FBI says crime rises for first time in decade

Tuesday, October 29, 2002

WASHINGTON -- The number of U.S. crimes rose last year for the first time in a decade, an increase that coincided with an economic downturn that many experts say played a key role. Murder, armed robbery, rape and burglary all were higher in 2001, the FBI reported Monday.

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