Anonymous blogger vows to expose Mexico’s drug cartel violence
In one of Mexico’s most dangerous states, bravery is trending. Valor Por Tamaulipas (“Courage for Tamaulipas”) is a Facebook and Twitter account that reports on violence in Tamaulipas, the northeastern Mexican state that borders Texas stricken by violence carried out by rival drug cartels.
Multiple injuries reported in stabbing at Lone Star College in Houston
At least 14 people were injured during a mass stabbing at a local community college in the northwest Houston area.
Study: Lead exposure can cause autism
Common metal previously discovered to cause brain damage and a disposition toward violence.
Violence against women: ‘A hidden epidemic’
Violence. Despite decades of public-awareness campaigns, violence against women is rampant, even in developed countries. In partnership with UN Women, Metro investigates in a five-part article series.
Bronx gunshot victim dies, three arrested
Police were called to 2132 Mohegan Avenue Thursday evening at 6:07 p.m., where they found 33-year-old Daryl Fontnel with a [...]
Arab Spring states more oppressive than ever
Leading NGO Human Rights Watch claims freedom of expression vanishing in Egypt and Libya in annual report.
Men charged in India rape; victim’s father calls for hanging
Five Indian men were formally charged in court on Thursday with the gang
rape and murder of a physiotherapy student in a case that has generated
widespread anger about the government’s inability to prevent violence
against women.
Gunman among two dead after shooting rampage at Empire State Building
Several people were shot this morning at the Empire State Building, two were reportedly killed.
Ted Nugent to be interviewed by Secret Service following questionable Obama comments
After some questionable remarks he made about President Obama, musician
Ted Nugent has a date with the Secret Service, which is still sorting
out its own Colombian hooker scandal.
Old City attack outside club has violence on neighbors’ minds
Philadelphia’s Old City is known for its raucous nightlife, but lately,
it seems that blood has been flowing just as freely as booze.