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Spectators watch a fireworks show on the 4th of July.
World & National News

Why is July Fourth the most violent day of the year?

by Northeastern Global News
A section of yellow crime scene tape reading “CRIME SCENE DO NOT CROSS” stretches across a wooded area with leaves and branches in the background.
World & National News

Is a serial killer stalking New England? Northeastern experts say the evidence doesn’t add up

by Ian Thomsen
A person in a crowd holds a candle at a vigil at night.
Society & Culture

Homicides in US dropped by 12% in 2023, but country set a record for mass shootings, expert says

by Ian Thomsen
Two white crosses stand over a memorial to students killed at Michigan State University
Society & Culture

Access to guns, mental health should be the focus following Michigan State shooting, Northeastern experts say

by Ian Thomsen
sandy hook permanent memorial
Society & Culture

Grief and contemplation. At site of Sandy Hook shooting on 10th anniversary, Northeastern experts reflect

by Ian Thomsen
hands holding lit candle in the dark

Northeastern professor receives two EPPY Awards for mass killings database

by Ian Thomsen

The story behind the data on mass murder in the United States

by Molly Callahan