Police
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World
Portuguese Police to Renew Search for British Girl Missing Since 2007
The case of 3-year-old Madeleine McCann, who disappeared while vacationing with her family in Portugal, has drawn international attention for…
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World
Police in Australia Use Stun Gun on 95-Year-Old Woman
She was holding a knife, but weighs 95 pounds and uses a walker. The episode, which took place in a…
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World
Berlin’s attempt to ban Russian flags on Victory Day prompts a legal tussle.
A legal tussle was unfolding in Berlin on Monday over an attempt by the police in the German capital to…
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Politics
Undeterred Criminals Plus Demoralized Cops Equals More Crime
Two years ago, a white Chicago police officer named Eric Stillman fatally shot Adam Toledo, an unarmed 13-year-old Mexican American…
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World
Combative President of New York Police Union to Bow Out After 6 Terms
Patrick J. Lynch, who has been president of the Police Benevolent Association since 1999, just negotiated a new contract. He…
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World
Chicago’s Mayoral Race Pits the Teachers Union Against the Police Union
In a city known for its unions, two loom over the Paul Vallas-Brandon Johnson race, and no labor leader is…
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World
Two People Killed in Knife Attack at Muslim Center in Lisbon
The police shot and wounded the assailant at the Ismaili Center in Portugal’s capital. His motive was not immediately clear.
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World
Black Voters in Chicago Look for a Candidate and a Path Forward on Fighting Crime
With just weeks to go before the runoff for mayor, a choice between vastly different visions of policing.
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Magazine
When Bystanders Step Between the Police and Black Men
You’ve seen the videos of deadly encounters. What effect can a witness have?
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World
What Is ‘Cop City’? The Atlanta Police Center Protests, Explained
Atlanta is ready to build a sprawling new police and fire training complex. Opponents argue that it would further militarize…
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