Open Carry: US Gun Laws Loosen Up
The first gun ever “fired” at a US movie audience was in 1903, in a 10-minute silent film called The Great Train Robbery. In the…
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Newest firstInterview with Lie-Detection Expert and Former Secret Service Agent Paul Kelly
Someone’s lying to you. What are the odds you can tell? If you’re like the average person, not as good as you probably think.…
Murder Most Foul…Or Most Rare? Crime & Worry
Fear of crime: it's on the rise. But violent crime is dropping. Why the disconnect? We should feel safer. The FBI has been reporting reductions in violent…
Behind the Numbers: Crime in Vernon, CA
In Vernon, California the odds a person will be the victim of a reported violent crime in a year are 1 in 1.67 (60%). Those are…
License and Registration, Please: The Odds of Getting a Speeding Ticket
Nothing ruins a trip like the sight of a police car about to pull you over. One minute you’re blissfully cruising along, and the…
A Date With Violence
The world of dating is fraught with perils—from ill-conceived blind dates to the risk of rejection. But it’s not only egos that can get…
Racial Profiling
“Driving While Black” is a folksy term for racial profiling. But in many parts of the country it’s been replaced with “Driving While Hispanic.”…
Cruise Ship Crime
Taking a cruise conjures up images of moonlit romance and high adventure—far from the worry of daily life. Yet cruise ships are no strangers…
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