House votes to set minimum age of 21 for buying semi-automatic weapons in response to recent mass shootings
The legislation has almost no chance of becoming law as the Senate pursues negotiations focused on improving mental health programs, bolstering school security and enhancing background checks.
The legislation has almost no chance of becoming law as the Senate pursues negotiations focused on improving mental health programs, bolstering school security and enhancing background checks.
Third Ward residents turn back 'historic neighborhood' designation
The term “Historic District” sounds pretty appealing, but when folks living near Riverside Terrace started uncovering added costs and long-term responsibilities, a majority quickly soured on the city’s deal.
The term “Historic District” sounds pretty appealing, but when folks living near Riverside Terrace started uncovering added costs and long-term responsibilities, a majority quickly soured on the city’s deal.
Families of Uvalde, Buffalo victims and survivors testify in Congress
Families of victims and survivors of the mass shootings in Buffalo, New York and Uvalde, Texas appeared before a U.S. House committee Wednesday in an effort to share the human impact of gun violence and the urgency for lawmakers to enact gun control legislation.
Families of victims and survivors of the mass shootings in Buffalo, New York and Uvalde, Texas appeared before a U.S. House committee Wednesday in an effort to share the human impact of gun violence and the urgency for lawmakers to enact gun control legislation.
Justice Department names team of 9 to aid in Uvalde investigation
The Justice Department says the review will include an examination of police policies, training, and communication, along with the deployment of officers and tactics.
The Justice Department says the review will include an examination of police policies, training, and communication, along with the deployment of officers and tactics.
2022 midterms: Results from Tuesday's key US House races and other things to know
Primary elections across seven states Tuesday set up November contests in dozens of races, as Democrats look to protect the party's fragile majority in the House.
Primary elections across seven states Tuesday set up November contests in dozens of races, as Democrats look to protect the party's fragile majority in the House.
Harris discusses attracting investments to Central America to tackle migration issues
Vice President Kamala Harris says the Biden administration's work to attract investment to Central America has generated $3.2 billion in private-sector commitments.
Vice President Kamala Harris says the Biden administration's work to attract investment to Central America has generated $3.2 billion in private-sector commitments.
Matthew McConaughey calls for ‘gun responsibility’ in emotional plea at White House
Actor Matthew McConaughey pushed for stricter background checks and raising the minimum age to purchase an AR-15 rifle during Tuesday's White House press briefing. "Now is this a cure-all? Hell no, but people are hurting."
Actor Matthew McConaughey pushed for stricter background checks and raising the minimum age to purchase an AR-15 rifle during Tuesday's White House press briefing. "Now is this a cure-all? Hell no, but people are hurting."
Matthew McConaughey calls for 'gun responsibility,' new laws following Uvalde school shooting
An 18-year-old shot and killed 19 children and two teachers at a Uvalde elementary school on May 24.
An 18-year-old shot and killed 19 children and two teachers at a Uvalde elementary school on May 24.
Potential 'pregnancy register' in Poland stokes privacy fears for women
The right-wing government in Poland, where a near-total abortion ban is in place, now faces accusations it is creating a “pregnancy register.”
The right-wing government in Poland, where a near-total abortion ban is in place, now faces accusations it is creating a “pregnancy register.”