Today, we realize there are those actively seeking to harm us, to destroy our infrastructure and take lives.

Gang violence in America is not a sudden problem. It has been a part of urban life for years, offering an aggressive definition and identity to those seeking a place to belong in the chaos of large metropolitan areas.

As a former cop, I respect and appreciate those who've dedicated their lives to serving others as well as those who appreciate the rule of law and honor it.

We are actively seeking to prevent these kind of things from falling into the hands of people who have no legitimate reason for owning them. It is against the law to own or sell them. We will investigate the information passed to us by the Manchester Evening News.

The men and women who make up a plane's crew put their lives in jeopardy each time they fly. It's our job as much as anyone's to make sure we make it as safe as possible up there for them.

There is always that one person in our lives who we deeply love, and that person can also destroy us.