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News•by Staff Writer•September 8, 2011

Sheriff: IHOP Attack Worst In Carson City's History

The Carson City County (Nev.) Sheriff described a gunman's killing of four people at an IHOP restaurant this week as "the most devastating attack in Carson City's history."

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News•by Staff Writer•September 7, 2011

Intense Manhunt Continues for Mass. Cop's Shooter

Officer Robert DeNapoli, 51, is hospitalized in good condition, and one person was taken into custody, but officials said two, possibly three, people wanted in connection with the incident remain on the run.

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News•by Staff Writer•September 6, 2011

Five Dead In Nevada IHOP Rampage

Three uniformed National Guard members were killed by a man who opened fire this morning in a Carson City, Nev., IHOP restaurant before shooting himself.

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News•by Staff Writer•September 4, 2011

Fla. Officer Struck by Gunfire Fighting for Her Life

Michael Lester is accused of firing more than 20 rounds at Officer Stacy Lee Booth, 26, after the officer responded to his home. As she approached the house, Lester allegedly fired his SKS rifle, striking Officer Booth in the holster, abdomen, and right arm.

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News•by Staff Writer•September 3, 2011

Aryan Brotherhood Member's Arson Crimes Intended to Raise Profile In Gang

A 25-year-old Texas man has pleaded guilty to hate-crime charges stemming from a series of racially motivated arson crimes, including the burning of an historic African-American church to murder a disabled man.

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News•by Staff Writer•September 1, 2011

Newark "Bloods" Street Gang Leader Arrested and Charged

Narik "Spaz" Wilson has been arrested and charged with two counts of being a felon in possession of firearms. He is alleged to be the leader of the Sex Money Murder set of the Bloods street gang that waged a "street war" against a rival gang.

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News•by Staff Writer•September 1, 2011

Ga. Probation Officer Dies In Training Accident

A loaded weapon was accidentally discharged and Officer Tiffany Bishop, 24, was fatally wounded at the Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison in Jackson.

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Articles•by David Griffith•September 1, 2011

9/11: WMD Preparedness Now

One of the reasons that agencies are more complacent about WMD training now than immediately after 9/11 is the economics of the issue. Training costs money and pulls officers off the line. Another reason that WMD training is unpopular at many agencies is that it's not by any means a pleasant thing to do.

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Articles•by David Griffith•September 1, 2011

9/11: Could a WMD Attack Happen Here?

If you're telling yourself that a WMD attack could never happen in your town because it's too small or too remote, look around. Is there a chemical plant? What hazardous materials are rolling down the road? What kinds of toxins come through town on the rails? What's at the local Home Depot? What's at the local pool supply store?

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News•by Staff Writer•August 30, 2011

Chicago Beachgoers Witness Police Horse's Seizure

Chicago Police Officer Paul Casasanto is mourning the loss of Mik, his equine partner who suffered a fatal seizure while patrolling North Beach in Monday.

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