VIOLENCE

Nov 05 2024POLITICS

Soldiers Ready as U. S. Prepares for Contentious Election Day

As the 2024 U. S. presidential election approaches, many states have put their National Guard troops on standby or activated them. Around 18 states and Washington, D. C. , have taken this step, making a total of nearly 800 service members ready for duty. These soldiers include cyber specialists and

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Nov 02 2024CRIME

Florida Shooting: Halloween Night Turns Deadly

Imagine celebrating Halloween in downtown Orlando, surrounded by friends, and suddenly, a gunshot rings out. A 17-year-old suspect turned a joyful event into a tragic nightmare. The footage from surveillance cameras showed the crowds near East Central Boulevard and North Orange Avenue when the unthi

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Nov 01 2024CRIME

Teen Gun Violence: Dallas Seeks Real Solutions

Three high school athletes from Dallas, all aged 17, were shot and killed this year. Their deaths highlight a growing problem: more teens are dying from gun violence in the city. While overall violent crime has dropped, teen homicides have increased. The Dallas Morning News is working to profile eac

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Oct 31 2024CRIME

Two Journalists Killed in Mexico: What's Happening?

In a span of just 24 hours, Mexico saw two journalists lose their lives. First, Mauricio Solís, who ran a Facebook news page in Uruapan, was shot dead. He had just finished interviewing the city's mayor. The mayor said he couldn't rule out a connection between the interview and the attack. Mauricio

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Oct 31 2024CRIME

Minneapolis Gang Members Facing Severe Charges: A Federal Crackdown

In a significant move by federal authorities, 11 people allegedly linked to the Lows gang in Minneapolis have been indicted on serious charges, including murder and drug trafficking. The indictments are part of a broader federal operation aimed at dismantling violent street gangs, which has led to o

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Oct 30 2024CRIME

Gampton Resort Killer Found Dead by Suicide

The man suspected of killing a 33-year-old woman, Sabina Rosas, at an upscale Hamptons resort, is dead. Law enforcement sources have revealed that the suspect, Thomas Gannon, 56, took his own life at his Pennsylvania home. Rosas' body was discovered at Shou Sugi Ban House by a staffer at around 12:3

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Oct 29 2024POLITICS

Why Trump's Plans to Challenge the 2024 Election Might Not Work

Donald Trump has been making claims that Democrats are planning to cheat in the 2024 election. But experts say it won't be easy for him to overturn the results this time. After the 2020 insurrection, there are new laws and rules to protect the election process. State officials are also more vigilant

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Oct 26 2024CRIME

Haiti's Capital Gets Rough: US Staff Pull Out as Violence Surges

Things are getting real scary in Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince. This week, the place saw some serious action. A UN helicopter got hit by bullets while flying over the city. The US embassy also had its armored vehicles targeted by two notorious gangs, "400 Mawozo" and "Chen Mechan. " No one was hur

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Oct 26 2024CRIME

Tennessee Cops Face Heat After Beating Man Accused of Killing Med Student

A troubling video has surfaced online, showing Tennessee cops beating up a man suspected of killing a medical student. The man, identified as Jackson Hopper, 24, is accused of shooting his ex-girlfriend, Ellie Claire Young, 22, at a charity walk in Memphis. After a high-speed chase, officers flipped

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Oct 26 2024POLITICS

Kamala Harris Stands Firm on Trump Threat Claim

Vice President Kamala Harris refused to back down on her statement that former President Donald Trump is a threat to democracy and unfit to serve. This came after top Republican leaders urged her to tone down her rhetoric. Harris was in Houston for a rally when she reiterated her stance, saying form

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