Virginia’s New Gun Bill Requires the Confiscation of Firearms and Imposes Criminal Penalties on Transfers

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Virginia gun rights uproar: Delegate warns new bill would criminalize gun sales and ownership over time Richmond, VA – A fiery debate inside the Virginia House of Delegates this week set off…

February 5, 2026

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Man fires at detectives in Glenarden before dramatic arrest

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GLENARDEN, MD – A man was taken into custody after allegedly opening fire on an unmarked police vehicle during a tense encounter Wednesday night in a residential area of Prince George’s County,…

February 5, 2026

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Fire destroys South Main Street building in Akron, demolition underway

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AKRON, OH – A late-night fire tore through a commercial building on South Main Street Tuesday, leaving behind heavy damage and forcing city officials to order an immediate demolition of the structure.…

February 4, 2026

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Child injured after gun accidentally fires inside Maryland elementary school classroom

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PASADENA, MD – A classroom at Freetown Elementary School turned into a scene of chaos Monday morning after a student accidentally discharged a firearm, injuring his own hand while surrounded by classmates.…

February 4, 2026

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Report: No nearby working fire hyrdants as Jackson 21 apartment under construction burns to the ground

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JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Firefighters battled intense flames and water supply issues Tuesday evening after a large fire broke out at a large apartment complex under construction in the Club at Jackson…

February 4, 2026

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Two wounded after shots fired in neighborhood store

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Shooting inside East Baltimore store leaves two men wounded Baltimore, MD – A late Saturday night inside a neighborhood store on Eastern Avenue erupted into chaos when gunfire followed a physical altercation,…

February 3, 2026

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Gunfire tears through Glen Burnie apartment door

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Late night gunfire damages Glen Burnie apartment door Glen Burnie, MD – A quiet residential court was jolted late Saturday night when rifle rounds struck an apartment door, leaving behind shell casings…

February 2, 2026

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Two dead in Parsonsburg house fire as off-duty firefighter injured in rescue attempt

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PARSONSBURG, MD – Two people were found dead early Sunday after a fast-moving house fire tore through a home on Old Ocean City Road, authorities said. An off-duty firefighter who tried to…

February 1, 2026

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Gunmen unleash wild crossfire on Harlem street before vanishing

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HARLEM, N.Y. – Chaos erupted in Harlem Friday evening when two unidentified gunmen opened fire along a busy stretch of Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard, sending pedestrians scrambling for cover before fleeing…

January 31, 2026

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Juvenile charged with six counts of arson after New Year’s Eve Berkeley Township flash fire

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BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that a juvenile has been charged with six counts of arson following a flash fire that occurred during a New Year’s…

January 30, 2026

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Elmsford, NY woman charged with arson after fire at Toms River hotel

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that 34-year-old Constance Koeper of Elmsford, New York, has been charged with third-degree arson following a fire at the Avon Hotel…

January 30, 2026

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Woman cracked with pistol before suspect opens fire in DC

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Woman arrested after gunfire erupts on 8th Street following late-night altercation WASHINGTON, DC — A late-night confrontation inside a Southeast DC establishment turned violent when a woman allegedly pistol-whipped another woman before…

January 30, 2026

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Cambridge man arrested after armed assault; firearms seized from home

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CAMBRIDGE, Md. – A 36-year-old Cambridge man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly assaulting another person and pointing a handgun at them during a confrontation on January 27, according to a…

January 29, 2026

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14-year-old boy injured during late-night Baltimore gunfire

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Teen shot in finger during late-night gunfire on North Dukeland Street in Baltimore Baltimore, MD — A 14-year-old boy was rushed to the hospital late Tuesday night after being shot in the…

January 29, 2026

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Cherry Hill firefighters warn residents about ice safety on lakes as rescue training continues

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Cherry Hill, NJ – Cherry Hill firefighters are using a stretch of bitter winter weather to prepare for one of the most dangerous emergencies residents can face, training on frozen water rescues…

January 29, 2026

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Bronx building swallowed by flames in multi-alarm fire

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Massive 4-alarm fire guts Bronx building housing deli and apartments no injuries reported BRONX, NY – More than 200 firefighters battled a raging four-alarm blaze early Wednesday morning that tore through a…

January 29, 2026

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Newark gunman seen with rifle cops seek ID after morning gunfire

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Newark police search for armed suspect after rifle-style gunfire reported on Hawthorne Avenue Newark, NJ – Authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man caught on surveillance footage holding…

January 27, 2026

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Firefighters stop flames as arson probe heats up in Utica

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Utica man charged after apartment fire sparks arson investigation Utica, NY – A midafternoon fire that tore through an upstairs apartment on Court Street earlier this month has now been ruled arson,…

January 27, 2026

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Fire rips through Galloway school classroom in freezing night blaze

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Overnight fire damages classroom at Arthur Rann Elementary School in Galloway Township Galloway Township, NJ – A classroom at Arthur Rann Elementary School went up in flames just after midnight on Monday,…

January 27, 2026

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‘Retire or be fired’: Jackson employee says Mayor Kuhn forced her out after she refused to break the law

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Jackson, NJ – A longtime township employee has filed a sweeping civil lawsuit against Jackson Township and its leadership, alleging retaliation, harassment, and wrongful termination after she refused to comply with what…

January 26, 2026

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