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Feb 20 2024
News
Orland Fire Protection District firefighter injured while battling house fire in south suburbs
ORLAND PARK, Ill. (WLS) -- A firefighter was injured while battling a house fire in the south suburbs on Tuesday, according to an Orland Fire Protection District spokesperson. The fire was reported at about 3:35 a.m. on the 14700-block of Holly Court in Orland Park. The fire was under control after 20 minutes, according to the spokesperson. While battling the blaze, a firefighter was injured
ABC 7 ChicagoJun 01 2019
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The Virginia Beach shooting confirms that gun violence is a national emergency
THE TWELVE victims killed in the Virginia Beach massacre were the people who knit the sinews of a society together, who plot the course of overhead wires and underground pipes, who set the course of roadways and sidewalks. They were municipal engineers and administrators, account clerks and agents, all of them making sure in some way or another that the essential connections and pathways
Washington PostJan 25 2024
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Idaho teachers could carry a concealed weapon on school property under proposed law
House Bill 415 would allow school teachers, staff and volunteers with an enhanced concealed carry license to have a gun on school property. IDAHO, USA — A bill that would allow Idaho school employees who have an enhanced concealed carry license to carry guns is heading to the state House of Representatives for a full vote. House Bill 415 passed the House State Affairs Committee on Wednesday
KREMAug 09 2019
Perspectives Blog
Story of the Week: Mass Shootings Prompt Debates on Guns, Underlying Causes
Two tragic mass shootings in Dayton and El Paso last weekend prompted a resurgence of debates on gun control, gun rights and underlying causes, both on Capitol Hill and throughout the country.
Media coverage was largely split in the aftermath. Many left-leaning outlets focused on white nationalism, and reported on the Texas shooter's fears of a "Hispanic invasion," connecting it to
Henry A. BrechterFeb 21 2024
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Lionel Messi assists, Luis Suarez debuts as Inter Miami win MLS opener
Inter Miami kicked off the 2024 MLS regular season with a victory against Real Salt Lake. The game saw Robert Taylor and Diego Gomez scoring the two goals, while Luis Suarez made his official club debut and Lionel Messi showcased his exceptional skills. The match began with Inter Miami dominating the first half, with Real Salt Lake adopting a defensive strategy and struggling to maintain
Alaska CommonsFeb 20 2024
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CDC report reveals Oregon, Washington saw largest percentage increase in overdose deaths nationwide
From September 2022 to September 2023, both states saw the number of overdose deaths increase by more than 41%. PORTLAND, Ore. — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released new data this month that shows overdoses deaths are rising at a faster rate in Oregon and in Washington than anywhere else in the country. Between September 2022 and September 2023, Oregon saw a 41.5%
KGW 8Mar 07 2024
Perspectives Blog
Super Tuesday Sets Stage For Biden, Trump Rematch
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The presidential primary race is effectively concluded, and the parties have their candidates. Despite widespread and well-documented reluctance, America is set for a 2020 rematch between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump.
Biden and Trump both won all
AllSides StaffFeb 16 2024
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2 suspects charged in mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade
Two juveniles were charged with crimes connected to the mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl rally, authorities said Friday, as the city tries to recover in the aftermath of the violence. A news release from the Jackson County Family Court said the juveniles were charged Thursday and are being detained in the county’s Juvenile Detention Center “on gun-related and resisting
WHYYJun 03 2015
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To curb child suicides, Utah offers gun locks
As experts looked into news cameras and urged the public to secure its guns, Jeff Carr stood in the back of the room, remembering the scenes of suicides to which he's had to respond.
With more than 30 years as a police officer, Carr can recall half a dozen such cases seared into his memory. Now that he's the Utah Department of Public Safety's deputy commissioner, he wants to support any
Oct 23 2020
News
Can people carry guns into polling places? You might be surprised
Growing activity from armed far-right groups and President Trump’s calls for his supporters to watch polling places “very carefully” have raised concerns of possible disruptions or voter intimidation ahead of the Nov. 3 election. States will also have to prepare for the prospect of guns being brought into voting sites — legally.
So can voters bring guns into polling places? In most
Los Angeles Times