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What some gun owners are saying in the wake of America’s latest mass shooting

The mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, has again raised the question “What should we do about gun violence?” NPR asked gun owners from across the U.S. about their stance. (Image credit: Dario Lopez-Mills/AP)

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Children called for help from inside classrooms in Uvalde. The police waited.

A new timeline from the state police raised questions about whether lives could have been saved with swift action.

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Man arrested on suspicion of attacking wife with ax in front of their daughters

47-year-old woman hospitalized in moderate condition; two daughters reportedly tried to defend their mother, one of them was lightly injured

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Senators are continuing talks during recess to find a compromise on gun legislation

Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy says he’s optimistic that something can be done to address mass shootings like the one at a Texas elementary school that killed 19 children. (Image credit: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

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Russians Crowdsource Supplies for Their Army in Ukraine

A grass-roots movement to get basic supplies to soldiers fighting in Ukraine reflects the growing recognition among Russians that their military was unprepared for major conflict.

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The names and faces of the 19 children, 2 teachers killed in Uvalde school massacre

‘I lost a piece of my heart,’ says mom of 10-year-old shot dead along with his classmates, educators when gunman barricaded himself in 4th grade classroom at Robb Elementary School

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Texas shooting – latest: Trump speaks at NRA meeting as Abbott ‘livid’ over police errors – The Independent

Texas shooting – latest: Trump speaks at NRA meeting as Abbott ‘livid’ over police errors  The Independent Days after Uvalde massacre, Trump rejects gun reforms at NRA event  Yahoo News Lee Greenwood, After Canceling NRA Appearance, Drops Bomb on Fox News: ‘That

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With rising attacks on medics, ministry okays budget for cops stationed at hospitals

NIS 20 million annual budget will include funding for officers to be stationed at 28 medical centers; move comes after strike in response to increased attacks on medical staff

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Dramatic footage shows son of Tory MP fighting in Ukraine under heavy Russian fire

Dramatic video footage has shown the son of a Tory MP fighting in Ukraine – including an attack on a Russian troop carrier and the rescue of a wounded comrade.

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‘Stranger Things’ filmed in Lithuania jail where Nazis held Jews

Season 4 of Netflix teen hero sci-fi series features scenes shot at Lukiškės Prison in Vilnius; Menachem Begin was jailed there in 1940 for Zionist activity in Soviet Union

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