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Apr 02 2025CRIME

The Power of Second Chances: Baltimore's Unique Approach to Fighting Gun Violence

The city of Baltimore has made significant strides in reducing gun violence, and it's not just due to traditional policing methods. One of the key strategies has been enlisting the help of individuals who have personal experience with the criminal justice system. These individuals, often referred to

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Mar 27 2025CRIME

Guns in Young Hands: A Community's Wake-Up Call

In Baton Rouge, a disturbing trend has officials on high alert. More and more, teenagers are picking up guns and using them in violent ways. This isn't just about stealing or vandalism anymore. It's about shootings. It's about young lives taking dangerous turns. This is a big problem. One recent

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Mar 23 2025CRIME

A Night of Violence in the Desert City

In the heart of the desert, a night of chaos unfolded in Las Cruces. A gathering of around 200 people at Young Park took a deadly turn. The event was not officially sanctioned, and tensions escalated quickly. Three individuals lost their lives, and 14 others were injured in the crossfire. The victim

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Feb 15 2025CRIME

Wrong Door, Wrong Decision

Ralph Yarl, a young Black honor student, was shot by an 86-year-old man, Andrew Lester, in 2023. It all happened because Yarl accidentally rang the wrong doorbell. Yarl, now a freshman at Texas A&M, was just trying to pick up his twin siblings. Lester, on the other hand, was convinced he was defendi

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Feb 05 2025CRIME

Sweden's Shocking Tragedy: The Worst Mass Shooting in History

Sweden's worst mass shooting took place at a school for adults. It happened at Campus Risbergska. This school is on the edge of Örebro, a city west of Stockholm. A total of 11 people lost their lives, including the shooter. At least 5 people were seriously injured. Three women and two men were in s

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Jan 24 2025CRIME

School Shooting in Nashville: A Deadly Day and Unanswered Questions

On Wednesday, Nashville's Antioch High School witnessed a tragic event that left students and staff in shock. Solomon Henderson, a 17-year-old student, opened fire in the school's cafeteria, killing one of his classmates, Josselin Corea Escalante, and then taking his own life. The shooting spree las

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Jan 24 2025CRIME

Teen Shooter at Antioch High: What Went Wrong?

On a regular Wednesday, the cafeteria at Antioch High School in Tennessee suffered a shocking incident. A 17-year-old student, Solomon Henderson, abruptly entered the busy lunch spot and fired ten shots from a nine-millimeter pistol in just 17 seconds. His weapon, later found with nine rounds left,

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Dec 26 2024CRIME

Airport Christmas Clash: What Happened in Phoenix?

On Christmas night, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport faced a scary incident. A family dispute led to three people getting shot and one being stabbed at a Terminal 4 restaurant. This happened outside the security area, around 9:45 p. m. Police found a juvenile female and a man with stab wound

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Dec 24 2024CRIME

Guns and Youth: A Decade of Concerns

Over the past decade, guns have been a major cause of death among young people aged 0-24 in the United States. The rates vary greatly depending on factors like sex, race, where they live, and their family income. This study looks at how often youth and young adults, aged 10 to 34, are involved with

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Dec 19 2024POLITICS

Climate Change: New York's Bill & Why Big Oil Should Pay

New York City's 500 miles of coastline are at risk from rising sea levels and increased storm surges. Future heat waves will only get worse. By 2050, the city could see temperatures rise by up to 5. 5 degrees Fahrenheit. This means more property damage, health issues, and lives lost. But who pays? T

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