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Arizona lawmaker hit for claiming state hasn’t had a ‘major mass shooting,’ neglecting Giffords massacre

August 7, 2019

Arizona lawmaker hit for claiming state hasn’t had a ‘major mass shooting,’ neglecting Giffords massacre

Arizona House Speaker Rusty Bowers has been forced to walk back a statement he made about potential gun control legislation in the state after he incorrectly said that Arizona "has been fortunate not to experience a major mass shooting."

Oprah speaks out on mass shootings: 'What people are missing is a core moral center'

August 7, 2019

Oprah speaks out on mass shootings: 'What people are missing is a core moral center'

Oprah Winfrey addressed the mass shootings in Dayton, Ohio and El Paso, Texas that took the lives of dozens of people over the weekend.

Neil deGrasse Tyson apologizes for insensitive tweet following El Paso, Dayton mass shootings

August 7, 2019

Neil deGrasse Tyson apologizes for insensitive tweet following El Paso, Dayton mass shootings

Neil deGrasse Tyson apologized after an insensitive tweet following last weekend's mass shootings in Dayton and El Paso.

Ohio shooting victim called father of kids before she died: 'Babe I just got shot in my head'

August 7, 2019

Ohio shooting victim called father of kids before she died: 'Babe I just got shot in my head'

A mother who was killed in the Dayton, Ohio, mass shooting during the weekend used her final moments to reach out to her children and their father to let them know she loved them.

Gilroy Garlic Festival being investigated as domestic terrorism after gunman's 'target list' found, FBI says

August 7, 2019

Gilroy Garlic Festival being investigated as domestic terrorism after gunman's 'target list' found, FBI says

Authorities are investigating the deadly Gilroy Garlic Festival shooting as domestic terrorism after discovering the gunman had a "target list" — including churches, courthouses and locations specific to both political parties.

NBC News contributor raises suspicions over Trump's order to fly US flags half-staff until Aug. 8

August 7, 2019

NBC News contributor raises suspicions over Trump's order to fly US flags half-staff until Aug. 8

NBC News contributor Frank Figliuzzi said Tuesday that President Trump’s decision to fly American flags half-staff until Aug. 8-- in response to the El Paso and Dayton mass shootings-- could be seen by white supremacists as a nod to Adolf Hitler.

Samantha Nerove: Why so many mass murders? Study impact of violent video games and impose age restrictions

August 7, 2019

Samantha Nerove: Why so many mass murders? Study impact of violent video games and impose age restrictions

One factor that deserves closer examination to explain the increase in mass murders is violent video games and their effect in desensitizing some young men so that they move from shooting figures on a screen to shooting flesh-and-blood men, women and children.

Catholic archbishop deletes tweets telling Trump to 'stop racism, starting with yourself'

August 6, 2019

Catholic archbishop deletes tweets telling Trump to 'stop racism, starting with yourself'

A Catholic archbishop reportedly tweeted Monday that President Trump needs to “stop racism, starting with yourself” in the wake of Saturday’s mass shooting in El Paso, Texas.

Jason Chaffetz: To stop more shootings, stop erasing criminal records of juveniles prone to violence

August 6, 2019

Jason Chaffetz: To stop more shootings, stop erasing criminal records of juveniles prone to violence

The pattern of mass shooters whose violent rhetoric began as minors is not new. But once these kids reach that magical age of 18, no background check will detect the red flags that signal the potential for violence. That should change.

Lawrence Jones talks to Chicago residents about weekend shootings

August 6, 2019

Lawrence Jones talks to Chicago residents about weekend shootings

Lawrence Jones traveled to Chicago to ask residents there about the weekend shootings that left seven dead and 52 injured.