knives

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The first lady’s remarks came after a man armed with a shotgun, handgun and several knives breached security at the Washington black-tie event on April 25.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

With a few tubes of paint, brushes and putty knives you might find at your local hardware store, fearless creation is something anybody can do.

From Salon • May 2, 2026

According to prosecutors, Cole Tomas Allen, 31, was carrying a semi-automatic handgun, a pump-action shotgun and three knives as he charged past a security checkpoint at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner on Saturday.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Mahmood said this would include examining how agencies worked together, laws around knives and weapons and the influence of the internet and social media.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

The sun coming into the room felt like knives going through my eyes, and I rolled over, hoping to get away from the pain.

From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce