Series of Deadly Suicide Bombings in Sri Lanka Target Churches and Hotels

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Series of Deadly Suicide Bombings in Sri Lanka Target Churches and Hotels

On Sunday, a series of coordinated bombings in Sri Lanka killed more than 250 people. Three of the attacks were carried out at churches.

He Shot Her and Will Soon Be Able to Own a Gun Again. On the Fight to Close the ‘Boyfriend Loophole.’

“If there were controls in place that had closed the loophole on him…he would not have been able to inflict as much harm as he did, that his behavior would have been hastened.”

After Gun Violence, School Principals Rely on Others Who’ve Experienced that Same Trauma

School principals dealing with gun violence in their classrooms are relying on the support of others who have already walked that path.

Guests: 

Emily Schmall

Neil DeVotta

Sarah D. Wire

Courtney Weaver

Andy Fetchik

George Roberts

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