Addicts

09 Mar

Feds Say Suspects Linked to ISIS After IED Thrown Near Gracie Mansion

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Federal prosecutors charged Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi with attempting to aid the Islamic State after a homemade explosive was hurled near Gracie Mansion during a weekend protest. Authorities say one device tested positive for TATP, a highly volatile explosive tied to past terrorist attacks, and that both suspects made…

09 Mar

U.S. Intelligence Flags Encrypted Signal That May Activate Iranian Sleeper Cells

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U.S. intelligence reportedly intercepted an encrypted signal that analysts believe may be an operational trigger intended for covert Iranian sleeper assets abroad, according to an alert reported by ABC News. The message was described as targeted at "sleeper assets" — operatives living quietly among civilians until they receive orders to…

09 Mar

Jennifer Runyon, Ghostbusters Actress, Dies at 65

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Jennifer Runyon, an actress best known for roles in Ghostbusters and the sitcom Charles in Charge, has died at 65, her family confirmed. They said she passed Friday after battling cancer. Family statement Her family posted on Facebook that “This past Friday night our beloved Jennifer passed away. It was…

09 Mar

After Crenshaw Upset, Toth Backs Ken Paxton

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Texas Rep. Steve Toth immediately endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Republican Senate runoff against Sen. John Cornyn after defeating Rep. Dan Crenshaw by more than 15 points in the primary. Toth's defense and praise “During my time in the Texas Legislature, I have come to know Ken…

09 Mar

Satellite Photos Reveal Massive Damage Across Tehran and Iran’s Military

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New satellite photos provide a stark view of the damage Iran has taken, documenting hits on naval hubs, air bases and sites inside Tehran after coordinated U.S.-Israeli operations and Iran’s retaliatory strikes. Naval and air facilities hammered Planet Labs imagery shows burning vessels and battered facilities at the Konarak base…

09 Mar

U.S. Sends ‘Doomsday’ Airborne Command Aircraft Toward Middle East

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As the conflict with Iran intensified after Feb. 28, U.S. E-6B "Doomsday" command planes were observed operating to ensure continuity of nuclear command and control. What the E-6B does The E-6B Mercury is a hulking platform built on modified Boeing 707 airframes and serves as a flying command post and…

09 Mar

Outgoing GOP Senator Publicly Urges Trump to Oust Stephen Miller

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Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., told CNN he wants President Trump to remove longtime aide Stephen Miller, labeling him an "embarrassment" and a "big problem" for the administration. Comments on State of the Union Tillis made the remarks Sunday on CNN's "State of the Union," marking a notable escalation from a…

09 Mar

Trump Condemns Israeli Strike on Iranian Oil, Warns of Domestic Pain

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Israeli strikes on Iranian oil storage and a refinery in and around Tehran set off massive fires, killed four people, and prompted a blunt reaction from Washington reportedly described as “WTF.” Axios reported the attacks hit depots and a refinery that Israel said were being used to fuel missile launches,…

09 Mar

FBI Subpoenas Extensive Voting Records From Arizona’s Largest County

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Federal authorities have quietly widened a criminal inquiry into alleged election irregularities by obtaining a grand jury subpoena for a massive set of voting records from Arizona’s largest county. Sources report agents are receiving gigabytes of electronic election data from Maricopa County. The move follows the FBI’s earlier seizure of…

09 Mar

Wounded Mojtaba Khamenei Fuels Doubts About Iran’s Succession

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Reports indicate Mojtaba Khamenei, 56, was wounded during the opening wave of U.S.-Israeli strikes that killed his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and decapitated much of Tehran’s senior leadership. Murky circumstances Details about Mojtaba’s injury remain unclear. Reports say he was wounded, but the seriousness, location of the wound, and whether…