Gunplay revives image of New York as battleground
A wave of slayings in Queens and Brooklyn, a Times Square arcade shooting, and a fatal undercover police sting on Staten Island renew concerns of a citywide battleground. Six victims in March include two undercover detectives. 260 shooting victims through March 9 mark an 8 percent drop year over year. Police assemble 20 investigators to pursue a suspected serial killer while overall crime trends show declines.
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Florida media unite in public records push on Sunshine Sunday
Florida daily newspapers joined 36 papers in a Sunshine Sunday drive backed by the Florida Society of Newspaper Editors and the First Amendment Foundation to press to keep public records open amid proposed exemptions. Broadcasters aired a Carl Hiaasen PSA as lawmakers seek more secrecy post nine eleven.
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NYPD outlines Operation Atlas war security plan
The NYPD proposes enhanced citywide security if the U S enters war with Iraq. Operation Atlas would boost patrols at vulnerable sites, deploy Hercules teams, Archangel and Hammer units, and seek Defense Department air support to fly combat aircraft over New York City.
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Mormons Celebrate Smart Return in Salt Lake City
In Salt Lake City about 250 faithful at Elizabeth Smart's church prayed as her grandfather said she was robbed of free will by her captors and did not try to escape even when left alone for a day. Police were holding Brian David Mitchell and Wanda Barzee awaiting charges with federal and local authorities declining comment.
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