Nashville school shooter wrote manifesto and drew maps, per police | USA TODAY

The heavily armed person killed during a deadly school shooting in Nashville left behind a manifesto and map outlining their intentions, police said. RELATED: Biden calls for assault weapons ban after Nashville school shooting https://youtu.be/rBP5w8Jq_KM The heavily armed shooter accused…

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom on shootings in state: ‘Only in America’ | USA TODAY

Seven people were killed at plant nurseries near Half Moon Bay, Calif., shortly after a gunman went on a shooting rampage in Monterey Park. RELATED: One day after meeting with victims’ families mourning a shooting rampage in Southern California, Governor…

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Pete Arredondo fired months after Uvalde mass shooting killed 21 | USA TODAY

Three months to the day after the mass shooting at Robb Elementary, the Uvalde school board fired Police Chief Pete Arredondo. RELATED: Uvalde shooting survivor delivers first pitch at Houston Astros game https://youtu.be/vpQGx2codQw The Uvalde school board on Wednesday night…

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Bulletproof backpack sales soar as students head back to school | USA TODAY

Bulletproof backpack sales are on the rise. They are designed to look like regular backpacks and can protect against different types of ammunition. RELATED: Last Uvalde shooting patient at San Antonio hospital discharged https://bit.ly/3PrVrLK » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh…

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Uvalde victims’ families beg Texas lawmakers to enact gun safety laws | USA TODAY

The sister of a nine-year-old killed in the Uvalde school rampage tearfully pleaded with Texas lawmakers to pass gun safety legislation. RELATED: Robb Elementary in Uvalde to be demolished | USA TODAY https://bit.ly/39O7m7L » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh »…

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Bipartisan gun legislation makes ‘serious progress’ in Senate | USA TODAY

A bipartisan group of senators revealed sweeping gun reform legislation that could end decades of partisan gridlock and inaction on the issue. RELATED: Schumer promises ‘quick action’ on bipartisan gun reform bill https://bit.ly/3y9NTYn A bipartisan group of senators on Tuesday…

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At least three dead, multiple injured in Maryland mass shooting | USA TODAY

A shooting in Smithsburg, Maryland, killed at least three people and injured several more, including a state trooper and the suspect. RELATED: Multiple dead after fiery crash on Arkansas interstate | USA TODAY https://bit.ly/3O3Y7i5 The Washington County Sheriff’s Office said…

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House passes gun reform legislation following mass shootings | USA TODAY

The House of Representatives passed the “Protecting our Children Act” in response to the Buffalo and Uvalde mass shootings. RELATED: Uvalde families, survivors testify as House advances gun legislation | USA TODAY https://bit.ly/3zqPtX5 The House approved raising the age from…

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Uvalde parents tearfully testify to Congress, urge gun reform | USA TODAY

Parents Felix and Kimberly Rubio lost their daughter in the Uvalde shooting. They joined many others urging Congress to pass new gun control measures. RELATED: Uvalde residents want gun control after another school shooting https://bit.ly/3Q7dfgB Felix and Kimberly Rubio, parents…

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House committee approves gun-control bills in wake of mass shootings | USA TODAY

The ‘Protecting Our Kids Act’ passed the committee in a 25-19 vote. It will have to be passed by the House and Senate before becoming a law. RELATED: Joe Biden pushes for a ban on assault weapons amid series of…

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