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Recent shootings at houses of worship in US

October 27, 2018

Recent shootings at houses of worship in US

The mass shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh on Saturday that left multiple people dead, with a law enforcement source confirming to Fox News that the shooter was identified as Robert Bowers. He reportedly yelled “All Jews Must Die” as he opened fire. The massacre followed the pattern of previous massacres at places of religious worship.

Sandy Hook killer Adam Lanza's disturbing writings, other belongings, ordered released to public

October 23, 2018

Sandy Hook killer Adam Lanza's disturbing writings, other belongings, ordered released to public

Various items belonging to Sandy Hook shooter Adam Lanza that highlight his apparent fascination for murder were ruled to be released by the Connecticut Supreme Court on Tuesday.

Ohio family mass killings could be 'professional hit,' expert says

September 24, 2018

Ohio family mass killings could be 'professional hit,' expert says

The brutal, unsolved murders of seven adults and one teen in Ohio in 2016 have the "aspects of a professional hit," an expert said this week.

Brutal unsolved killing of eight members of Ohio family was systematically executed, autopsy shows

September 20, 2018

Brutal unsolved killing of eight members of Ohio family was systematically executed, autopsy shows

Autopsy reports released Wednesday in one of Ohio’s most-notorious mass murders revealed the massacre was systematically executed and brutal.

Widow of slain Maryland reporter place his ashes somewhere sacred to him -- the ballpark

September 1, 2018

Widow of slain Maryland reporter place his ashes somewhere sacred to him -- the ballpark

One of five killed in a newsroom shooting over the summer.

Study claiming US is home of one-third of mass-shooters worldwide debunked; figure less than 1.5 percent

September 1, 2018

Study claiming US is home of one-third of mass-shooters worldwide debunked; figure less than 1.5 percent

A widely-popularized 2016 study claiming the U.S. has by far the most mass public shooters in the world – a shocking one third – has been debunked by a new research revealing that the figure is barely three percent.

Will Jerry Brown commute sentences of every death row inmate in one of his last acts as California governor?

August 31, 2018

Will Jerry Brown commute sentences of every death row inmate in one of his last acts as California governor?

As Gov. Jerry Brown’s long tenure draws to a close in January, some capital punishment supporters are raising the specter that the politician who is firmly opposed to executions may commute many, if not all, the sentences of the nearly 750 inmates on death row.

'Madden' gamer hailed as hero for shielding young players as bullets rang out at Jacksonville event

August 28, 2018

'Madden' gamer hailed as hero for shielding young players as bullets rang out at Jacksonville event

A “Madden” gamer who was participating at the Jacksonville event where a gunman opened fire killing two before killing himself was hailed a hero Monday for shielding two young players as bullets flew.

Florida candidates flock to Jacksonville ahead of highly anticipated primary

August 27, 2018

Florida candidates flock to Jacksonville ahead of highly anticipated primary

Across Florida, the gaming tournament shooting has reinvigorated the gun debate, ahead of one of the most anticipated primaries this year. Candidates from both sides of the aisle re-routed their campaigns to make a stop in Jacksonville and address Sunday’s shooting.

Jacksonville gaming tournament shooter had been hospitalized for mental illness, documents show

August 27, 2018

Jacksonville gaming tournament shooter had been hospitalized for mental illness, documents show

The gunman who opened fire on a "Madden NFL 19" tournament in Jacksonville, Florida, on Sunday was hospitalized previously for mental illness, according to court records obtained by The Associated Press.