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Banning Large-Capacity Magazines Effective in Curbing Gun Violence: Study
From 1990 to 2017, more than three-quarters of high-fatality mass shootings involving large-capacity magazines occurred in states which lacked a ban on those devices.
Beto O'Rourke Suggests Police "Visit" to Implement Assault Weapons Ban
When pressed about the issue at the Democratic debates in Ohio on Tuesday, O'Rourke evaded addressing the need for confiscation directly.
Read Bernie Sanders' Lips: Elizabeth Warren Will Raise Taxes
So in Tuesday night's debate when she stuckto her line that overall costs would go down, other candidates answered for her. Pete Buttigieg said it. Amy Klobuchar said it. Beto O'Rourke said it. Even Bernie Sanders said it.
Elizabeth Warren's Fake Facebook Ad is Latest Fight Against Mark Zuckerberg
Warren has repeatedly targeted Facebook and its CEO personally in her battle against Big Tech, reinforcing her role as a David confronting capitalist Goliaths.
Elizabeth Warren Drops the Mic as Trump Rally Wallows in Anger
While Trump held a vulgarity-laced rally in Minneapolis, Elizabeth Warren took home the moment of the night during a televised LGBTQ forum.
Donald Trump and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Week
The president is again using a toddler's playbook—ignore, deflect, shift blame—to deal with subpoenas from the impeachment inquiry and Republican criticism over the withdrawal of U.S. troops from northeast Syria.
How the NBA Angered Both China and the U.S.
The NBA first apologized for "inappropriate comments" made by a team's general manager about Hong Kong, before needing to defend the issue of free speech.
Trump's Immigrant Healthcare Rule Could Be a Disaster
On the face of it, the new rule seems fair. But the costs and complexity of the U.S. medical system, paired with such vague instructions for consular officials, could be a recipe for disaster.
As Impeachment Saga Continues, Democratic Candidates Battle On
Elizabeth Warren might end up being the beneficiary of the simultaneous questions around Bernie Sanders' health issues and Joe Biden's political ones.
As Trump Doubles Down on NRA's Agenda, What Happens to Suburban Women?
Trump appears to have put his electoral stock fully in the gun-rights crowd, and at a point when the politics of gun control are shifting for the first time in decades.
What You Need to Know From Whistleblower Memo and Congressional Hearing
In August, a whistleblower report claimed that President Donald Trump asked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to investigate his potential 2020 opponent Joe Biden and that the call transcript was saved in a codeword-level system.
Impeachment Talk Heats Up, Putting Other Policy Priorities on Back Burner
When Congressional Democrats returned from August recess they had a docket full of ambitious legislation. Gun control, election security, prescription drug prices, trade...So many large legislative tasks, such little time.
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NYCC 2019 Cosplay: The Best Costumes for Harley Quinn, Wolverine & More
Cosplayers filled Javits Center to the rafters for a jam-packed NYCC 2019.
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Hailey and Justin Bieber Wedding Pictures: Candid Photos from the Big Day
A look into the wedding party of Hailey and Justin Bieber as their famous friends like Kendall Jenner share pictures from the celebration.
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The Great Alone: Walking the Pacific Crest Trail
Tim Voors walked the entire length of America in a 2,650 mile hike from Mexico to Canada - here's why.
Pentagon's Silence on Afghanistan Slammed: The 'Zero O'Clock Follies'
The peace talks are collapsing and the violence still claims U.S. service members' lives, but it's been over a year since the Pentagon held a press briefing on America's longest war.
Towards Net Zero: How Business is Rising to the Challenge
The increasingly compelling science–and evidence–of climate change and why businesses are stepping up
Millions Protest Climate Change: There's No Plan(et) B
"New York City stands with our young people. They're our conscience," tweeted Mayor Bill de Blasio.
The Return of the Kennedy Dynasty: Joe Kennedy III to Run for Senate
A poll earlier this month gave Kennedy a 14-point advantage over the Democratic senator he'll challenge.
Israeli Elections Could Spell Trouble for Netanyahu, Trump
Netanyahu delivered a tempered speech where he refused to concede the close race. "Israel needs a strong, stable, Zionist government committed to Israel as a national state for the Jewish people," he said.
Four States Cancel Republican Primaries, Angering Trump's GOP Challengers
"A president always defines his or her party, and today the Republican Party has taken a wrong turn, led by a serial self-promoter who has abandoned the bedrock principles of the GOP," wrote Weld, Walsh and Sanford.
Who Won the Democratic Debate? Biden, Beto and 10 Andrew Yang Fans
The trio only won by default; there were no huge, stand out moments other than Yang promising to give $1,000 a month to 10 families for the next year.
What to Look For in Tonight's Democratic Debate
This is the first time that all of the top contenders will appear together, and one of the first chances they have to fully differentiate themselves from one another.
Democrats and Republicans Are Watching the North Carolina Election Closely
It's a very close race, and a very expensive one, too. The candidates are polling within a margin of error of each other, and nearly $20 million has been spent to date.
Congress is Back in Session With Just 21 Days to Avoid a Shutdown
The House will likely focus on legislation around gun policy and election security and the Senate, led by Republican Mitch McConnell, has a large group of judicial nominees waiting for approval.