Legal guns are a reality for police, especially in states with open-carry or concealed-carry laws. But there’s no consistent guidance for either gun owners or police on how to react to such weapons.
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Trump Campaign Says Melania Trump’s Words Were Her Own
Trump campaign chair Paul Manafort says there’s nothing to apologize for in Melania Trump’s Monday night convention address, which closely mirrored passages of a 2008 Michelle Obama speech.
A Year After Iran Nuclear Deal, What Has Changed?
All parties are complying, but critics in both the U.S. and Iran are still unhappy with the deal.
Russia Should Be Barred From Rio Olympics, World Anti-Doping Agency Says
“The findings of the report show a shocking and unprecedented attack on the integrity of sport and on the Olympic Games,” IOC President Thomas Bach says of a WADA investigation.
Many Cops Under Tremendous Stress After High-Profile Killings
One Latina Chicago police officer said she’s having a hard time leaving job stress at work. “Let’s just say I have a lot sleepless nights, replaying stuff in my mind,” she says. “And I have little kids. And I can’t bring that home.”
Chaos Erupts On RNC Floor As #NeverTrump Makes Last Stand
Never Trump forces made one final attempt to try to block Donald Trump as the Republican nominee. But a rules package ensuring he will be the nominee passed over objections anyway.
Brexit Secretary Says U.K. Could Impose Deadline For EU Nationals To Immigrate
Brexit Secretary David Davis said this could be part of negotiations for the U.K.’s exit from the bloc. Also on the table: the fate of British citizens living in EU countries.
Turkey Says 6,000 People Have Been Detained After Failed Coup
Turkey’s justice minister also called on the United States to stop protecting a cleric living in Pennsylvania who has been accused by the Turkish government of orchestrating the coup.
Sheriff’s Office: 3 Law Enforcement Officers Killed In Baton Rouge, Louisiana
The East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s office says three other officers were injured in a shooting incident. One suspect is dead and two others are believed to be at large. It says the scene is still active.
Why Is A Cleric In The Poconos Accused Of Fomenting Turkey’s Coup Attempt?
Turkey’s president named an elderly, reclusive cleric, Fethullah Gulen, as the man behind the uprising. But Gulen, who used to be a close to the president, denied any role.