weapon
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Today, Kelver, a 28-year-old trans woman, faces two felony charges—aggravated assault and possession of a deadly weapon with unlawful intent—which could carry up to 15 years in prison.
From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026
Couture brands like Christian Dior, Prada and Gucci all have a secret weapon: the embroiderers at this Mumbai atelier, who are keeping over 5,000 years of cultural heritage alive.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
When a nuclear weapon detonates or a serious reactor accident occurs, an immense burst of energy is released in less than a millionth of a second.
From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026
When he asked his mother Kiran Kaur to take it away from the murder scene, he described it as a 'shastar', which is the punjabi word for weapon.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
Powell was armed only with a pickax, but his incredible strength could turn that tool into a formidable weapon.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
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