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violence Trump suggested shooting migrants in the legs Rob Beschizza

violence Trump repeats claim that impeaching him will lead to civil war Rob Beschizza

coverups Phoenix's police union has a secret deal with the department to purge dirty cops' disciplinary records Cory Doctorow

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gavin mcinnes FBI describes 'Proud Boys' as 'extremist group with ties to white nationalism' in law enforcement document Xeni Jardin

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violence Footage shows white man shooting at black boy who asked for directions Rob Beschizza

pension reform Nicaragua outlaws its citizens' right to protest Séamus Bellamy

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michigan Woman arrested for arguing over Chinese food order, then biting restaurant owner's ear Xeni Jardin

firearms Robert Longo's new sculpture is a Death Star of 40,000 bullet casings Andrea James

you are going to be bit by this canine Police set dog on a driver who politely refuses to answer questions Rob Beschizza