Los Angeles considers stricter gun control

Wall Street lawsuit, gay rights in Asia, child-abuse policy round out roundup

Steve Lash//June 29, 2015//

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Beretta handguns for sale in 2013 at FreeState Gun Range in Middle River. (The Daily Record/Maximilian Franz - FILE) — Beretta handguns for sale in 2013 at FreeState Gun Range in Middle River. (The Daily Record/Maximilian Franz – FILE)

Today is Monday, the 59th anniversary of Charles Dumas‘ breaking of the seven-foot barrier in the high jump. The record, now at 8’1/4”, was set in 1993 by Javier Sotomayor. Here are some news items to get your week off the ground.

— Los Angeles council members consider stricter gun measures.

— This Wall Street lawsuit sounds like a soap opera.

— Landmark Supreme Court decision invigorates gay-rights activists in Asia.

— Montgomery County school board prepares for changes to policy on handling allegations of sexual abuse against students.

Tags: gay rights, wall street, gun control, child sexual abuse

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