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A Look At President Obama's Gun Control Measures

Associated Press — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 21:08:47 +0000

WASHINGTON (AP) — Proposals for curbing gun violence announced Wednesday by President Barack Obama: [button href="http://k2radio.com/now-is-the-time-president-barack-obamas-gun-control-plan-complete/" title="Read President Obama's Complete Gun Control Plan" align="center"] NEEDS CONGRESSIONAL ACTION: — Requiring background checks on all gun sales. The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence says 40 percent of gun sales are conducted with no criminal background check, [...]

Casino Sees Surge in Violent Crimes Against…Slot Machines?

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 14:52:12 +0000

The Resorts World Casino in Queens, New York has seen a surge in police presence and arrests. It’s not due to casino goers committing crimes against one another, though. Since the establishment’s October opening, 41 people have been arrested for damaging slot machines. By contrast, there have only been 19 arrests for crimes like larceny [...]

[UPDATE] Alleged Ohio High School Shooter Detained as Third Victim Passes

Shauna Wright — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 15:00:57 +0000

A shooting Monday at a high school in Chardon, OH has now claimed a third victim, Demetrius Hewlin, who died of his wounds on Tuesday morning. In a statement released by the MetroHealth Medical Center, his family said, “Demetrius was a happy young man who loved life and his family and friends. We will miss [...]

Lou Reed: Metallica Fans 'Are Threatening to Shoot Me'

Billy Dukes — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 17:00:46 +0000

Critical reaction to ‘Lulu,’ Lou Reed‘s new collaborative album with Metallica has been tepid at best, as our roundup of quotes demonstrates. The media’s arrows are not nearly as sharp and dangerous as those flung by fans of the metal band however. In an interview with USA Today, Reed admits he’s not popular amongst the Metallica faithful.