• New Orleans Police Chief Pushes More Gun-Free Zones -- Where Tourists Can't Be Armed for Self-Defense

    New Orleans police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick wants gun-free zones within the city where even licensed carriers could not be armed for self-defense.

  • Indiana Prosecutor Laments That Self-Defense Laws Exist, Protect Defensive Gun Users

    Apparently, some Indianapolis public officials have forgotten how their own self-defense laws work and why they exist in the first place. In an interview that’s Read More

  • Fact Check: Brady Campaign Falsely Claims Guns 'Are Rarely Used Successfully in Self-Defense'

    The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence falsely claimed that guns "are rarely used successfully in self-defense."

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    Arizona Football: What's new with the defensive line

    It’s week three of spring practice for Arizona Football. Today’s focus, the defensive line. Joe Seumalo, the new D-line coach talked today about his adjustments to the program.

  • Iran Informs UN About Its Right To Self-defense

    The Islamic Republic of Iran has informed the United Nations that it has carried out a series of military strikes on Israeli military in line with its right to self-defense. A letter dated 13 April 2024, issued by the Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran signed by Amir Saeid Iravani, Ambassador Permanent said […]

  • Hawkeye defense adjusts to new-look offense

    Perhaps the most frequently asked question to Iowa football’s defensive backs and linemen wasn’t about coordinator Phil Parker’s unit but rather the offensive squad that lines up against it everyday in spring practice. Just a few weeks into spring ball, it appears new offensive coordinator Tim Lester has sparked some noticeable changes. “I see a

  • Iran Defends 'Right to Self-Defense' Over Israel Attack

    After Iran conducted an unprecedented missile and drone attack against Israel in response to a deadly strike against its embassy complex in Syria, the Islamic Republic's top diplomat in the United States issued a strongly worded letter outlining the legal basis behind the operation and a warning against further escalation.The letter, obtained by Newsweek, was written by Iranian Ambassador to the United Nations Amir Saied Iravani and addressed to U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres and U.N....

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    New York's New Budget

    WNYC / Gothamist Albany reporter Jon Campbell talks about what's in and what's out of the just-approved New York State budget, including housing incentives, zoning changes, limited tenant protections, mayoral control of the schools, and more.

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    Suspect barricades self at Tulane Medical in downtown New Orleans

    Authorities say a man started a standoff with police this morning at the Tulane University Medical Center. Tulane Police sent staff an alert saying, “Police activity, stay away from area until all clear.”

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    Biden Administration announces new rule on gun background checks

    HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a new rule that will reduce the number of firearms sold without a background check. Background checks will now be required at gun shows and online venues. The final rule is an implementation of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, an initiative seeking to reduce gun crimes []

  • New CRISPR tool orchestrates antiviral defense within cells

    The rise of RNA viruses like SARS-CoV-2 highlights the need for new ways to fight them. RNA-targeting tools like CRISPR/Cas13 are powerful but inefficient in the cytoplasm of cells, where many RNA viruses replicate.

  • White House cracks down on 'gun show loophole' with new rules

    President Joe Biden’s administration announced new rules targeting unlicensed firearm dealers on Thursday in an attempt to close the “gun show loophole.” The new regulations, which are aimed at implementing changes outlined in a provision of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, will require dealers to obtain a license and conduct background checks regardless of location. […]