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Marine Corps general who wants a Holodeck: ‘it would be like Jean-Luc Picard’

by Brian Seay

A top general in the Marine Corps says he wants a Star Trek inspired, virtual reality training facility on a grand scale.

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Officials applaud pro bono work of anti-violence group as they await funding during Connecticut’s budget impasse

by Brian Seay

‘Project Longevity’ has been fighting gang violence in the state’s largest cities since 2012. But a budget impasse is forcing the group to work without pay.

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FBI in Chicago: We’re looking for ‘trigger-pullers and shot callers’

by Brian Seay

Efforts by the FBI and the Chicago Police Department have seen significant reductions in shooting incidents in two historically violent police districts.

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Baltimore launches ‘Gun Violence Enforcement Division’

by Brian Seay

Officials in Baltimore launched a "Gun Violence Enforcement Division" this week, a unit of "elite" prosecutors and police who will work together to make sure gun convictions stick - something the city's been struggling with.

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DOD teams up with Sesame Street to provide resources for military children

by Jennifer Cruz

Rocio Galarza, with the Sesame Workshop, said they hope the materials can be used to help military children grow smarter, stronger and kinder.

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