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Violence Marks Holiday Shopping Season; Some Say Stores Haven't Done Enough to Increase Security

For shoppers concerned about their safety, this season has brought news both good and bad. The good news is that, as in years past, retailers have beefed up security to supervise large crowds seeking cut-rate holiday deals. The bad news: In the past four days, America's retail stores and malls have seen several shootings and the trampling to death of a man caught in a stampede of overeager shoppers. Security expert Ralph Witherspoon said the worst might not be over yet, which is due, in part,... Full Story
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