U.S.: Bad sign: Murder is up in many major cities this year
- 149 murders in New York City so far this year, versus 134 at the same point last year; 13 were kids
- 120 murders in Chicago
(111 last year); a major leap in murder last month was a root cause - 104 murders in Philadelphia (101 last year); crime is mostly down in Philly this year
- 103 murders in Los Angeles (100 last year); violent crime is otherwise down this year source