Violent Killings Are On The Rise In London
London police are investigating more murders in the last two months than New York cops. Stabbings are largely fueling the increase, but there have been shootings too.
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How The NRA Worked To Stifle Gun Violence Research
For decades, the group stood behind legislation that has ended up suppressing such studies through budget cuts and limits on what data can be shared.
Students Take The Lead In "March For Our Lives" Events In Triad, Nationwide
Hundreds of people gathered in Winston-Salem over the weekend as part of a nationwide series of marches against gun violence with a focus on student voices.
Spending Bill Lets CDC Study Gun Violence; But Researchers Are Skeptical It Will Help
In 1996, Congress limited the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's ability to study gun control. That will change with the new budget, but gun violence researchers aren't impressed.
Washington, D.C., Residents House Students Coming In For Gun Control March
Inspired by Parkland students' activism following the deadly shooting at their high school last month, local residents are helping young demonstrators find lodging.
In Rural Kentucky, Activists 'Tread Lightly' On Gun Control
On Saturday, students across the country will be marching and rallying to protest gun violence. In Marshall County, a community where gun ownership is widespread, that means choosing words carefully.
Trump Pits Video Game Makers Against Harshest Critics In Closed-Door Meeting
After the Parkland high school shooting, the president said video games are "really shaping young people's thoughts." Then he invited makers of those games to the White House to meet with critics.
NPR Poll: After Parkland, Number of Americans Who Want Gun Restrictions Grows
More than 9 in 10 Americans support mandatory background checks for all gun buyers. That's one finding in a new NPR/Ipsos poll that shows an increasing level of support for gun control policies.
From Bellingham to Tallahassee Students 'Walk Out' Demanding Gun Reform
Students grappling with fear and frustration after last week's fatal school shooting staged peaceful protests mourning for victims and urging a ban on assault rifles.
Deaths From Gun Violence: How The U.S. Compares With The Rest Of The World
The U.S. has the 31st highest rate in the world: 3.85 deaths due to gun violence per 100,000 people in 2016. That was eight times higher than the rate in Canada, for example.