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Schaumburg, Illinois police have arrested a man who drove a car through a mall in a suburban Chicago neighborhood.

A new video from the group Sandy Hook Promise shows school kids dealing with the threat of gun violence in everyday life.

Chicago police conducted an active shooter drill at Water Tower Place, according to a news report. 

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed H.R. 1618, the Zachary and Nicholas Burt Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act, which will create a new grant program to install carbon monoxide alarms in the homes of elderly and low-income individuals, as well as schools and other public facilities.

The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to the education and wellness of all Coast Guard members and their families, has awarded 128 scholarships in 2019, totaling $354,000 in support.

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation to help ensure first responders and public sector officers and employees who developed a qualifying health condition as a result of their response to 9/11 rescue, recovery and clean-up efforts at World Trade Center sites receive pension and health benefits.

The U.S. Coast Guard has issued safety recommendations following the Conception dive boat accident near Santa Cruz Island.

Travel is constantly evolving and there always seem to be new, easier and efficient ways to conduct business while on-the-go. However, as the industry evolves, it’s important for travelers and businesses to stay up-to-date on new services and best practices to efficiently communicate with employees and ensure overall safety. 

A new Portland State University study suggests that bullying bosses aren't just bad for employee morale and well-being — they can also be bad for workplace safety.

Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA), Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, introduced legislation – The Confronting the Threat of Domestic Terrorism Act – that would create a federal domestic terrorism crime.