Tag: Mass Shootings

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  Waffle House shooting saviour: ‘I’m no hero’

  Tuesday, 24 April 2018

  Is self-interest a virtue? America’s latest mass shooting has left four people dead. But worse tragedy was averted after James Shaw Jr tackled the killer. He says he was just being “selfish”.

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  Of wealthy nations, the USA is most violent

  Wednesday, 4 October 2017

  How can America be so rich, and yet so ridden with violence? Sunday night’s horror in Las Vegas was the country’s 272nd mass shooting of the year. Murder and violent crime are up. Why?

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  Gun laws in Nevada are like the Wild West

  Tuesday, 3 October 2017

  Will American gun laws ever seriously change? The deadliest mass killer in modern American history had 20 rifles with him during his attack. Some argue that there must be reform.

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  Grief and debate after primary school massacre

  Monday, 17 December 2012

  After one of the worst mass shootings on its soil, America is in shock. 20 small children and eight adults are dead: is this the time to talk about gun control?

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