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East Saint Louis, hit by hard-times, down but not out

August 12, 2015 By Nicholas James

At its height in the 1950's, East Saint Louis had a population of 82,366. Only about one-third remain today.

President Obama, at federal prison, calls for new approach to crime

July 17, 2015 By Associated Press

The president said there must be a distinction between young people "doing stupid things" and violent criminals.

Nine dead after hate crime in historic S.C. black church

June 18, 2015 By Associated Press

The gunman stayed for nearly an hour at the prayer meeting Wednesday night before shooting the victims - six females and three males.

Venezuela: two in custody in murder of Bolivarian legislator

June 5, 2015 By Emile Schepers

Last year, Robert Serra was murdered in his apartment in Caracas, along with Maria Herrera, his companion and political helper.

Tragedy and crime in Paris: the Charlie Hebdo attack

January 9, 2015 By Emile Schepers

The attack on the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo cannot be condoned. The persons responsible must suffer the full consequences for their actions.