Published by AFPMegan Rapinoe joined a chorus of US sports stars voicing anger at the US Supreme Court decision to scrap a woman's right to an … [Read more...] about US sports stars shocked by ‘terrifying’ abortion decision
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Landmark gun-safety bill heads to U.S. House after Senate passage
Published by ReutersBy Katharine Jackson WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A gun-safety bill that marked rare bipartisan cooperation as it passed the U.S. Senate … [Read more...] about Landmark gun-safety bill heads to U.S. House after Senate passage
Freedom and fear: the foundations of America’s deadly gun culture
Published by AFPAmerican Revolutionary War reenactors in Boston: the right to own guns was seen by the founders of the United States in the 18th … [Read more...] about Freedom and fear: the foundations of America’s deadly gun culture
New York officials slam ‘shocking’ Supreme Court gun ruling
Published by AFPUS President Joe Biden embraces New York State Governor Kathy Hochul after a racist mass shooting in Buffalo in May, 2022New York … [Read more...] about New York officials slam ‘shocking’ Supreme Court gun ruling
Exclusive-Lead Republican negotiator in U.S. Senate gun talks expects bill Tuesday
Published by ReutersBy David Morgan WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Senator John Cornyn, the lead Republican negotiator in bipartisan gun legislation … [Read more...] about Exclusive-Lead Republican negotiator in U.S. Senate gun talks expects bill Tuesday
Law enforcement response in Uvalde shooting was ‘abject failure,’ official says
Published by Reuters(Reuters) -The law enforcement response to the Uvalde school shooting that killed 19 children and two teachers was "an abject … [Read more...] about Law enforcement response in Uvalde shooting was ‘abject failure,’ official says
No deal to end gun violence, U.S. Republican lawmaker says
Published by ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Lawmakers remain far apart on the most important gun safety issues now under debate in Congress, a … [Read more...] about No deal to end gun violence, U.S. Republican lawmaker says
Arizona fire official designs bulletproof vest to fit school backpacks
Published by ReutersBy Liliana Salgado (Reuters) - Arizona fire captain Kevin Goodman says his company, Escape Armour, exists for one reason: to … [Read more...] about Arizona fire official designs bulletproof vest to fit school backpacks
‘How to murder your husband’ writer jailed for life over spouse killing
Published by AFPMurder, she wrote: novelist Nancy Crampton Brophy, who penned 'How to kill your husband' has been sentenced to life … [Read more...] about ‘How to murder your husband’ writer jailed for life over spouse killing
US Senate gun measures gain support despite limited scope
Published by AFPThousands of gun control advocates join theWashington (AFP) - Two horrific massacres in recent weeks have succeeded in bringing … [Read more...] about US Senate gun measures gain support despite limited scope