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A year of Gun Violence

A Year of Gun Violence

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Man Kills 4 in Calif. Before Police Shoot Him Dead

Gunman died during standoff at Santa Monica College library.
06/07/2013
Supreme Court Upholds Routine Jailhouse Strip Searches  - The United States Supreme Court, by a 5-4 vote, ruled last week that people arrested for a minor offense may be subjected to invasive strip searches, citing the need for security over privacy rights. In its ruling, the court rejected the case of Albert Florence, an African-American man who was arrested for an unpaid fine and was forced to undress and undergo a strip search in 2005. It was later revealed the fine had been paid.(Photo: AP Photo/Mel Evans)

Bring that Week Back: April 11

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Calif. College Votes to Delay Disputed 2-Tier Fees

Trustees will postpone controversial tuition plan.
04/06/2012
Students Angry Over Pricey Courses Pepper-Sprayed  - On Tuesday night, dozens of student protesters were pepper-sprayed by police at Santa Monica College in California. The students were outraged the college was trying to implement a plan that would let students who did not get into a needed, high-demand course to take the class anyway, but only if they paid hundreds of dollars more.(Photo: AP Photo/Courtesy David Steinman)

Students Angry Over Pricey Courses Pepper-Sprayed

Students were protesting plan to charge more for classes.
04/06/2012