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Investors may have dodged the most significant bullet on June 5, when Standard & Poor’s opted not to change its index-listing rules for any of its market indices.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

In the 1990s, the agency started sharing with local law enforcement agencies its National Integrated Ballistic Information Network, which collects the unique marks on bullet casings found at shooting scenes.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

At 66, he wondered whether it was time to bite the bullet.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

He acknowledges this is complicated as the Supreme Court suggests these "bullet point rights" may only come into play in relation to Troubles issues, but this part of the judgement is only advisory.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

The bed covers and clothing were pulled aside to expose the president's back, including the dressings over his bullet wound and new incision.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow