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ATF proposes rule to close ‘gun show loophole’
The ATF moves to close what gun control advocates have termed the “gun show loophole” by narrowing the definition of those “engaged in the business” of a firearms dealer… Full story: ATF proposes rule to close ‘gun show loophole’
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Most states have yet to permanently fund 988 Lifeline despite early successes – CBS News
The 988 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline has seen a 33% increase in calls, chats and texts — but its financial future is uncertain in many states… Full story: Most states have yet to permanently fund 988 Lifeline despite early successes – CBS News
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US Capitol Police officers continue to relive January 6 trauma in court | CNN Politics
“Some defendants have stated they assisted my personnel on January 6. This is the same tactic used as domestic violence perpetrators – beat the victim unconscious and then attempt to render aid…” Full story: US Capitol Police officers continue to relive January 6 trauma in court | CNN Politics
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After Jacksonville shootings, historically Black colleges address security concerns, remain vigilant
The white supremacist shooter who killed three Black residents over the weekend at a dollar store in Jacksonville, Florida, stopped beforehand at the state’s first historically Black college… Full story: After Jacksonville shootings, historically Black colleges address security concerns, remain vigilant
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The latest shooting at UNC puts focus on America’s unique, enduring gun problem – Vox
The factors that lead to tragedies like the UNC-Chapel Hill shooting are deeply ingrained in US politics, culture, and law… Full story: The latest shooting at UNC puts focus on America’s unique, enduring gun problem – Vox
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Opioid overdose antidote Narcan will be widely available over the counter next week
A two-pack of the opioid overdose antidote will retail for $44.99, which some experts fear is too high… Full story: Opioid overdose antidote Narcan will be widely available over the counter next week
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Jacksonville shooting’s larger trend: Hate crimes rise across US
New expert study provided exclusively to USA TODAY finds hate crimes reported to police in 42 major cities rose 10% last year from the year before… Full story: Jacksonville shooting’s larger trend: Hate crimes rise across US
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Ignored by police, twin sisters took down their cyberstalker themselves
The Conradis twins were two of several women in the clutches of the same man who spread their nude photos on the internet — and were told that what they were experiencing was not criminal… Full story: Ignored by police, twin sisters took down their cyberstalker themselves
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UNC shooting: Graduate student left Chapel Hill campus building right after killing adviser, police say | AP News
Authorities say a University of North Carolina graduate student walked into a classroom building, shot his faculty adviser and then left… Full story: UNC shooting: Graduate student left Chapel Hill campus building right after killing adviser, police say | AP News
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‘I’m no hero,’ says campus officer who confronted shooter at HBCU
Lt. Antonio Bailey credits students’ alertness for helping to avoid a potential catastrophe at the first historically Black college in Florida… Full story: ‘I’m no hero,’ says campus officer who confronted shooter at HBCU