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U.S. sending infantry into battle with ‘inferior small arms,’ says retired general

by Brian Seay

Retired Army Maj. Gen. Robert H. Scales blames cumbersome acquisition protocols for failing to provide infantrymen with effective rifles.

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Teens charged as adults in murder of congressman’s grandson

by Brian Seay

Two juvenile murder suspects have been charged as adults in connection with the shooting death of a congressman's grandson in Chicago over the weekend.

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Man fatally shot as he violently beats his 77-year-old grandpa (VIDEO)

by Jennifer Cruz

At the time of the shooting, the grandson, who was previously arrested for assaulting his grandpa, was out on bond for murder and on probation for burglary.

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Father, son on crime spree stopped by armed boy protecting his grandma

by Jennifer Cruz

After the son was shot, police found the father at a nearby hotel with a stolen vehicle, numerous other stolen items, drugs and a loaded syringe.

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Defending grandma, 14-year-old shoots intruder with grandpa’s gun (AUDIO)

by Jennifer Cruz

The boy's grandfather had taught him how to use a gun after his father was fatally shot at his automotive shop in 2008. “These are different ages, and you have to protect yourself,” his grandfather said.

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