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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 13, 2012

Idaho Inmates Claim Gangs Run Prison

A gang war that appears to have taken over parts of an Idaho private prison is spilling into the federal courts, with some inmates contending prison officials are ceding control to gang leaders in an effort to save money on staffing.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 8, 2012

Loughner Sentenced To 7 Life Terms

U.S. District Judge Larry Burns on Thursday sentenced Tucson shooter Jared Loughner to seven consecutive life terms plus 140 years, calling the sentence "astronomical" and "justified" because Loughner "knew what he was doing" when he killed six and wounded 13 at a 2011 congressional event sponsored by then-U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 8, 2012

N.Y. MTA Officer Sings Anthem at Knicks Game

A New York state transit police officer will sing the national anthem before the New York Knicks' NBA game on Friday after a ceremony honoring the victims of Superstorm Sandy.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 8, 2012

Safariland Introduces Protech Ballistic Helmet System

Safariland has introduced the Protech R2S system (Ratchet Retention Suspension System) for Protech ballistic helmets to provide better stability on an officer's head.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 8, 2012

Streamlight Sponsors Team In SWAT Reality Show

Streamlight Inc. will sponsor the Blue Team in Outdoor Channel's "Elite Tactical Unit: S.W.A.T. (ETU)" reality series, scheduled to premiere at 9 p.m. on Jan. 9.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 7, 2012

Suspected Freeway Shooter Arrested In Mich.

The mother of I-96 corridor shooting suspect Raulie Wayne Casteel, who was arrested at his in-laws' Wixom home Monday night, says she was worried her son was mentally ill and tried to get him help.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 6, 2012

Ballot Measures 2012: Death Penalty, Legal Marijuana, Bargaining Rights

Today, voters in three states will decide whether to legalize recreational marijuana and in California will consider reshaping sentencing for violent offenders.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 6, 2012

USC Upgrades Security After Halloween Shooting

In the wake of last week's shooting on campus, USC on Tuesday announced a new set of heightened security measures, including visitor restrictions and mandatory identification checks on anyone seeking to enter the main campus between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 4, 2012

Copter Crash Kills Two Atlanta Officers

Two Atlanta Police officers were killed Saturday night when their low-flying helicopter struck a power line and crashed while they searched for a missing boy.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 2, 2012

Steelers' Roethlisberger Gives K-9 Grant To N.J. Agency

The Jersey City PD will use the funds to purchase much needed equipment for their K-9 unit service dogs including crates, ballistic vests, and combat harnesses among other gear for their 10 canines.

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