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Tantalus
(Encyclopedia) TantalusTantalustănˈtələs [key], in Greek mythology, king of Sipylos, son of Zeus and father of Pelops and Niobe. He was admitted to the society of the gods, but his abominable…white-collar crime
(Encyclopedia) white-collar crime, term coined by Edward Sutherland for nonviolent crimes committed by corporations or individuals such as office workers or sales personnel (see white-collar workers…Columbine in Mind
Tighter security for schools by Ricco Villanueva Siasoco As a precaution against weapons on campus, some schools have installed airport-style metal detectors. "I'll just ignore them. I don't…Ten Most Wanted List
The Ten Most Wanted List A history by David Johnson Alleged U.S. Embassy terrorist Osama bin Laden. (Source/FBI) Boston organized crime figure James J. 'Whitey' Bulger. (Source/FBI) Related…Ten Most Wanted List FAQ
The Ten Most Wanted FAQ by David Johnson 1. Have any women ever appeared on the list? Answer: Yes. Eight women have appeared on the list, starting 1968, with Ruth Eisemann-Schier. She was charged…Milestones in Federal Gun Control Legislation
A timeline of gun legislation and organizations from 1791 to the present. See also Timeline of Worldwide School and Mass Shootings. by John Gettings and Catherine McNiff…Crime Statistics—Women's History Month
Women's History Month is observed every March in the United States. Learn about the history of Women's History Month, read biographies of famous women, try our quizzes and crosswords, find…Murders, Robberies, and Aggravated Assaults in Which Firearms Were Used, 1973–2005
Total1 Murders Robberies Aggravated assaults Year Total number Percent with…2005 Murder Rate in Cities
(rate per 100,000 population) The following table shows the murder rate in 100 U.S. cities during 2005. Find city and state names, ranks, and murder rates for select U.S. cities. RankCityMurder…Murders in Select U.S. Cities, 2008
The following table shows the number of murders in select U.S. cities during 2008. 1. New York, NY 516 2. Chicago, IL 509 3. Los…