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Suspected road-rage shooter killed man near Philadelphia for driving too slow, police say
A man killed in an apparent road-rage shooting near Philadelphia on Wednesday was fatally shot by someone who thought he was driving too slow, police…
Cops Nationwide Become Violent Against People Protesting for Abortion Rights
Americans took to the streets over the weekend to demonstrate against the Supreme Court’s decision on Friday to repeal Roe v. Wade, the historic 1973…
More than 100 civilians killed in Mali attacks: Gov’t
Government says 132 people killed as armed group attacks villages in Mali’s central Mopti region. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/6/20/132-civilians-killed-in-mali-by-al-qaeda-affiliated-group Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared…
Pride month marred by rising anti-LGBTQ hate
Pride Month celebrations across the country are playing out against a backdrop of growing threats to the LGBTQ community from conspiracy theorists and far-right extremist…
Philadelphia, Tennessee and Michigan shootings leave at least nine dead and 27 wounded
Gunfire erupted Saturday night in Philadelphia’s downtown area and near a Chattanooga nightclub and north-west of Detroit on Sunday morning Gunfire killed three people and…
New evidence reveals coordination between Oath Keepers, Three Percenters on Jan. 6
Derek Kinnison, a self-identified member of the Three-Percenter militia group, was one of six California men indicted by a federal grand jury last year in…
Two weeks of bullets and death in America
In the last 14 days, America has been shattered again and again and again by the horror of gun violence. Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/data-graphics/shootings-two-weeks-bullets-death-america-rcna30489 Droolin’ Dog sniffed…
Buffalo shooting highlights new rise of violent white supremacy, and a demand for action
In the aftermath of the domestic terror attack that took place in a Buffalo supermarket, we’re reminded that hate still has a foothold in this…
Dave Chappelle attacked onstage at LA’s Hollywood Bowl
Comedian Dave Chappelle was tackled onstage late Tuesday by a man with a replica gun at a Los Angeles comedy festival. He was reportedly uninjured….
El Salvador extends state of emergency to curb gang violence
Measures enacted by the government have raised concerns over rights abuses with thousands arrested. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/4/25/el-salvador-extends-state-of-emergency-gang-violence-crackdown Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared it…
Gun violence becomes leading cause of death among US youth, data shows
A report reveals a 30% increase in firearm-related deaths between 2019 and 2020, including incidents of suicides and accidental shootings Gun violence overtook car accidents…
Mass shooting at Pittsburgh party leaves two dead
Two young men were killed and at least nine others injured in a mass shooting early Sunday in Pittsburg, police said. Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/mass-shooting-pittsburgh-party-leaves-two-dead-rcna24721 Droolin’ Dog…
Chile: students force closure of Santiago schools over sexual harassment and violence
Unesco report finds that Covid school closures have made girls more vulnerable to gender-based violence Student strikes have forced a string of school closures across…
LGBTQ people in Iraq face violence by armed groups, police
LGBTQ people in Iraq live in constant fear amid rising violence against their community. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/3/26/lgbt-people-in-iraq-face-violence-by-police-armed-groups Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared it…
Time is running out to save Ukraine’s children and their futures
Millions of children are still trapped in Ukraine, and they need our help now. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2022/3/22/time-is-running-out-to-save-ukraines-children-and-their-futures Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared it…
Attacks on homeless people in New York, Washington, may be linked
Police in New York City and Washington, D.C., announced late Sunday that they’re on the hunt for a person who they believe has killed two…
Ukrainian and Russian officials meet for second round of peace talks
Russian and Ukrainian delegations convened near the Ukraine-Belarus border for a second round of peace talks on Thursday, even as Russian President Vladimir Putin continued…
Indigenous activists’ deaths highlight surging Colombia conflict
Confrontations between Indigenous Guard land defenders and FARC rebel dissidents are escalating, experts say. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/2/4/colombia-indigenous-land-defender-killings-spur-calls-to-action Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared it…
All US federal prisons on lockdown after deadly Texas brawl
Authorities say the move was taken out of an ‘abundance of caution’ after two inmates killed at facility in Beaumont. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/2/1/all-us-federal-prisons-lockdown-following-deadly-texas-brawl Droolin’ Dog sniffed…
Fourth journalist killed in Mexico in less than a month
Roberto Toledo’s killing comes after his employer says outlet received threats for reporting on government corruption. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/2/1/fourth-journalist-killed-in-mexico-in-less-than-a-month Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and…
Firearms, a drone and 30 days of supplies: New details of Oath Keepers Jan. 6 weapons cache
Oath Keepers planning to violently subvert the 2020 election stockpiled 30 days of supplies and a cache of rifles and ammunition just outside of Washington,…
Sunday shows – Officials brace for Jan. 6 anniversary
The upcoming one-year anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol dominated the political talk shows on Sunday morning.The U.S. Capitol Police chief discussed…
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