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Month: September 2024

Maryland, DC suing gun shops accused of selling to buyers involved in interstate gun trafficking

By Kate Amara Click here for updates on this story     WASHINGTON, DC (WBAL) — Maryland and Washington, D.C., are suing three Rockville gun shops for their alleged roles in fueling a gun-trafficking scheme through straw selling and buying. Attorneys General Anthony Brown, of Maryland, and Brian Schwalb, of Washington, and the nonprofit Everytown Law were

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Animal abuse increases in Louisiana

By Gabrielle Parish Click here for updates on this story     SHREVEPORT, Louisiana (KTBS) — The Humane Society of Louisiana reports a significant increase in animals left for dead. More and more pets are being abandoned in rural areas across the state. According to the Humane Society, there’s been a 300% surge in animals being discarded

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Local high school senior applies skills learned in CPR training class to save the life of his best friend’s dad

By Chantal Cook, Vanessa Medina Click here for updates on this story     SOUTHWEST RANCHES, Florida (WSVN) — A South Florida high school senior proved to be a class act when someone close to him was in danger. Juan Carlos Menendez, who had recently took CPR training classes at Archbishop McCarthy High Schooll, put his new

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China’s halt of foreign adoptions leaves questions about pending cases

BEIJING (AP) — The Chinese government is ending its intercountry adoption program. The U.S. State Department says it’s seeking clarification how the decision will affect hundreds of American families with pending applications. A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said Thursday that the government is no longer allowing international adoptions of its children, with the only exception

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