Houston Good Samaritan Steps up to Drag Wounded Officer Away from Gunfight
Resident John Lally was not planning on being a hero when he was driving to work up Highway 59, but managed to save a cop's life.
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Former Gang Leaders Embrace Peace So They Can Stop the Violence and Be Better Role Models
When a former Bloods gang leader became sick and tired of street violence, he rallied his fellow leaders to form peace so they could help their peers.
Trading a Trumpet For a Gun: New Orleans Musicians Are Making a Good Deal With The City's Youth
Shamarr Allen, a jazz trumpet player from New Orleans is offering kids a chance to trade their guns for trumpets, in hopes it will reduce gun violence.
Country Passes Landmark Law Banning 'All Violence Against Women'
Tunisia has just adopted a law based on UN policies that fight violence against women, and two other countries are moving in the same direction.
26-0 Vote Passes the 'Breonna Law' Banning No-Knock Police Raids in Kentucky
Louisville Kentucky Metro Council passed the Breonna Law - a ban on no-knock police raids after one such raid killed resident EMT Breonna Taylor.
Rival Gangs in Cape Town Agreed to An Unprecedented Truce-and Together Bring Food to the Poor
Since violent crime has fallen by 75% amidst the COVID-19 outbreaks, a recent hunger project uniting 2 South African gangs is being hailed as a "miracle".
Security Guard Stops Swedish Terrorist Attack in its Tire Tracks
This young security guard may have saved hundreds of lives after he charged his van into a hijacked truck.
Without Wheelchair-Accessible Home, Boy is Unable to Leave Hospital; So Shaq Helps Pay for Family's New House
When Shaq heard about a young shooting victim who couldn't return home without wheelchair accessibility, he simply bought the family a new house.
This Moving Company Now Helps Victims of Domestic Violence Leave Abusive Homes Nationwide At No Cost
College HUNKS Hauling & Moving is now providing free moves to victims of domestic violence and those in abusive living situations.
Deaths From Terrorism Reach Five-year Low - Falling For Fifth Straight Year
Globally deaths from terrorism fell for the 5th consecutive year in 2019-a 15 percent annual decrease and 59% decline since 2014.
Pakistan Sees Record Drop in Terrorism Last Year, With Attacks Down 45% Compared to 2019.
In Pakistan military spokespersons detailed the dramatic fall in terrorist activity in the country, down 97% in some cases.
Iran Has Passed a Bill That Would Protect Women From Domestic Violence
The government of Iran has passed new human rights legislation that makes all forms of violence against women illegal.
This City's Police Force Says No Officer Fired a Single Shot in 2020, Citing Successful De-escalation Training
Citing successful de-escalation training, Newark police says no officer fired a shot while on duty in 2020.
Pastor Ends 94-Day Rooftop Protest After Donation From Tyler Perry
Over the last three months, living in a chilly tent on the roof of a vacant South Side Chicago motel, Rev. Corey Brooks kept up his vigil against gun violence. On Friday, he was triumphant after a pledge of $98,000 from filmmaker Tyler Perry provided the final push for reaching the pastor's goal of raising $450,000 to buy and demolish the decrepit motel, a haven for drugs and prostitution.
Community Unites to Clean Up Neighborhood After Milwaukee Riots (WATCH)
Hoping to be part of the solution and promote a unified community, dozens of volunteers came out to clean up after riots left businesses burned.
Global Terrorist Attacks Down 13 Percent in 2015
A new State Department report showed the number of terror-related attacks around the world dropped by 13 percent in 2015.
EU Adopts New Rules to Curb Financing of Conflict Minerals
This new importing regulation will hopefully prevent funding for armed groups in high-risk conflict areas using forced labor for mineral mining.
Zimbabwe Finally Bans the Beating of Children
The country's High Court has just ruled that the use of corporal punishment in school and at home is unconstitutional.
Serious Violence in England and Wales Plummets in Recent Years
The number of people who have used emergency response services because of violence has decreased more than 40% since 2010.
Teen Survives Shot to the Head: "I am tougher than a bullet"
Deserae Turner may be young, but it's safe to say that she's the toughest girl in town.
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