The Brief: Sheriff deputies in Spartanburg, South Carolina, determined that a homeowner acted in self-defense when he fatally shot an intruder. The incident occurred around 2 a.m. after an individual forcibly breached an exterior door, prompting the resident to defend his home with a personal firearm. Investigators confirmed that physical…

OK, we have to begin with the data roll today.  Because there is a ton of it. And being a workaholic, I always feel like I need to tell you something factual and/or useful before launching into one-liners.  Which I call “Stand Up News.”Work with me here: Starting with part…