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Politics
As Democrats press their advantage on the issue, the GOP seeks a politically viable position.
Data
An interactive map of American gun violence.
Mass Shooting
After the Newtown massacre, Cerberus Capital Management pledged to sell off the Freedom Group. But some of the firm's executives never got out of the gun business.
Community Violence
The deadliest incidents understandably generate the most intense interest. Meanwhile, the everyday gun violence that plagues some communities goes overlooked.
The latest news on the victims, suspects and weapons used in the massacre that killed 14 and injured 21.
Commentary
Seven indelible images of people evacuating the scenes of shooting rampages.
John Suthers has an A-rating from the NRA — and the ire of a radical group trying to unseat him.
The AR-15s used by Syed Farook and Tashfeen Malik had been illegally modified.
As we learn more about the married shooters and their victims, here are some of the big things to watch in this developing story.
Active Shooting
The latest updates on the situation unfolding in California.