Chicago reports drop in 2017 homicides and shootings
Chicago ended 2017 with 650 homicides down from 771 in 2016 and 2,785 shootings down from 3,550. City officials credit targeted centers and gunfire detection tech while Englewood shows notable decreases. police plan to hire more officers to sustain progress in 2018.
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Baltimore records surge in homicides in 2017
Baltimore's 2017 homicide tally reached 343, lifting the per capita rate to about 56 per 100,000 as violence tied to gangs, drugs, and guns surged amid political turmoil and protests. Mayor Catherine Pugh faced the grim trend in her first year, while police emphasized hard work in a tough environment.
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Rose Parade to light Southern California on New Year
Pasadena braces for the 129th Rose Parade with blue skies and mid 70s highs. Gary Sinise serves as grand marshal as crowds await floats adorned with hundreds of thousands of flowers along a 3.5 mile route. the event has never been canceled for weather in 67 years.
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