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FBI: US violent crime falls again, hits pre-Covid levels
Speed Read A wide-ranging report found that violent crime dropped 3% in the last year, while murder dropped 11.6%
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Is post-election violence inevitable, win or lose?
Today's Big Question As Election Day draws near so does the prospect of a violent response, no matter the eventual outcome
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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How political violence has influenced US elections
The Explainer Failed assassinations haven't always helped candidates at the ballot box
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Dissing contest
Opinion Tearing each other down has become a trend
By Susan Caskie Published
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El Salvador: the iron fist of 'the world’s coolest dictator'
In Depth Nayib Bukele has won re-election as El Salvador's president in a landslide vote
By The Week UK Published
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Swatting attacks could be a sign of political violence to come
Talking Points Threats against Donald Trump's judges, prosecutors and rivals are on the rise
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Armed gangs, prison breaks and on-air hostages: how Ecuador was plunged into crisis
The Explainer Gangs launch deadly revenge after president declares state of emergency following escape of feared drug boss from prison
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Death in rural France: a murder that inflamed a nation
Under the radar
By The Week UK Published
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3 Palestinian American college students shot in Vermont in possible hate crime
Speed Read The men were wounded on the street by a lone gunman during a Thanksgiving visit to Burlington
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Ecuador banana empire scion Daniel Noboa wins presidency amid surge in drug-related violence
Speed Read Noboa, 35, now has just 18 months to solve Ecuador's soaring drug trafficking violence problem
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Why journalist deaths continue to rise around the world
Under the Radar Journalist deaths rose sharply in 2022 and don't appear to be slowing down this year
By Justin Klawans Published
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Vigilante groups in Haiti targeting suspected gang members
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By Catherine Garcia Published
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MLB's Trevor Bauer problem
Speed Read What happens when an accused domestic abuser's suspension is over?
By David Faris Published
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The growing danger of political violence
Speed Read Threats of politically motivated violence and actual attacks are soaring. Why is this happening?
By The Week Staff Published
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