President Biden To Address Gun Violence, Homicide Rates
Alarming homicide trends continue in cities though FBI says overall crime in U.S. down.
President Biden To Address Gun Violence, Homicide Rates
Evan Vucci / AP
June 22, 2021
2:51

New report details illegal gun trafficking trends in the US
A Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives report found an alarming link between legal guns being sold to someone who can't buy one.
By AP
Dallas Zoo offers $25K for information on tampering with animals
Two monkeys were taken from the zoo this week. An investigation reportedly revealed that their enclosure was cut.
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First sweeping federal gun crime report in 20 years released
The report shows 54% of guns that police recovered in crime scenes in 2021 had been purchased within three years — a double-digit increase since 2019.
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Mortgage rates fall for 4th consecutive week
The average rate for a 30-year mortgage dropped slightly by 0.04% to 6.09%.
By John Raoux / AP5:25

China-US tensions rise over suspected Chinese spy balloon
The Pentagon decided not to shoot down the balloon because of concerns about hurting people on the ground.
By Larry Mayer/The Billings Gazette via AP
Top White House economic adviser to exit role
This is the second major departure from the White House in recent weeks.
By Evan Vucci / AP