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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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The incredible story of the Christmas Truce of WWI (VIDEO)

by Jennifer Cruz

“What they discovered is that on both ends of the rifle they were the same, the same working class guys,” author Stanley Weintraub said. “It was a very strange event. The circumstances were unique, it probably couldn’t have happened in another war.”

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Safe Streets: A group in Baltimore fights gun violence with former felons

by Brian Seay

A discussion this week on public radio station WYPR in Baltimore featured guests who were talking about the Safe Streets program, an effort that employs former felons and gang members to help fight gun violence.

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Groups deliver 28,000 signatures protesting grant for pro-gun safety project

by Chris Eger

A collection of 22 anti-gun groups are delivering signatures Thursday calling for a two-year $2.4 million federal grant to fund a free gun lock program be canceled.

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British supermarket’s new Christmas ad highlights heartwarming Christmas Truce of WWI (VIDEO)

by Jennifer Cruz

The three and a half minute ad captures the true essence of Christmas using a historical event in which British and German soldiers ceased fire to celebrate the season together by exchanging gifts and even playing football.

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NYC Mayor to pay ex-gang members $13 million to act as ‘violence interrupters’

by Chris Eger

Wednesday New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio gave details of a $12.7 million "Gun Violence Crisis Management System" to make Gotham's streets safer.

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