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Off-duty cops step in as transgender man opens fire in a mega church with pro-Palestine remarks on his long gun

02.12.24 | Sarah Akey News

A transgender man walked into a mega church on Sunday afternoon, between services, and opened fire. A 57-year-old man and a five-year-old child were injured, the child critically and the shooter was killed.
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Blue Alert: Manhunt underway for cop-killer Kenneth Wayne DeHart Jr., with reward now up to $100,000

02.12.24 | Matthew Holloway Analysis

A statewide manhunt is underway for Kenneth Wayne DeHart Jr., 42, for the shooting death of Blount County, TN Deputy Greg McCowan. DeHart reportedly shot McCowan and another surviving deputy during a traffic stop Thursday night.
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Feds let Pakistani on terror watch list who crossed the border illegally walk, later arrested him

02.12.24 | Pat Droney Analysis

A Pakistani national who was on the terror watchlist who crossed the border illegally was accidentally released by federal authorities; fortunately he was apprehended afterward and scheduled for deportation.
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Would-be cop killer from Venezuela who shot an NYPD officer cries when arrested

02.12.24 | Greg Hoyt Analysis

A 15-year-old migrant from Venezuela accused of shooting at an NYPD officer in what has been described as a "robbery gone wrong" reportedly cried while being taken into custody earlier in February.
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The Pentagon is feeding tens of thousands of pages of data to AI for military applications - what could possibly go wrong?

02.12.24 | Pat Droney Editorial

The Pentagon is exploring the use of generative AI in military applications; while artificial intelligence shows some upside, there are significant downsides to the use of such technology.
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Principal on administrative leave after 'shocking,' 'very upsetting' active shooter drill

02.12.24 | Matthew Holloway News

A Los Angeles area elementary school principal has been placed on administrative leave after conducting a "shocking," "surprising," and "very upsetting" active shooter drill in which she reportedly participated as a simulated assailant.
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'The told us we need to be prepared': Sheriff warns FBI advised terror attack 'imminent,' ramps up training, security in his agency

02.11.24 | Pat Droney Editorial

Butler County (OH) Sheriff Richard Jones, along with other sheriffs across the country, were warned by the FBI that a terrorist attack in the US is "imminent"; now he's taking action, increasing training and equipment in his agency in preparation for an attack he hopes never comes.
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'No one more qualified': MA governor nominates ex-lover to the state's Supreme Judicial Court

02.11.24 | Pat Droney Opinion

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey nominated her ex-lover, Associate Justice Gabrielle Wolohojian, to the Supreme Judicial Court. In her nomination statement, Healey failed to mention her past intimate relationship with Wolohojian.
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Man arrested for making officers sick with papers laced with unknown substance

02.11.24 | Leah Anaya News

A man who had previously been arrested for terroristic threats was arrested last week after two officers were made sick when the man handed them papers with an unknown substance on them.
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Agencies continue to crack down on anti-police activists trying to stop Georgia Public Safety Center, dubbed 'Cop City'

02.11.24 | Sarah Akey News

Georgia police and FBI, among other agencies, continue to stand their ground against activists that are trying to stop the development of a public safety complex in Atlanta.
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Crime victims by age: The real data shows those 50 and above have surprisingly high numbers

02.11.24 | Leonard Sipes Analysis

We may want to rethink our traditional assessment of older individuals as being safe from violent and property crimes. Those in the 50-65 and above groups have disturbingly high numbers.
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Survey reveals strong support from non-hunters for firearm industry conservation funding

02.11.24 | LET Guest Editorial

Hunters have prided themselves as being the “original conservationists.” They’re rightfully boastful of that moniker. After all, the hunting licenses, stamps and permit fees hunters pay go directly into wildlife conservation in their states and across the nation.
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Urgent health threat? Passenger drops dead mid-flight after 'liters of blood erupts from his mouth and nose’

02.10.24 | Pat Droney Editorial

An unidentified 63-year-old passenger aboard a Lufthansa flight from Thailand to Germany started hemorrhaging from the mouth and nose during the flight and ended up dying. The cause of the episode is unknown, but some are criticizing the pilot for taking off in the first place since the man was "clearly ill".
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Massive discovery of cache of rare earth minerals in Wyoming could end US dependence on China

02.10.24 | Pat Droney Editorial

A large area of rare earth minerals, which are used in cell phones, aircraft engines, computers, and many electronics has been uncovered in Wyoming, which may reduce US reliance on China for such materials.
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U.S. Treasury Secretary won't tell Congress if they ordered banks to spy on transactions of private and law-abiding citizens

02.10.24 | LET Guest Editorial

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen couldn’t – or wouldn’t – tell Congress whether or not her department ordered financial institutions to spy on the transactions of private and law-abiding citizens.
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