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IS Destruction of Ancient Syrian Temple Erases Rich History

The destruction of the nearly 2,000-year-old temple of Baalshamin by Islamic State militants erased a symbol of the once rich religious life of Syria's ancient caravan city of Palmyra and left residents, archaeologists and historians fearful that the extremists will destroy more of the rich site, including an even larger more ancient temple nearby.

Police Shootings

748 people shot dead by police this year
28 of them were black and unarmed. Read about them. them

At least 75 people have been shot and killed by police across the United States within the past 30 days, according to Washington Post data. This database is based on news reports, public records, Internet databases and original reporting.

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