violence

Chvrches’ Lauren Mayberry Talks Abusive Relationship on Lenny Letter

Chvrches’ Lauren Mayberry opened up about a past abusive relationship. Chvrches' Lauren Mayberry recently opened up about a past abusive relationship in a personal essay she penned for Lenny Letter, the newsletter created by Lena Dunham and Jenni Konner.

Ayotzinapa Massacre: Not All of Mexico's 43 Missing Students Killed at Landfill

At least some of the 43 Mexican students who disappeared last year under mysterious circumstances were not incinerated at a landfill but killed in a different location in the state of Guerrero, one gang suspect claims in his testimony.

125 Murdered in 3 Days in El Salvador's Gang Violence

At least 125 people have been murdered in El Salvador in the last three days as the Central American nation's gang-fueled violence seems to further spin out of control.

Michael Brown Anniversary Protests: Armed Oath Keepers Arrive in Ferguson: ‘Just Americans Trying to Keep Our Fellow Men Safe’

Ferguson officials work to keep the peace as members of the Oath Keepers and the Ferguson Freedom Fighters meet on the streets of a city under a state of emergency.

Ferguson Michael Brown Anniversary Protests: County Declares State of Emergency, More Than 20 Arrested

Another day of protest began in downtown Ferguson on Monday morning after violence disrupted Sunday's demonstrations commemmorating the one-year anniversary of Brown's death.

4 Killed, 4 Wounded in Latest El Salvador Bus Attack

Four people were killed and four others wounded when gunmen on Wednesday boarded a bus and opened fire on workers and passengers near El Salvador's capital city.

Amid Violence, El Salvador's National Police Defend Hard Line Against Gangs

Despite the surge of violence that continues to rattle El Salvador, the country's National Civil Police (PNC) "will not negotiate nor hold talks with gangs," the force's deputy chief said on Monday.

22 Killed in '3 Days of Violence' in Northern Mexico

Some 22 people have died in what Agence France-Presse has described as "three days of violence" in northern Mexico; authorities announced the new death count after they discovered five more bodies on Sunday in the country's state of Nuevo León.

Gun Violence: A Shot to Children’s Mental Health

In the United States more than one in four children are exposed to weapon-related violence, either as a victim or witness. Now, a new study has found that this exposure increases their risk for issues with mental health.

Mexico Violence Update: Another Mayoral Candidate Killed, Thousands of Ballots Burned

Miguel Angel Luna, a Mexican congressional candidate and former mayor of Valle de Chalcowas, has become the eighth politician to be murdered before the upcoming midterm elections which, take place this Sunday.

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.

El Salvador Gangs: Former Mayor Rudy Giuliani Tells Central American Country to Go After Two Rival Gangs to Restore Order

Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani on Monday advised El Salvadorean leaders to forcefully go after two rival gangs in order to quell violence and restore order in the increasingly unstable Central American country.

El Salvador News: Violence Spikes in Central American Country, 2015 on Pace to Be Most Violent Year

Murders and disappearances increase in El Salvador and the police does not appear to curb crime. El Salvador has seen violence increase throughout the country since the beginning of the year, according to reports.

Suicidal Thoughts & Tendencies Prevention: Facebook Adds New Features to Make Reporting Suicide, Self-Harm Related Posts Easier

Facebook is adding more features to give users who see posts from their friends that are concerning to them in an attempt to help prevent suicide.

Most of the World's Most Dangerous Cities are in Latin America: Report

According to a recent report, Latin American cities claim 43 of 50 top spots for the highest homicide rates in 2014. The world's most dangerous cities were chosen based on the number of murders per capita, but the high number of fallen bodies also addresses a distinct abundance of drug cartels, wildfire corruption, traffickers, heavily armed factions and street gangs.

Chris Brown Twitter News: San Jose Shooting Reportedly Prompts 'New Flame' Singer to Cancel Appearances as He Gets in Twitter Beef With Porn Star [Video]

It appears that Chris Brown is currently implementing a “no drama” policy to situations that could negatively affect his brand. Brown recently instructed his management team to cancel all of his scheduled club appearances at venues with a history of violence.

Reports Names Venezuela the Second Deadliest Country in the World, Says Homicide Rate Increased Since 2013

Venezuela's murder rate increased again this year, a Venezuelan NGO reports. Despite the low estimates from the government, violence in the South American nation continues, including the murders of high profile victims like a legislator and an LGBT rights activist.

Kalvin Kyle Shooting: Former Maryland Cop Gets 5 Years After Paralyzing Handcuffed Suspect, Attacking Prosecutors

A former Maryland policeman who shot a handcuffed, unarmed suspect in the back will spend five years in prison. Prosecutors were disappointed with the sentence Johnnie Riley received in Prince George's County Circuit Court.

FBI Reports Lowest US Violent Crime Rates Since 1978: Increased Number of Camera Devices a Possible Cause

Violent crime in the United States continued to drop in 2013, reaching its lowest rate since the late 1970s.

Chicago Shootings 2014: 11-Year-Old Fatally Shot, 40 People Wounded in Shootings Over the Weekend

An 11-year-old girl was among four people who were fatally shot because of senseless gun violence in Chicago over the weekend, while 40 others from around the city were wounded.

The War on Guatemalan Women: Gangs Murder with Impunity

Dead Guatemalan women are being dumped in alleyways, dropped by the roadside, and deserted in parks, bodies bound by trash bags, plastic blankets, or left bare for the world to see, abandoned by the wayside like discarded trash.
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