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U.S. Murder Rate Hits Record Low
The U.S. murder rate is approaching a historic low, signaling a significant drop in violent crime after years of concern.
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NPR
A few years ago, experts worried about a "new normal" of elevated violent crime in the U.S. Now the country is flirting with breaking its all-time low murder rate
2026-06-30 09:00 UTC