violence
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“Today’s 9th Circuit decision is welcome news for the survivors of domestic violence and their children who depend on Jewish Family Service LA’s Hope Transitional Shelter,” the group said in a statement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
"We're working with industry and our trade union colleagues to address work-related violence and harassment," said Richard Hines, the ORR's chief inspector of railways.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
Gen. Francisco Franco, Spain’s dictator at the time, encouraged cartels to spend their money there, turning a blind eye to the peaceful spending of ill-gotten gains, as long as there was no violence.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
Once known for violence and corruption, Inglewood has become a hub for sports and entertainment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
The encounters were usually tense, with potential violence roiling just below the surface, but sometimes these confrontations were also tinged with comedy—as in the contest for seats in the council chambers.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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