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Denver Prepares For Democrats

Denver is generally ready for the Democratic National Convention, but city officials have taken heat for security preparations.

August 20, 2008 - NPR

Police Take Control of D.C. Neighborhood

Washington, D.C. police decide to stop everyone entering a neighborhood that has seen 22 killings so far this year, including a recent triple homicide.

June 5, 2008 - The Washington Post

Big Brother is Buzzing You

Miami may be the first American city to have its police force adopt Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) to aid police in fighting crime, a development civil liberties groups are finding disconcerting.

March 28, 2008 - Reuters

Traffic Crashes Cost Twice as Much as Congestion

A traffic safety study released March 5 by the AAA highlights the enormous costs of traffic crashes, in terms of lives and dollars, to the U.S. The cost exceeds that of congestion while deaths amount to 117 daily.

March 7, 2008 - The Wall Street Journial

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