Public Safety
N.J. Gov. Murphy promises continued fight against gun violence amid spate of shootings
Many of New Jersey’s top political leaders met Tuesday to find solutions to reduce crime.
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2 killed, at least 17 others injured in Japan mass stabbing
At least two victims are dead, including an 11-year-old girl, and about 17 others were injured in a mass stabbing attack near Tokyo, Tuesday morning.
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A bike helmet that’s stylish, portable? Idea began with a crash in North Philly
A startup says many bikers don’t wear helmets because they don’t like the style or the inconvenience.
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Magnitude 8 earthquake strikes in Peru
The quake struck at 2:41 a.m. and was centered in a vast nature preserve 57 miles east of the small town of Yurimaguas. Helping limit damage was the earthquake's depth.
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10 wounded as gunmen open fire outside New Jersey bar
New Jersey police say 10 people have been wounded following a shooting at a Trenton bar.
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FBI stays on watch as terrorists finish prison terms and broader threat evolves
One bright spot is that more good tips are coming in from the public and state or local police, the majority of which are "spot on," the FBI official said.
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Why we can’t stop using our phones while driving
Notifications and texts offer immediate gratification some can’t resist when behind the wheel. To kick the habit, some behavior rewiring is needed.
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Listen 08:44World leaders, tech execs pledge to curb online violence at Paris tech summit
Facebook, Google, Twitter and other tech companies joined a dozen countries in a pledge to step up efforts to keep internet platforms from being used to spread hate.
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Which school security personnel can carry a gun? Lawmaker seeks to clear up controversy
The state Department of Education essentially said contracted school security guards are not permitted to possess a firearm on the job.
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How a shirt from Target helped a survivor of deadly Amtrak crash heal
On May 12, 2015, Amtrak Train 188 rounded a corner at 106 miles per hour — more than double the posted speed limit — and derailed in Philadelphia.
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With new lookout towers, Pennsylvania goes old-school to detect wildfires
Pa. has decided one of the best ways to spot small wildfires in places like the Moshannon State Forest is to go old-school.
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Pope Francis issues rules requiring priests and nuns to report abuse
The sweeping new regulations are Francis' latest effort to combat sexual abuse involving the Church, a long-running and painful issue that has cast a shadow on his papacy.
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Homicide is the leading cause of death for young black men in Philly. What should we do?
We spoke with five community leaders to get their ideas for solutions.
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Delaware Senate panel hears divided opinions on gun regulation proposals
Opponents say they fear abridgement of their Second Amendment rights; supporters say they fear another mass shooting. Lawmakers may send three proposals to full Senate.
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FBI is investigating 850 cases of potential domestic terrorism
The U.S. doesn't have an explicit law allowing the federal government to criminally charge extremists with domestic terrorism.
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