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In Memoriam
Hailey and Maximus Blunk belong to a growing group of American kids enduring what one childhood trauma expert calls a "particularly difficult struggle."
Politics
John Suthers has an A-rating from the NRA — and the ire of a radical group trying to unseat him.
Law Enforcement
One police officer killed. Six injured. In a state that bans the sale or transfer of gun magazines holding more than 15 rounds. For investigators, it all adds up to a few big questions.
Nardyne Jefferies is the unwitting pioneer of an ad-hoc movement to get lawmakers to confront the grisly consequences of gun violence.
Gun Policy
Why there's no such thing as a negligent gun store, no matter the facts of the case.
Armed With Reason
Debunking the myths about gun-free zones.