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3 Chicago police officers reprimanded in 2 opposing protests

by Brian Seay

As the president riles up his base, and athletes react to his words, the Chicago Police Department has become a microcosm of the national narrative.

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Photojournalist captures impact of gun violence with one powerful image

by Jennifer Cruz

David Carson was covering the shooting death of a 22-year-old man when a toddler wearing only a diaper and a pair of socks wandered into the crime scene.

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Wal-Mart in hot water over ‘back to school’ gun display

by Jennifer Cruz

Although Wal-Mart said the sign is no longer displayed, the location was never confirmed, prompting possibilities the photo was edited or otherwise set up.

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This man didn’t commit a 1999 robbery, but he looks just like the man who did (VIDEO)

by Jennifer Cruz

After serving 17 years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit, Richard Anthony Jones was released on account of authorities locating his doppelgänger.

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Student suspended over ‘liking’ Instagram photo of airsoft gun (VIDEO)

by Jennifer Cruz

School officials eventually determined there was no threat to students and decided to overturn the student’s 10-day suspension.

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Man from famed Ferguson photo dies from apparent suicide

by Jennifer Cruz

Witnesses say Crawford had been discussing personal matters when they heard a gunshot and realized he had shot himself in the head.

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California homeowner snaps pic while holding burglars at gunpoint (VIDEO)

by Jennifer Cruz

When five people tried to break into Yan Zhang’s home, he grabbed a gun and a camera, and while two suspects got away, neighbors helped to find them.

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High school rejects, then accepts trap shooting team’s yearbook photo (VIDEO)

by Jennifer Cruz

Because the team members were holding their guns, the photo violated the school’s yearbook policy, but the school board opted to make an exception.

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Last living Marine who witnessed flag raising at Iwo Jima dies at the age of 96 (VIDEO)

by Jennifer Cruz

A chance encounter at the hands of Norm Hatch ended with photographer Joe Rosenthal atop the hill at Iwo Jima where the famous photo was taken.

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Twitter has field day with Chicago PD’s drug, weapon bust

by Jennifer Cruz

Twitter users queried whether the revolver was owned by The Joker, Josey Wales, Captain Jack Sparrow, or perhaps Billy the Kid or Wyatt Earp.

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USMC drill instructor breaks from being badass for daughter’s tea party

by Jennifer Cruz

Lizette Porter said her husband, Kevin, had no clue what he was walking into last week when he met up his wife and 4-year-old daughter, Ashley.

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Photo taken after Russian ambassador’s assassination wins World Press Photo of the Year

by Jennifer Cruz

The man who took the photo was an Associated Press photographer who, while on his way home, happened to stop by the art gallery where the shooting occurred.

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