www.nytimes.com1 month agoJavaScriptOpinion | Salman Rushdie Is Not Who You Think He IsSalman Rushdie, known for 'The Satanic Verses,' reflects on an attempted murder and his life in his latest book, 'Knife.' [ more ]
www.npr.org1 month agoBooksTwo nights before the attack, Salman Rushdie dreamed he was stabbed onstageSalman Rushdie's writing of Knife helped him change his perspective on the attack, shifting from a victim to a storyteller. [ more ]
New York Post3 months agoNew York CityBrute apprehended by MTA bus driver after punching, pulling knife on him during bloody daytime brawlAn irate man punched and pulled a knife on an MTA driver during a fight on a bus in Lower Manhattan. The driver was taken to the hospital in stable condition and the attacker was taken into custody, but charges are unknown. [ more ]
New York Post5 months agoUS politicsPolice bust homeless man with machete, knife outside US CapitolA homeless man was arrested outside the US Capitol with a knife, a brick, and a machete. There is no evidence that the man was targeting members of Congress. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune6 months agoChicagoMan shot by Elk Grove Village police outside family home identified as grieving family hires lawyersA 24-year-old man named Jack Murray was shot and killed by police in Cook County. Murray was holding a knife during the confrontation with police. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune6 months agoChicagoElk Grove Village police shoot personPolice in Elk Grove Village shot a man in response to a call reporting a man with a knife. The area near the shooting is secure and there is no continued threat to public safety. [ more ]
www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk6 months agoLondonPerson found in Croydon 'covered in blood holding knife' taken to hospitalA person in Croydon was found covered in blood in their night clothes and holding a knife. The person was taken to the hospital for treatment of their injuries and mental health concerns. Police are investigating the incident and its context. [ more ]
Boston.com6 months agoBostonPolice arrest alleged armed robber in East BostonA man has been arrested for allegedly robbing someone at knifepoint in East Boston. The suspect brandished a knife and demanded money, cutting a hole in the victim's pocket and taking his phone, money, and ATM card. Police quickly located the suspect and charged him with armed robbery and carrying a dangerous weapon. [ more ]