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Hindus Stand in Solidarity with Sikhs in Wake of Wisconsin Sikh Temple Shooting

"We stand in solidarity with the Sikh brothers and sisters" - Hindu Statesman Rajan Zed

(RENO, NV.) - Hindus have condemned the mass shooting at Sikh Temple of Wisconsin (USA) on August five and offered condolences to the victims.

Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said: Our hearts go out to the victims and their families and the community is deeply saddened at this tragedy.

Message from the Mayor of Oak Creek, Wisconsin Regarding Sikh Shooting

"Our sympathies go out to the families and their victims. This is a horrible tragedy, especially given the fact that it occurred in place of worship."

(OAK CREEK, WI) - The heroic actions of the officers likely prevented a greater tragedy. Oak Creek is a diverse and welcoming community; we have 23 churches of different faiths in our City. The Sikh Community has been a valuable part of the City of Oak Creek.

Our sympathies go out to the families and their victims. This is a horrible tragedy, especially given the fact that it occurred in place of worship.

Sikh Coalition Responds To Tragic Shooting in Wisconsin

“There have been multiple hate crime shootings within the Sikh community in recent years...” - Sapreet Kaur.

(NEW YORK CITY) - The Sikh Coalition, the largest Sikh American civil rights organization in the U.S., has started an emergency response in the wake of the tragic shootings in Oak Creek, Wisconsin this morning.

With multiple news outlets reporting varying facts on what transpired at the Sikh temple (or Gurdwara) earlier today it remains clear that this story remains an evolving and fluid situation.

Who is Photoshopping Colorado`s Crime Scene?

A knife in plain sight disappeared.

(AURORA, CO) - What appears to have been a large knife recovered from the shooting scene down on the back right corner of the theater, has been removed either from the Denver Post pictures, or it has been physically removed.

This is important because James Holmes was found sitting in his car with a gas mask and knife on him.

Arrest made in Homicide of Michelle Walker

News releases from the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office.

(CLACKAMAS, OR) - In the early morning hours of July 26, 2012, detectives from the Clackamas County Homicide and Violent Crimes Unit arrested Daniel James Seale, age 27, no current address given, in connection with the July 8 murder of Michelle Walker.

Daniel Seale is described as an acquaintance of Michelle Walker.

Colorado Mass Murder Suspect Sent Advance Warning to University

Sadly, the opportunity to head off the catastrophe was missed by the mail room.

(SALEM) - James Holmes is the suspect in custody for the killings at the Batman premiere in Colorado last week. He was a student at the the University of Colorado’s neuroscience doctoral program until a few weeks ago.

Gunman Shoots and Kills Many Moviegoers at Batman Premiere

Being called the "worst mass murder in American history": 12 are dead and 57 injured at last report.

(AURORA, Colo.) - The Aurora Police Department issued the following news release concerning the Aurora, Colorado theater shooting

Aurora Police are investigating a shooting at the Century 16 Movie Theater, located at 14300 E Alameda Ave, involving approximately 50 victims with at least 12 confirmed dead.

Joe Paterno, Icon or Moron?

This famous money making coach of great sports success did no service to the athletes and their families.

(CLEVELAND) - The tribute to a coach who did nothing to help sex abuse victims at Penn State is emblazoned across the university wall, it calls him a humanitarian... cough.

And what about that statue? Could a finer reminder for Penn State exist? Perhaps it should stay right where it is to remind people of things they should never forget.

Teenagers and Social Media

Most teens do not think their use of social media affects their social and emotional well-being one way or the other.

(SAN FRANCISCO) - Think back to your teenage years. How did you normally communicate?

Back in the Dark Ages when I was a teenager, I communicated with my peers face-to-face, by telephone, passing the occasional note in class, and reluctantly, by writing a letter.

Narcosphere: Texas Case Raises Troubling Questions About ATF Gunwalking

Rio Grande Valley Businessman Was The Target of Multiple Arms-Trafficking Investigations Yet He Continued To Acquire Guns Through Straw Buyers.

(LAS CRUCES, NM Narcosphere) - A series of criminal investigations initiated four years ago by ATF focused on a weapons-trafficking ring in South Texas.