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Fewer shootings, but more murders in Chicago as top cop calls for more gun laws

by Brian Seay

Chicago's top cop says CPD has recovered 5,000 firearms this year, but called for more gun laws to help drive down the city’s persistent gun violence.

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Grassroots campaign aims for zero murders in Baltimore for 72 hours

by Brian Seay

A handful of Baltimore residents are organizing a ceasefire in an effort to have a murder-free weekend in a city plagued by gun violence.

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SOCOM considers performance enhancing drugs in super soldier endeavor

by Brian Seay

Performance enhancing drugs are not off the table as U.S. Special Operations Command works to boost the physical and mental abilities of soldiers.

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