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Shamar Elkins Identified in Shreveport Shooting That Killed Eight Children, Authorities Say

Authorities have identified 31 year old Shamar Elkins as the man accused of killing eight children in Shreveport, Louisiana, in a domestic violence attack that unfolded early Sunday, April 19. Officials say seven of the children were his own, and the eighth was a cousin. The Associated Press reporte

The 30-second versionWhat authorities have confirmedWhat is being reported about ElkinsA city mourning a devastating loss

Suvin Muthukumarana·Apr 19·3 min read

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There is no bottom’: Trump mocked over claim ballroom necessary for ‘national security’

In Washington, D.C., the Trump administration defended a $300 million White House ballroom as a national-security necessity, citing court filings that the proposed space is required to safeguard presidential operations. The claim was reported by the Associated Press on December 15, 2025, and later s

The 30-second versionIn Washington, D.C., the Trump administration defended a $300 million White House ballroom as a national-security necessity, citing court filings that the proposed space is required to safeguard presidential operations.The claim was reported by the Associated Press on December 15, 2025, and later s

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