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The letter by Abby Pearson Spadafora revealed the latest in a long series of allegations of sexual, emotional and physical abuse by coaches Dave and Elizabeth Brubaker, who have been banned by Gymnastics Canada.

McConnell urges Senate GOP colleague to find common ground with Democrats on guns  NBC News Where Senate Republicans Stand on Gun Legislation  The New York Times Schumer blocks Senate GOP school safety bill, angering Republicans  Fox News A closer look at stalled background

Exclusive: McConnell says he has directed Cornyn to engage with Democrats on a ‘bipartisan solution’ on gun violence  CNN Schumer blocks Senate GOP school safety bill, angering Republicans  Fox News Where Senate Republicans Stand on Gun Legislation  The New York Times Schumer calls

Speaking in Davos, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says lifting sanctions still main sticking point, accuses Israel of holding US foreign policy hostage to block agreement

At least five organizations in and beyond the state have sent dogs to Uvalde, where they are visiting hospitals, churches and schools. Many have responded to other mass shootings across the country. (Image credit: Jordan Vonderhaar/Getty Images)

“The children!” cries Linda Martinez, a retired pastor who came to the scene with a bouquet of flowers. “So young. I just can’t believe it’s real. We just have to help each other.” (Image credit: Stephen Lister)

It’s impossible to quantify the cost of gun violence. There’s no way to add up pain and grief. No way to multiply that by shock and outrage. But emotional suffering and physical injuries do become real numbers when traumatic shooting

Widower of teacher slain at Texas elementary school dies of heart attack  ABC News GoFundMe for teacher killed in Texas shatters goal with help from Michigan philanthropist  Yahoo Finance Husband of teacher killed in Texas school shooting dies from heart attack days

India’s prolific movie industry enjoyed pride of place at the Cannes Film Festival, starring as the film market’s first-ever guest of honour. FRANCE 24 spoke to director Shaunak Sen about his stunning New Delhi-set documentary “All That Breathes”, which screened

Republicans on Thursday blocked debate on a domestic terrorism bill that would have opened debate on domestic terrorism, hate crimes and gun policy. The final vote was 47-47, short of the 60 needed to take up the bill.