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Protesters hold signs that say "We can end gun violence."

Mass shootings aren’t growing more common — and evidence contradicts common stereotypes about the killers

Despite how many people feel about the frequency and motivations of mass shootings, data shows us some unexpected results.

Mothers wearing red T-shirts march on the White House

Trump: ‘Hate has no place in America’

Extremism
A young boy bends his head in prayer. He is surrounded by several white candles on either side.

Texas school shooting stokes flames of national gun debate

Student speaks to crowd at a protest

How foreign correspondents in the US cover mass shootings for their overseas audiences

Media
Mourners react during a community prayer vigil for victims of yesterday's shooting at nearby Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, at Parkridge Church in Pompano Beach, Florida, Feb. 15, 2018.

Why security measures won’t stop school shootings

Commentary
Sutherland Springs in Sutherland Springs, Texas, November 8, 2017

When trying to determine why the US has so many mass shootings, only one statistic matters

Culture

Why does the US have so many mass shootings. A criminologist turned to data science for an answer, comparing the US with 170 other countries.

People attend a candlelight vigil in solidarity for the victims of the Orlando gay nightclub mass shooting, in Seoul, South Korea.

The world stands with Orlando (PHOTOS)

Justice

As news of the tragedy in Orlando spread, vigils sprung up in cities all around world. Here are photos from many countries showing people standing in solidarity with the fallen in Orlando.