In Gun-Friendly Montana, Student Walkout Steers Clear Of Politics
Students in Helena, Mont., who participated in Wednesday’s walkouts called it a memorial, not a protest — unlike demonstrations across the U.S. that explicitly called for laws to restrict gun rights.
Orlando Gunman’s Widow On Trial: ‘No One Knew. Except Two People’
Prosecutors say Noor Salman assisted the 2016 rampage at Pulse nightclub and misled police. Her attorneys, however, say she was a “simple woman” who was abused by him and coerced by law enforcement.
Gun-Trained Teacher Accidentally Shoots Gun In Calif. High School Classroom
The teacher, a reserve police officer, discharged his firearm during a lesson. Debris fell from the ceiling, and no one was injured. The teacher has been placed on leave.
Game Over For Toys R Us: Chain Going Out Of Business
Toys R Us plans to close or sell all U.S. stores. The chain has struggled through a bankruptcy process, facing heavy debt inherited from a 2005 buyout and intense competition from Walmart and Amazon.
Man Who Bid For Border Wall Contract Charged In Minnesota Mosque Bombing
Michael Hari has made a stunning array of headlines over the years. An alleged co-conspirator said they wanted to scare Muslims “out of the country.” No one was injured.
5 Cabinet Secretaries Push Trump Infrastructure Plan Before Congress
The united showing by the members of the president’s Cabinet was met with skepticism from Democrats on the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation.
Alabama Sheriff Legally Took $750,000 Meant To Feed Inmates, Bought Beach House
Under state law, sheriffs can “keep and retain” unspent money from the jail food budget. In Etowah County, a reporter found evidence of how Sheriff Todd Entrekin is spending his “food provision” cash.
Chicago Students Add Time To Walkout For Local Victims Of Gun Violence
In Chicago, some students who walked out of class on Wednesday added extra time to their tribute — 17 minutes for the individuals killed in Florida, plus three minutes more for other victims of gun violence in Chicago, including a police commander.
After Alignment With Trump, Some Evangelicals Are Questioning Movement’s Leaders
NPR’s Sarah McCammon speaks with evangelical writer Michael Gerson about how using evangelicalism as a political force has strayed from its origins.
Students Call For Congress To Act On Gun Violence On Capitol HIll
Students across the United States left their classrooms Wednesday to protest recent gun violence in school and call for action in Congress. One of the larger protests happened in Washington, D.C.
Immigrant Advocates Claim ICE Is Targeting And Deporting Them For Speaking Out
Immigrant advocates across the country are accusing federal immigration authorities of using deportation as a tool to silence activists. Federal lawsuits have identified 16 undocumented immigrant leaders who have been arrested nationwide.
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