Appeals Court Revives Sarah Palin’s Defamation Lawsuit Against ‘The New York Times’
Federal judges said a lower court was wrong to dismiss the former Alaska governor’s lawsuit against the newspaper over an editorial that linked her to a 2011 mass shooting.
Trump Left A Lot Unsaid About Mass Shootings, Domestic Terrorism — And His Own Words
The president struck a somber tone about the latest round of mass shootings in this country and talked about pushing for an end to them. But tone is one thing; action is another.
Former National Security Officials Call For A Stronger Focus On Domestic Terrorism
NPR’s David Greene speaks with former National Security Council senior director Javed Ali, who’s among those calling on the government to make fighting homegrown terrorists a priority.
More Hispanic Kids Are Depressed Than Their Peers As Anti-Migrant Rhetoric Rises
For Latino youths in the U.S., the El Paso shooting is just the latest trauma. Researchers say hateful rhetoric and discrimination are taking a toll on their mental health.
Mainstream Politics Long Has Traded On Fear Of A Non-White America
White nationalism is not limited to the United States’ radical, violent fringe groups. There’s a long history in mainstream politics of stoking anxiety about America becoming less white.
Classmates Say Dayton Shooter Was Death-Obsessed, But Authorities Saw No Red Flags
Authorities are still struggling to find a motive in the Dayton, Ohio shooting that killed nine and injured dozens; meanwhile, the governor is set to discuss gun control and mental health proposals.
Town Wants Ghost-Busting Scholars To Stop Spoiling Their Fun
Since the 1960s, a bright white light has appeared outside a tiny town in Michigan. Local folklore held it was a ghost. Researchers found a more grounded explanation, but people still flock to see it.
Remembering The 22 People Killed In Attack At An El Paso Shopping Center
A retired U.S. Army veteran. A 86-year-old woman who’d raised eight kids on her own. Two parents shielding their 2-month-old son. These were some of the victims of Saturday’s shooting in El Paso
How To Talk With Kids About Violent Attacks In The News
NPR’s David Greene talks with Dr. David Schonfeld, director of the National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement about how to talk to children about mass shootings and trauma.
Gun Control Advocates Hope To Move Past Weaker NRA, But Its Political Clout Persists
The National Rifle Association has faced an internal leadership crisis but remains politically strong — even as back-to-back mass shootings increase pressure for action on new gun restrictions.
Florida Man Who Mailed Bombs To Democrats, Media Gets 20 Years In Prison
Cesar Sayoc blamed his attempted bombing spree on his mental illness and excessive use of steroids. His attorneys said he was obsessed with President Trump.
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