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British Politician Dies after Attack in Birstall

British Politician Dies after Attack in Birstall

British Politician Jo Cox was attacked on June 16 in Birstall. She later died of her injuries.

Appeals Court: States Can Restrict Concealed Weapons

Appeals Court: States Can Restrict Concealed Weapons

A federal appeals court ruled that there is no Second Amendment protection for concealed weapons.

Security Concerns Raised Over Presidential Campaign Apps

Security Concerns Raised Over Presidential Campaign Apps

A computer-security firm has raised concerns over the campaign apps of presidential candidates Ted Cruz and John Kasich.

Belgium Transit Minister Resigns after Airport Security Lapses

Belgium Transit Minister Resigns after Airport Security Lapses

Belgian Transit Minister, Jacqueline Galant, resigned after it was leaked that she ignored found security lapses in the Brussels airport.

Microsoft Suing Government for Secret Searches

Microsoft Suing Government for Secret Searches

Microsoft filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice taking a stand against the way federal agents routinely search its customers’ personal information in secret.

FBI Drops Apple Case, Helps Unlock Other iPhones

FBI Drops Apple Case, Helps Unlock Other iPhones

After the FBI was successfully able to use a third party source to extract the data from the San Bernardino attack’s phone, they are now offering to help in other cases.

Shooting at the Capitol: Suspect in Custody

Shooting at the Capitol: Suspect in Custody

A shooting occurred in the Capitol Visitor Center March 28.

FBI Employs Israeli Security Firm to Hack Phone

FBI Exhausts All Efforts before Going Back to Court

Apple was thought to have caught its first break in a long fight with the FBI that includes the iPhone of one of the San Bernardino attackers.



NYC Study to Examine How Outdoor Lighting Reduces Crime

"We need to use every tool at our disposal to ensure that every New Yorker is safe. By partnering with residents from these 40 developments on this rigorously evaluated study, the city will be able to understand precisely how different lighting strategies can reduce crime and create safer public spaces," Mayor Bill de Blasio said.

Extra Security for Trump Rally

Extra Security for Trump Rally

Security is on the rise as Presidential candidate, Donald Trump, is bringing his campaign to Chicago March 11.

Apple Urges U.S. to Form Encryption Commission

Apple Urges U.S. to Form Encryption Commission

The company asked the government to create a panel to help resolve a standoff over national security.

Congress Increases House Office Building Security

Congress Increases House Office Building Security

Congress seeks to bring parking garages within the secure perimeter of the House offices

Police Officer Fatalities by Gunfire See an Increase in 2016

Police Officer Fatalities by Gunfire See an Increase in 2016

In just a few short weeks, gunfire has claimed the lives of 6 police officers in 2016.

Facebook Bans Private Gun Sales on Its Site

Facebook Bans Private Gun Sales on Its Site

Facebook announces they will be banning private gun sales on its site, a move meant to clamp down on unlicensed gun transactions.

No Evidence of Gunfire at Naval Medical Center San Diego

No Evidence of Gunfire at Naval Medical Center San Diego

Despite the rush of emergency personnel and lock downs, there was no indication that a shooting had occurred on Tuesday.

Delta's HD300 Barrier Passes 1,000,000 Cycles Test

Phalanx Barrier Continuously Opened and Closed 24/7 for 14 Months

Obama on Gun Control: What to Expect

Obama on Gun Control: What to Expect

Obama has dedicated his last year in office to gun control, here is what to expect.

Everything You Need to Know about Texas’ Open Carry Law

Everything You Need to Know about Texas’ Open Carry Law

Open carry has always been a touchy subject in Texas, but starting January of 2016, citizens will be able to openly carry firearms legally in the state of Texas.

Authorities Predict What’s Next with Oregon Militia

Authorities Predict What's Next with Oregon Militia

Armed protesters refuse to leave federal building in Oregon.

I’m Fightin’ Mad about Paris - Today, I plan to take a look at international security, and frankly, I am not even getting close to the line of invalidity. Security is an international problem, and security has been about terrorism since 9/11.

I’m Fightin’ Mad about Paris

Today, I plan to take a look at international security, and frankly, I am not even getting close to the line of invalidity. Security is an international problem, and security has been about terrorism since 9/11.

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