Public Safety
Rescuers seeking 1 man still missing in Maryland flooding
ELLICOTT CITY, Md. (AP) — One man remained missing after flash flooding tore down historic Main Street in Ellicott City, Maryland, and ...
7 years ago
Student says science teacher tackled Indiana school shooter
A male student opened fire at a suburban Indianapolis middle school Friday morning, wounding another student and a teacher before being taken into custody, authorities said.
7 years ago
To better counsel patients, doctors try handling firearms themselves
Emergency medicine doctor Emmy Betz wanted to get more comfortable with guns. Pistol instructor and family physician Michael Victoroff had a proposal for her.
7 years ago
Listen 12:55Moment of silence won’t save lives, N.J. congresswoman shouts. ‘Do something!’
It was as if 'God kicked her out of her seat,' and U.S. Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman heard herself yelling.
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Delaware lawmaker introduces plan for $65M school safety fund
Hoping to prevent a mass shooting at Delaware schools, state Sen. Dave Lawson wants to establish a $65 million school safety fund.
7 years ago
As session resumes, Pa. state lawmakers inch toward gun reforms
With the state House and Senate both back in Harrisburg, lawmakers are turning their attention to a number of gun control and school safety bills.
7 years ago
8 students, 2 teachers killed in Santa Fe High School shooting
Eight students and two teachers died during the 15-minute assault at Santa Fe High School in Texas on Friday.
7 years ago
What we know about the alleged Texas high school shooter
The governor said there is nothing at this time that would indicate there were missed warning signs.
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10 people killed in Texas high school shooting; suspect in custody
A suspect is in custody; a federal law enforcement official has confirmed that his name is Dimitrios Pagourtzis, 17, who is believed to be a current student.
7 years ago
Sheriff says up to 10 killed in Texas high school shooting
At least one gunman opened fire at a Houston-area high school Friday, killing eight to 10 people, most of them students, authorities said.
7 years ago
Bullying in schools and online
Guests: Stephen Leff, Justin Patchin Bullying continues to concern parents and educators alike, despite increased ...
Air Date: May 18, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 49:46Pa. threat case throws spotlight on hard choices for schools
When deciding whether to expel a student, administrators must balance the safety of an alleged victim with the accused's right to an education.
7 years ago
11 cyclists are dead and the city has done nothing, mourners say at silent ride
Some came with physical scars, reminders of suddenly opened car-doors and drunk drivers. Others came with emotional scars, memories of suddenly lost loved-ones.
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Listen 3:19Uber will no longer force sexual assault survivors into arbitration or NDAs
Uber riders who experience sexual harassment or assault will now be able to take their claims to court.
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70 Muslim clerics issue fatwa against violence and terrorism
It is not uncommon for Islamic clerics to issue such fatwas. In January, more than 1,800 clerics in Pakistan declared a directive that forbade suicide bombings.
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