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Human Rights Violations in Chile Persists: UN Accuses Police of Using Brute Force

United Nations accused Chile's police and armed forces in the surging human rights violations. (Photo : Reuters) The United Nations has accused the police and armed forces in Chile for a series of serious human rights violations in the recent mass demonstrations.

The Head of Argentina's Biggest Black Market Had A "Scarface"-Style Shootout

It really is something out of Hollywood. Jorge Castillo, kingpin behind "La Salada", one of the biggest black markets in the Americas was arrested after a hail of gunfire was traded between him and Bueno Aires law enforcement early Thursday morning.

Puerto Rico Policeman in Custody for Killing 3 Officers

A police officer in Puerto Rico was arrested Monday after he shot and killed three fellow officers at a police headquarters, investigators said.

Selena Gomez Releases ‘Hands to Myself’ Video

Selena Gomez has released the music video for her new single “Hands to Myself.” Selena Gomez has released the music video for her new single "Hands to Myself.

Selena Gomez Releases Sneak Peek of New ‘Hands to Myself’ Video

Selena Gomez has released a preview of her new video for her track “Hands to Myself.” Selena Gomez has released a preview of her new video for her track "Hands to Myself.

Katy Perry Song Used to Disperse Crowd Outside APEC Meeting in Philippines

Katy Perry’s songs were deployed to disperse protesters at an Asia-Pacific leaders’ summit on Thursday in the Philippines.

Bill Maher Supports Quentin Tarantino on Police Controversy in Interview [WATCH]

Bill Maher has come out in support of Quentin Tarantino in a new interview between the HBO "Real Time" host and "The Hateful Eight" director. Watch the interview here.

Baltimore Police Department Launch Body Camera Pilot Program

One hundred fifty-five police officers in Baltimore, Maryland were equipped with body cameras on Monday as part of the city's new pilot program, which aims to enhance the safety of police officers and civilians.

Kentucky Prosecutor Suggests Being Hispanic Is 'Probable Cause' for Police

A Kentucky prosecutor is under fire for apparently telling, in open court, that he believes being Hispanic is "probable cause" to be pulled over in a traffic stop.

Police Shooting of Hispanic Man Prompts Texas Officials to Invest $1M in Body Cameras for Officers

A video of a fatal police shooting in Texas of a Hispanic man, who appeared to be surrendering, has led officials in San Antonio to invest in body cameras for all of their police officers.

Drones: North Dakota Police Can Now Arm Drones With Non-Lethal Weapons

Police in North Dakota will now have one extra tool at their disposal, drones with nonlethal weapons like rubber bullets or Tasers.

Blacks, Hispanics and Democrats More Skeptical of Police: Study

While there is widespread agreement that race relations in the U.S. are in a sorry state, but racial division exists regarding race relations' contribution to police violence. Multicultural groups in the U.S. are far more skeptical than whites about law enforcement's efforts to control crime. Also, Democrats are more disposed to mistrust law enforcement.

Cleveland Transit Cop Uses Pepper Spray on 'Black Lives Matter' Activists

Conflict erupted between police and attendees at the Black Lives Matter conference in Cleveland on Sunday after police officers began using pepper spray to a control a crowd during a demonstration of civil disobedience.

Police Brutality Statistics: US Police Killings to Reach 1,100 by 2015's End: Report

A new report revealed staggering statistics about the number of unarmed African Americans who have been killed by police officers in 2015.

Freddie Gray Police Video: Leaked Autopsy Report Concludes Gray Died From 'High-Energy' Injury

A leaked autopsy report reveals Freddie Gray suffered from a "high-energy injury" inside of a Baltimore police van, which led to his death in April.

El Salvador Violence Puts Spotlight on Anti-Gang Unit

The surge of violence El Salvador has seen since the end of a 2012 truce between two street gangs has not only led to the homicide rate spiking to its highest level in a decade, but is also putting the spotlight on the Central American country's powerful anti-gang police unit.

President Barack Obama Signs Law Honoring Slain Latino, Asian New York Police Officers

President Barack Obama signed a new law requiring improved disseminating of information for police officers at risk in public.

Rep. Luis Gutierrez Lauds House Judiciary Committee's Long-Awaited Hearing on Policing Strategies

After President Barack Obama announced new policing rules, including greater involvement in the community and the banning of some military-grade equipment, the House Judiciary Committee held a hearing on policing strategies. Rep. Luis Gutierrez lauded the Committee's bipartisan decision to hold the hearing, having been petitioning for it since Trayvon Martin's death.

Police Weapons: President Obama Limits the Sale of Some Military-Style Equipment to Police Forces From Federal Agencies

In wake of the months-long national protests calling for an end to police brutality and excessive force, President Obama banned the sale of some military-style equipment from federal agencies to local police departments.

Georgia Police Arrest 10-Year-Old Boy For Misbehaving, Mom Says 'Scare Tactic' Will Teach Son to Be Respectful

One Georgia mother gave her 10-year-old son a lesson in tough love when she had police execute a "mock arrest" as a punishment for his misbehavior.

Nearly 700 Miami Businessmen Targeted for Money Laundering Investigation

Federal investigators are targeting nearly 700 businesses in Miami for a money laundering investigation, The Washington Post reports.
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