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Democratic Lawmaker Calls For 'Serious Conversation' On Root Of Mass Shootings

11:15am November 06, 2017

Democratic Rep. Vicente Gonzalez of Texas speaks with NPR's Mary Louise Kelly about the deadly mass shooting at a church in Sutherland Springs, Texas.

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Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., was reportedly attacked while he mowed the grass at his home in Bowling Green. He's pictured last month in Washington, D.C., after playing golf with President Trump.

Sen. Rand Paul Recovering From 5 Broken Ribs After Assault

11:06am November 06, 2017

by Bill Chappell

Paul's senior adviser Doug Stafford said the 54-year-old Kentucky senator "has five rib fractures, including three displaced fractures." His alleged attacker is a doctor and a neighbor.

U.S. President Donald Trump delivers a speech to U.S. troops at the Yokota Air Base outside Tokyo on Sunday. Japan is the first stop on his five-nation trip.

3 Central Questions As President Trump Visits Asia

10:27am November 06, 2017

The president's visit will be a defining moment. Will the region be reassured and put at ease or left only further concerned that the era of Pax Americana may finally be ending?

President Trump shakes hands with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during a joint news conference at the Akasaka Palace on Monday in Tokyo.

Trump, During Visit To Japan, Talks Trade And North Korea

9:37am November 06, 2017

by Scott Neuman

The president said he expected Japan to buy lots of new weapons from the U.S., including missile interceptors and new F-35 fighter jets.

From left are Christopher Rodriguez, Esmeralda Rodriguez, Mona Rodriguez, Jayanthony Hernandez, 12, and Juanita Rodriguez participate in a candlelight vigil for the victims of a fatal shooting at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, Sund

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At Least 26 Dead After Gunman Opens Fire In South Texas Church

7:45am November 06, 2017

by Colin Dwyer

In the small community of Sutherland Springs, a gunman opened fire at a church late Sunday morning. Gov. Greg Abbott said in a press conference Sunday night that at least 26 people have been killed.

Jinyoung Lee Englund, the Republican candidate for 45th district Senate seat in Washington, talks with volunteers at her campaign headquarters in Woodinville, Wash. The race has attracted national attention and money because Englund's loss would give Demo

Millions Of Dollars Pour Into Washington State Special Election

5:00am November 06, 2017

by Amy Radil

At stake is control of the Washington state Senate, where the GOP holds a one-seat majority. It's currently the only Republican-held legislative chamber on the West Coast.

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After Church Shooting, San Antonio Journalist Talks To Members Of 'Tight-Knit' Community

9:29pm November 05, 2017

NPR's Noel King talks with Caleb Downs of the San Antonio Express News, about today's mass shooting in Texas.

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The Latest: Mass Shooting In Sutherland Springs, Texas

9:29pm November 05, 2017

by Colin Dwyer

NPR's Noel King gets the latest details of the mass shooting in Sutherland Springs, Texas, from NPR's Colin Dwyer.

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What We Know From The Scene: Texas Church Shooting

9:29pm November 05, 2017

NPR's Noel King gets the latest details of the mass shooting in Sutherland Spring, Texas, from NPR's John Burnett and Colin Dwyer.

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Texas Congressman Henry Cuellar On Church Shooting

9:29pm November 05, 2017

NPR's Noel King speaks with Democratic Congressman Henry Cuellar about this morning's mass shooting in Sutherland Springs, Texas, which is part of his district.

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