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Cell Phone Thefts Trend Upward

Cell phones are being snatched at an increasing rate in the Washington metro area, a trend seen nationwide.

Photo: Mark W. Clark

NRA Pushing for Standardized Gun Carry Laws

The NRA is focusing efforts on standardizing concealed carry laws in all 50 states.

Suspect in LAPD Station Shooting Dies

The man accused of opening fire on officers in the front lobby of the LAPD’s West Traffic Division earlier this month died Thursday morning, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

Teen Killed at Connecticut School; Classmate Arrested

A 16-year-old girl was assaulted and killed by a classmate Friday morning at a Milford, Connecticut, high school, authorities said.

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Complaint: Stabbing Suspect Said, "I Have More People to Kill"

A new criminal complaint includes details to support a case that the mass stabbing at Franklin Regional High School in Murrysville, Pa., was premeditated and that Alex Hribal planned to kill classmates.

NYPD Commissioner, Mayor Turn Down Hiring 1,000 Officers

NYPD top cop Bill Bratton rejected the City Council’s proposal to hire 1,000 new officers - saying he’d rather have the money to give police officers raises - while his boss Mayor de Blasio also shot down the idea.

CVS to Donate Drug Collection Units to Police Departments

CVS' program with The Partnership at Drugfree.org will place up to 1,000 MedReturn receptacles in communities to support safe disposal of unwanted medications.

Florida Man Held Without Bail Over Officer Shooting Charge

A career criminal with a history of selling drugs, beating women, and resisting police was ordered held without bail Thursday on charges of shooting a Jacksonville, Fla., police officer in a gun battle that started during a traffic stop Wednesday night

DA: NYPD Officer Accidentally Shot Partner, Drove Drunk

An NYPD detective was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol after an early morning shooting involving his partner.

Man Who Invented Kevlar Dies in Delaware

Retired DuPont chemist Tom Bair died last week in Delaware. Countless police officers and soldiers owe their lives to Dr. Bair because he was instrumental in inventing Kevlar.

DuPont's latest Kevlar fiber is DuPont Kevlar XP S104 (Photo: DuPont)

Video: Michigan Trooper's Dashcam Captures Deadly Head-On Crash

Michigan State Police say last Tuesday night, 29-year-old Jeremy Smeltzer was speeding the wrong way on US-131 near the I-94 interchange. His truck crashed head-on into a car and Smeltzer and the driver of the other vehicle--21-year-old Jaryd Ford--were killed.

Pol Mich Dash Cam

Florida Officer Shot During Traffic Stop

As Benson exited his vehicle, police say Goins pointed a gun out of the driver's side window and shot Benson in the arm. Benson was able to take cover and return fire.

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