Gang Violence Ravages Rio de Janeiro Ahead of Carnival Last year was Brazil's deadliest year on record. By Les Neuhaus
NYC Is Going to the Dogs Mayor de Blasio attempted to brush aside the weekend’s murders by attributing them to ‘gang activity.’ Why that is reassuring escapes me. By Lisa Schiffren
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