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Cornyn tapped to lead Republicans in gun law negotiations

The Republican lawmaker says he’s not interested in making a political statement, but wants to “make the terrible events that occurred in Uvalde less likely in the future.”

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2 doctors, a receptionist and a visitor were killed in the Tulsa shooting – NPR

2 doctors, a receptionist and a visitor were killed in the Tulsa shooting  NPR Tulsa hospital shooting victims identified, one was gunman’s surgeon, police say  Fox News Tulsa Police: Gunman Was Disgruntled Hospital Patient Who Targeted Former Doctor  NBC News Police: Tulsa gunman

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E.T. Still Perfectly Captures the Longing of Childhood, 40 Years Later

When you’re a child, you have no idea what you’ll remember forever. Your elders may try to “create” memories in advance for you, by staging elaborate birthday parties or planning faux-rustic camping trips. But the things we remember best from

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Shooting at Tulsa hospital exposes vulnerability of health care facilities

Hospitals, like schools, are not typically designed to guard against the threat of a determined gunman entering the building to take lives.

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Danish Political Drama Borgen Is Back at Last, With a Fresh Take on Female Power

Early in the new season of Borgen, the hit show about a fictional version of Denmark’s first female prime minister, Birgitte Nyborg stands in the kitchen during her son’s birthday party and washes dishes with her still hot, but now

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After 100 days of war, Russia shows no signs of leaving Ukraine

When Vladimir Putin sent troops into Ukraine in late February, the Russian president vowed his forces would not occupy the neighboring country. But as the invasion reached its 100th day on Friday, Russia seemed increasingly unlikely to relinquish the territory

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WATCH LIVE: President Joe Biden makes remarks on the May jobs report as hiring remains strong

U.S. employers added 390,000 jobs in May, extending a streak of solid hiring that has bolstered an economy under pressure from high inflation and rising interest rates.

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Uvalde shooting: police chief Pete Arredondo didn’t get kids 911 calls – USA TODAY

Uvalde shooting: police chief Pete Arredondo didn’t get kids 911 calls  USA TODAY ‘System Error’: Texas Lawmaker Says 911 Calls From Uvalde Did Not Reach School Police Chief  NBC News Texas school shooting: Uvalde police chief wasn’t aware of 911 calls, senator

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Russia-Ukraine war: what we know on day 100 of the invasion – The Guardian

Russia-Ukraine war: what we know on day 100 of the invasion  The Guardian After 100 days of war, Putin is counting on the world’s indifference  CNN Ukraine: 100 Days Since Russia’s Invasion  9NEWS Russia-Ukraine war at 100 days: Compassion fatigue is here  Al Jazeera

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White House climate office draws fire as actions stall – POLITICO

White House climate office draws fire as actions stall  POLITICO

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