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Ole Braatelien, a writer for The Western Journal since 2022, earned his bachelor's from Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication.

Kam Air employees gather by an airplane at a ceremony for Ukrainian employees of the Afghan airline at Kabul International Airport on Jan. 24, 2018, following their deaths in a Taliban attack on the Intercontinental Hotel.

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Teen Survives International Flight by Hiding in Plane's Landing Gear

The boy was fortunate to have survived the nearly two-hour flight. Most landing gear stowaways die from hypothermia or oxygen deprivation.

By Ole Braatelien September 28, 2025

Iowa Democrats gathered to protest on behalf of Ian Roberts, the man arrested by ICE and accused of being a criminal illegal alien allegedly found in possession of an illegally-owned firearm.

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Dems Passionately Protest for Illegal Alien School Official Who Allegedly Fled ICE, Possessed Illegally-Owned Pistol

When the school board hired him in 2023, they ignored a red flag about his past and hired him anyway. He had lived in the U.S. since 1999.

By Ole Braatelien September 28, 2025

Daniel Fazio of Connecticut was arrested after allegedly pushing a 7-year-old from an opposing youth football team on Sept. 21, 2025.

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Youth Football Coach Jailed After Cops Say He Shoved a 7-Year-Old Opposing Player to the Ground in a Fit

After allegedly shoving the kid, another coach began arguing with him. The alleged instigator was arrested and fired shortly after.

By Ole Braatelien September 28, 2025

Bruce Springsteen performs during "People Have the Power: A Celebration of Patti Smith" presented by Michael Dorf at Carnegie Hall on March 26, 2025, in New York City.

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Bruce Springsteen Blasts Democrats' Inability to Talk to Normal People: We Need an 'Effective Alternative Party'

Never-Trumper Bruce Springsteen had plenty to say about the president, but seemed to recognize the bad road Democrats are currently walking.

By Ole Braatelien September 28, 2025

Varun Suresh was arrested on Sept. 18, 2025, in Fremont, California, after allegedly murdering registered sex offender David Brimmer.

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Man Arrested for Allegedly Killing Convicted Pedophile He Found Registered Online, Told Cops the Stabbing Was 'Fun'

The man used a sophisticated disguise and strategy in order to catch his target off guard. He then saw his plan through to its bloody end.

By Ole Braatelien September 28, 2025

Janelle Scott was attacked by a pitbull and lost all four of her legs on Sept. 9, 2025, in Okmulgee, Oklahoma.

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Family Asks for Prayers After Woman is Left Limbless Following Horrific Dog Attack During Bike Ride

The dogs knew her, yet they still reportedly attacked her during a visit to her friend's home. They didn't stop, even as she called them.

By Ole Braatelien September 28, 2025

A California man was arrested after a woman complained he had been taking video while she undressed in a changing room.

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Cops Track Down and Arrest Alleged Perv Accused of Filming Women in Target Dressing Rooms

The man was arrested and jailed after allegedly recording eight women. Police suspect, however, there are likely other victims.

By Ole Braatelien September 28, 2025

A fire engine on Oct. 19, 2022, at the corner of Massachusetts Ave. NW and 13th St. NW, in Washington, D.C.

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The Manliest Firefighter We've Ever Seen: Shot in Chest, Takes Mugger's Gun, Clears Jam, Opens Fire, Calls 911, Lives With Bullet Still in His Chest

Fireman Gary Dziekan was thankful for his brothers at the station. “I knew if I called, they’d be there,” he said.

By Ole Braatelien September 27, 2025

Lorenz Kraus admitted to killing his elderly parents in Albany, New York, during a broadcast interview on Sept. 25, 2025.

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Man Admits to Killing His Own Parents on TV, Gets Arrested Minutes Later

The man said his elderly parents never asked to be killed, but they made it clear healthwise "they were going downhill."

By Ole Braatelien September 27, 2025

Two police officers standing in front of patrol cars, behind police tape, wearing bulletproof vests and duty belts.

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Illinois Man Arrested After Allegedly Shooting His Ex to 'Prove His Love' to New Girlfriend

A judge ordered that the suspect remain in custody as he awaits his upcoming trial. If convicted, he faces up to 30 years in prison.

By Ole Braatelien September 27, 2025

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