Explosion Injures 16 Orange County SWAT Team Members During Training Exercise in Irvine

Irvine, California – Sixteen members of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department SWAT team were rushed to the hospital after an explosion occurred during an indoor training exercise in Irvine on Wednesday afternoon, according to officials. The incident took place at an FBI training facility at Irvine Boulevard and Magazine Road, resulting in injuries to the SWAT team members. Authorities reported that one person sustained a leg injury requiring surgery, while two others had minor wounds …

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Members of Congress Vie for Top Republican Spot on House Energy and Commerce Committee

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The competition to become the top Republican on the House Energy and Commerce Committee is heating up, with at least two members of Congress vying for the position. Representatives Brett Guthrie of Kentucky and Bob Latta of Ohio have both expressed their interest in replacing outgoing chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers of Washington, who announced that she would not seek reelection next year. Guthrie’s spokesperson, DJ Griffin, confirmed that the lawmaker is running …

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Marine Heavy Helicopter Crashes in California During Storm, 5 Service Members Killed

SAN DIEGO, California – The U.S. Marine Corps has identified the five Marines who were tragically killed in a helicopter crash during stormy weather in San Diego’s East County. The helicopter, a CH-53E Super Stallion, was traveling from Creech Air Force Base in Clark County, Nevada to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego when it was reported “overdue” on Tuesday. The five Marines have been identified as Lance Cpl. Donovan Davis, Sgt. Alec …

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