Candice Keller’s Comments on Mass Shootings Prompt Call for Resignation
In a Facebook post, the Ohio lawmaker blamed “homosexual marriage,” “drag queen advocates” and “recreational marijuana” for mass shootings.
Walmart Shooting in El Paso Renews Attention on Crime Frequency at Its Stores
The massacre raised new questions about why the retailer has been the source of so many calls to police departments, and whether it has done enough to deter crime.
Behind the Scenes, 8chan Scrambles to Get Back Online
In a digital chain effect, tech providers pulled support for 8chan, illustrating a complex network of companies that are crucial to keeping websites up.
Deadly Germ Research Is Shut Down at Army Lab Over Safety Concerns
Problems with disposal of dangerous materials led the government to suspend research at the military’s leading biodefense center.
White Terrorism Shows ‘Stunning’ Parallels to Islamic State’s Rise
Like Islamic State recruits, white nationalists are attracted to an apocalyptic ideology spread through social media.
Shootings Spur Debate on Extremism and Guns, With Trump on Defense
Mr. Trump’s usual methods of deflection sputtered as he faced new criticism and scrutiny for the plain echoes of his own rhetoric in the El Paso shooter’s anti-immigrant manifesto.
On Politics With Lisa Lerer: When White Nationalism Takes Center Stage
The recent discussion about hate, extremists and the rise of white nationalism represents a significant shift in the national conversation on violence.
Gun Control Groups, Having Given Up on Trump, Look to 2020
New restrictions passed the House only after Democrats won a majority. Activists don’t expect much from the G.O.P.-controlled Senate.
What Drives People to Mass Shootings?
There may be as many explanations as there are killers. But over the decades, scientists have seen some patterns emerge.
Cesar Sayoc, Who Mailed Pipe Bombs to Trump Critics, Is Sentenced to 20 Years
Mr. Sayoc sent the bombs to prominent Democrats, setting off a frenzied investigation that unnerved the country before last year’s midterm elections.
Chicago Has Its Worst Weekend of Gun Violence in 2019 as 7 Are Killed
Another 52 people were wounded by gunfire throughout Chicago from Friday evening to Sunday, as much of the nation’s attention was focused on shootings in Ohio and Texas.
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