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‘We’re not getting anything conclusive,’ Texas state senator says on Uvalde police probe

In Uvalde, it will take two full weeks for the community to hold funerals for the 21 lives lost in the school shooting. But even as the grieving continues the community is awaiting reports about the law enforcement response amid

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How other nations have dealt with gun safety following mass shootings

Canada unveiled legislation this week that would freeze new handgun purchases and create a mandatory buyback program for semi-automatic rifles. The announcement coincided with the funerals for 19 victims of the massacre in Uvalde, Texas, but it was years in

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Exclusive: Ukraine Troops Retreating in Donbas Have a Plan, Luhansk Governor Says – Newsweek

Exclusive: Ukraine Troops Retreating in Donbas Have a Plan, Luhansk Governor Says  Newsweek Russia’s war in Ukraine: Live updates  CNN U.S. unveils $700 million military aid package for Ukraine; fighting rages in Donbas  CNBC Severodonetsk mayor says just 20% of city under Ukrainian

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U.S. to send advanced weapons to Ukraine as part of new $700 million aid package

The Biden administration unveiled a new $700 million package of weapons for Ukraine, including the most advanced rockets yet to be used in that country’s conflict with Russia. The high mobility artillery rocket system, or HIMARS, that the U.S. is

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Will the transfer of advanced weapons to Ukraine lead to a widening war?

The U.S. and Germany on Tuesday moved to send advanced weapons to Ukraine to blunt a Russian offensive in the east. Steven Simon, who worked on the National Security Council staff during the Clinton and Obama administrations and a fellow

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Marine biologists scramble to stop a deadly epidemic decimating coral reefs

Coral reefs around the world are in growing danger due to rising temperatures connected with climate change. But in Florida and the Caribbean, marine biologists are racing to fight a new deadly threat. Science correspondent Miles O’Brien reports.

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5 historical U.S. landmarks threatened by climate change

Losing our history to climate change means we also lose a chance at connection with “each other’s heritage and accomplishments and stories.”

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Denmark Just Reversed 30 Years of Euroskeptic Defense Policy—Thanks to Russia

Denmark on Wednesday voted to overturn its opt-out of the E.U.’s common defense policy, reversing three decades of Euroskepticism regarding security matters. The move is the latest sign of the West coalescing in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Some

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Florida abortion restriction law challenged with lawsuit

Planned Parenthood and other health centers filed the case Wednesday in state court in Tallahassee alleging the law violates the state Constitution. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the 15-week ban into law in April.

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Buffalo Shooting Suspect to Face Murder and Terrorism Charges – The New York Times

Buffalo Shooting Suspect to Face Murder and Terrorism Charges  The New York Times Buffalo supermarket gunman indicted on terror, hate charge  The Associated Press Buffalo shooting suspect is indicted on a domestic terrorism charge  NPR Accused Tops shooter indicted on 25 counts  WIVB.com –

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