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Murder and other violent crime dropped across the U.S. last year, FBI data shows
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Murders down 11.6% in US as crime remains key election issue
Murders in the United States are down 11.6%, according to statistics released by the FBI on Monday morning.2 hours ago -
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FBI statistics find 3 percent drop in violent crime
The latest FBI crime statistics show a 3 percent drop in violent crime across the country last year, including a significant drop in the number of homicides. Murder and non-negligent manslaughter ...6 hours ago -
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FBI report shows decrease in violent crime, increase in vehicle theft in 2023
Violent crime and property crime decreased in 2023, according to data released by the FBI on Monday, while the year saw a rise in car thefts.8 hours ago -
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Summer months were warmest on record globally, data shows
New data shows that the months of June, July and August were the warmest on record globally. The warming climate is tied to more deadly heat waves, destructive wildfires and stronger hurricanes. ...9 hours ago -
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This chart shows gold vs. the stock market since Bernanke’s famous ‘helicopter drop’ speech
“In short, market participants seem to agree with this thesis—in a world in which the government decides to keep the economy going via heavy fiscal spending, lower rates / other policy tools are ...9 hours ago -
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US public schools banned 10,000 books in most recent academic year
Survey by PEN America suggests bans nearly tripled nationwide from previous year’s figure. More than 10,000 books were banned in US public schools from 2023 to 2024, according to a report, marking ...12 hours ago -
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Harris Cracked Down on Violent Offenders; Showed Leniency on Less Serious Crime
Her record as a prosecutor navigating both paths has left her open to criticism that she either betrayed liberal ideals or prioritized them over law and order.Yesterday -
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Daylight saving time: Why the US still changes the clocks twice a year
Fall has officially begun, which means we’re just a few weeks away from one of America’s least favorite traditions: the end of daylight saving time.Yesterday -
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Trying to Bridge the Partisan Divide One Conversation at a Time
One Small Step, an initiative that facilitates conversations between people with opposing views, is trying to tackle political polarization.Yesterday -
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"48 Hours" show schedule: A summer of crime time double features
True crime. Real justice. To miss it would be a crime.Yesterday -
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China ‘testing us’ across the region, Biden tells leaders at Quad summit
US president is recorded on hot mic singling out Beijing, saying it ‘continues to behave aggressively’ in areas including the South China Sea. Joe Biden has been recorded on a hot mic telling the ...Yesterday - Joe Biden -
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Apple iPhone 16 is now on sale, and T-Mobile’s CEO says it’s selling better than last year’s
T-Mobile Chief Executive Mike Sievert says it’s “nonsense” that the iPhone 16 line’s preorder sales are underwhelming.Yesterday - Apple -
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Family of banker murdered 20 years ago rebuke ‘incompetent’ Police Scotland
Widow and sons of Alistair Wilson speak to media after trust in officers’ ability to identify shooter ‘eroded’. The family of a banker who was shot on his doorstep say they have lost confidence in ...2 days ago -
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Crime victims in UK fight ‘devastating’ practice that stops appeal after a case is dropped
Senior law officers urged to intervene over potential wrongful acquittals when Crown Prosecution Service offers no evidence. • Dame Vera Baird: An empty apology from the CPS? That’s no justice for ...2 days ago - United Kingdom -
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Parachute drop near Arnhem marks 80 years since Operation Market Garden
Airborne units from eight Nato nations participate in commemoration of ill-fated second world war manoeuvre. Eighty years after thousands of allied airborne troops parachuted into the Nazi-occupied ...2 days ago -
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Covid Showed Us That the Truth Is a Matter of Life or Death
I am deeply troubled by the growing distrust of science in our society, just at the time when its insights are most needed.3 days ago - Covid -
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Top Fed official would back more aggressive interest rate cuts if US data worsen
Influential governor Christopher Waller says inflation is falling more quickly than he expected3 days ago - Federal Reserve -
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5 years after woman vanished, ex-boyfriend is arrested for her murder
Jordan Jarrad Law was previously arrested for allegedly using his ex-girlfriend's bank cards without permission.3 days ago -
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Netflix reveals new games based on Rebel Moon and other shows
As part of its Geeked Week announcements, Netflix revealed more details about new games coming to its platform. Several of the games are based on the company’s shows, including Rebel Moon and Squid ...3 days ago - Netflix -
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2024-25 Fantasy Hockey Busts: Sam Reinhart has been productive but last year's success may not be sustainable
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Greenhouse gas emissions drop across California, due to clean fuel shifts: Regulators
California's greenhouse gas emissions have plunged in recent years across most sectors, falling about 2.4 percent in 2022 in comparison to the previous year, state regulators reported on Friday. ...3 days ago - California -
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FTC report shows "staggering" amount of personal data collected on social media sites
The FTC ordered nine companies to provide information on their data collection practices. According to the report, through targeted ads on and off these platforms, they gather information like ...3 days ago -
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Child care costs more than rent across 100 largest US metros
Child care for two kids costs more than rent across the nation's 100 largest metros, according to a new report.3 days ago -
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How a 12-year-old girl who escaped a serial killer likely saved other lives
In 1994, Becky Savarese was walking to school in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, when Lewis Lent tried to abduct her. He was arrested and later confessed to killing at least two other children, ...3 days ago -
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Jets' Aaron Rodgers returns to huge cheers for 1st home game since Achilles tendon injury last year
Aaron Rodgers was greeted with a thunderous ovation as the New York Jets quarterback jogged onto the field at MetLife Stadium3 days ago - NFL -
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Disney to Stop Using Slack Following Hack That Exposed Company Data
The company said in a memo that most of its businesses would stop using the tool by the end of this year.4 days ago
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