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Violent Crime

A woman walks past tire barricades set ablaze by demonstrators on February 10th, 2019, the fourth day of protests in Port-au-Prince.
The Week in Photos

Violent Anti-Government Protests in Haiti (in Photos)

The ongoing protests, which have claimed at least nine lives, have been characterized by tire burning, road blockages, and violent crime.

By Kelley Czajka
Researchers found higher rates of both violent and property crimes during periods of higher winter temperatures.
Environment

With Warmer Winters Comes More Violent Crime

If stronger hurricanes can't convince you that climate change is dangerous, how about the increased odds of getting mugged?

By Tom Jacobs