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Sheriff: School officer never went inside to confront gunman

Sheriff: School officer never went inside to confront gunman

The armed officer on duty at the Florida school where a shooter killed 17 people never went inside to engage the gunman and has been placed under investigation, officials announced Thursday.
by Associated Press

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Hundreds rally at Capitol for tighter gun restrictions

Hundreds rally at Capitol for tighter gun restrictions

Hundreds of people concerned about gun violence gathered at the Minnesota Capitol Thursday to demand tougher gun control measures in the aftermath of the Florida school shooting that left 17 dead.
by Tim Pugmire

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Drug court approved on White Earth Indian reservation

The White Earth drug court brings tribal, county and district courts together to help drug addicted felons through treatment.
by John Enger

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23 years after fatally shooting man, 'Guns turn my stomach'

23 years after fatally shooting man, 'Guns turn my stomach'

Richard McLemore was attracted to guns because of the power they gave him. But he's wrestled with the destruction he created when he used one.
by Jon Collins

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What can we learn from teenagers about activism?

What can we learn from teenagers about activism?

The students affected by the Marjory Stoneman Douglas shooting have been getting national attention from politicians, lawmakers, media and celebrities as they call for gun reform. Are we seeing a new generation of activism? Can protest actually lead to real change?
by Kerri Miller and Elizabeth Shockman

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Trump wants to ban bump stocks; ATF doesn't know if it can

Trump wants to ban bump stocks; ATF doesn't know if it can

President Donald Trump has ordered his Justice Department to ban rapid-fire bump stocks like the ones used in last year's Las Vegas massacre-- but officials aren't sure they can.
by Associated Press

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Threats against schools increase since Florida shooting

Threats against schools increase since Florida shooting

Educators School Safety Network says it has recorded about 50 threats a day on average since the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, compared with about 10 a day on average.
by Doreen McCallister

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Mpls. man accused of chaining, starving, and sexually abusing twin daughters

Prosecutors filed charges Tuesday against the 51-year-old father. The criminal complaint says he impregnated one twin who gave birth last year. Child neglect charges have been filed against the mother of the daughters.
by Tim Nelson and Elizabeth Dunbar

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A top Ford executive leaves after 'inappropriate behavior'

A top Ford executive leaves after 'inappropriate behavior'

North America President Raj Nair is leaving the company effective immediately, according to a corporate statement -- it didn't specify what led to his departure. A replacement has not yet been named.
by Doreen McCallister

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