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Slovakian prime minister riddled with bullets in assassination attempt

Slovakia’s Prime Minister Roberto Fico was peppered with bullets on Wednesday in an apparent assassination attempt. But Mr. Fico, 59, the populist leader of the Direction Social Democratic Party, a political hybrid with elements of both the left and social conservatism, is expected to pull through. Deputy Prime Minister Thomas Taraba Said The BBC reported […]

Boy, 9, ducks as bullets from drive-by shooting rip through Fort Worth home: video

A Texas boy is lucky to be alive after a drive-by gunshot bullet crashed through his apartment window, killing him just inches from his home, disturbing security footage from inside his home shows. confirmed. The video shows 9-year-old Errol Hill climbing onto a couch in the living room at about 7:30 p.m., just as dust […]

Dead dolphin discovered on beach with bullets ‘lodged’ in brain, spine and heart

Last month, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration launched an investigation after a dolphin was found shot to death on a beach in Louisiana. [NOAA] is offering $20,000 for information about those responsible for this sick act. The juvenile bottlenose dolphin was discovered on March 14 at West Mays Beach in Cameron Parish, Louisiana. Audubon […]

Brazil court says government must compensate victims of stray bullets in police raids

SAO PAULO, Brazil (AP) – Brazil’s Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the country must compensate victims of stray bullets during military and law enforcement operations. The ruling means that the state can be held civilly liable for death or injury resulting from police or military operations, even if forensic reports are inconclusive. Brazil Supreme Court […]

Federal Judge Rules California Cannot Require Residents To Pass A Background Check To Buy Bullets

U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez has ruled against California’s strict ammunition purchase laws, requiring residents to undergo background checks and finance every time they purchase ammunition, the Associated Press reports. effectively eliminated the obligation to do so. The ruling, effective immediately, calls into question the state’s unique position on ammunition control, which previously required background […]

Biden judicial nominee sweats bullets when Sen. John Kennedy stumps her with basic legal questions: ‘Sure, you’ll look it up’

Sen. John Kennedy (R-Louisiana) on Wednesday peppered yet another Biden attorney general nominee with basic questions related to the nominee's job. Last month, President Joe Biden nominated U.S. Magistrate Judge Robin Meriwether will fill a vacancy on the Court of Federal Claims. This unique court, comprised of 16 judges, has nationwide jurisdiction and is tasked […]