Canada to cap the market for handguns with new legislation
The regulations to halt the growth of personally owned handguns is expected to be enacted this fall.
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Ukrainians say they're badly outgunned by Russia in the battle for the Donbas
While many Ukrainians are still basking in the successful defense of Kyiv, the battle in the Donbas is a punishing grind that poses different challenges.
Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (May 27)
A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Children were calling 911 from within the Uvalde classroom as police waited to enter
The director of Texas's Department of Public safety said, "It was not the right decision," after he revealed police waited more than an hour to enter the school in Uvalde during the shooting.
Rep. Castro 'lost confidence' in Uvalde officials. So he called the FBI
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Texas Rep. Joaquin Castro, a Democrat, about his request that the FBI investigate the timeline of law enforcement response at the Uvalde school shooting.
Alleged 'Nazi sympathizer' testifies in his own defense in Capitol riot trial
An alleged "Nazi sympathizer" and Capitol rioter took the stand in his own defense. Timothy Hale-Cusanelli is accused of obstructing Congress, but did not assault police or cause property damage.
A handbook aims to help local officials with the first 24 hours after a mass shooting
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with one of the creators of a "mass shooting checklist" designed to help mayors and city managers in the first 24 hours after one of these attacks.
The political stumbling blocks that prevent gun legislation from passing
Many Americans are asking themselves what can be done after the shooting in Texas. Despite broad support for background checks and red-flag laws, action at the state and national levels is uncertain.
Social justice group examines how deeply the far-right has penetrated state politics
The results of a study released this month find that at least one in five Republican state legislators across the country are affiliated with far-right groups on Facebook.
Western countries watch as China's foreign minister begins South Pacific tour
Australia was scrambling to counter the move by sending its own Foreign Minister Penny Wong to Fiji to shore up support in the Pacific.