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Members of the press work outside the home of Nancy Guthrie.
Law

Digital deception could complicate efforts to reach Nancy Guthrie

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by Tanner Stening
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Society & Culture

Video: Why serial killings peaked in the ’70s and ’80s

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by Bryce Van Laanen
Two people embrace in front of flowers that had been laid for victims of a mass shooting.
Society & Culture

Father-son mass killings are ‘very rare’ — but not unheard of, criminologist says of Bondi Beach massacre

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by Tanner Stening
A first responder walks near a crime scene, with police tape in the foreground.
Society & Culture

Mass killings in the US fall to lowest levels in 20 years, data shows

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by Tanner Stening
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Arts & Entertainment

Ed Gein is Netflix’s next ‘Monster.’ Why is he the most influential serial killer you’ve never heard of?

by Cody Mello-Klein
A far shot of law enforcement standing next to a vehicle used to ram a church building, which contains two American flags in its back portion.
Society & Culture

Mass shootings in Michigan, North Carolina paint complicated portrait of military veterans, experts say

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by Tanner Stening
A memorial to conservative activist Charlie Kirk in a dark red-lit room.
Society & Culture

What motivates youthful assassins like suspected Charlie Kirk killer Tyler Robinson?

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert
A makeshift memorial depicting the smiling face of Charlie Kirk.
Society & Culture

Are political assassinations on the rise?

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by Tanner Stening
Parents awaiting news of their children and embracing after a mass shooting in Minnesota.
World & National News

Minnesota Catholic school shooting: Expert on mass killings weighs in on children’s safety at school

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by Tanner Stening
Jay Logsdon, center, an attorney representing Bryan Kohberger, second from left, standing in a court room speaking. In the background there is a screen with several people calling into the hearing.
Law

The Bryan Kohberger plea deal without the victims’ families’ consultation is normal, says Northeastern expert

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by Erin Kayata
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
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Law

Focusing on accused Minnesota shooter’s ‘hit list’ may inspire sympathy, copycats, Northeastern expert says

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by Erin Kayata