Ohio gun reform urged; Texas prepares for Trump visit

Ohio's Republican governor bucked his party to call for expanded gun laws Tuesday and some Democrats in Texas told President Donald Trump to stay away as both states reeled from a pair of shootings that killed 31.

El Paso opens healing center ahead of Trump visit

El Paso officials opened a grief center on Tuesday to help people cope with last weekend's mass shooting at a Walmart, in which 22 people, nearly all with Latino last names, were killed and many others were wounded.

El Paso veteran died while shielding wife, granddaughter from gunfire: family

A Texas veteran killed during Saturday’s mass shooting at a Walmart in El Paso died after shielding his wife and granddaughter, 9, from gunfire, his family said.

Lawyer assigned to man charged in El Paso shooting rampage

The man suspected of killing 22 people and wounding many others at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas, has been assigned a public defender.

GOP governor urges background checks for gun sales after shooting

Facing pressure to take action after the latest mass shooting in the U.S., Ohio's Republican governor urged the GOP-led state Legislature Tuesday to pass laws requiring background checks for nearly all gun sales and allowing courts to restrict firearms access for people perceived as threats.

Medical experts: Mental illness not main driver of mass shootings

President Donald Trump's focus on "mentally ill monsters" oversimplifies the role of mental illness in public mass shootings and downplays the ease with which Americans can get firearms, experts said.

Shootings show challenges for FBI in probing domestic terror

Following two mass shootings over the weekend, President Donald Trump called on federal authorities Monday to do a better job identifying violent extremists in the U.S. But that won't be easy.

5 months on, Christchurch shooter influences others

The attack on a Texas Walmart that left 22 people dead bore all the classic hallmarks of America's cycle of mass shootings: A lone shooter. Multiple casualties. A white male accused of the crime.

After shootings, Congress weighs gun violence response

After mass shootings in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio, Congress again is confronted with the question of what, if anything, lawmakers should do to combat the scourge of gun violence afflicting the country.

Cybersecurity cut off for 'cesspool of hate' 8chan forum

The online message board 8chan was effectively knocked offline Monday after two companies cut off vital technical services following the mass shooting in El Paso, Texas, whose perpetrator was linked to the site. 8chan is known for trafficking in anonymous hate speech and incitement of hate crimes.

NJ enacts 3 gun violence intervention laws

New Jersey on Monday enacted three laws designed to help victims of gun violence avoid becoming hurt again by firearms or seeking out retaliation.

Studies show no link between video games and violence, researchers say

Do video games trigger violent behavior? Scientific studies have found no link. But the persistent theory is back in the headlines following the mass shooting in El Paso, Texas, on Saturday.

Hundreds hold vigil for shooting victims at NRA headquarters

Hundreds of people held vigil outside the National Rifle Association's headquarters in Virginia for the dozens slain in mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio.

El Paso deaths climb to 22 as city prepares for Trump visit

The Texas border city jolted by a weekend massacre at a Walmart absorbed more grief Monday as the death toll climbed to 22 and prepared for a visit from President Donald Trump over anger from El Paso residents and local Democratic leaders who say he isn't welcome and should stay away.

Ohio lawmaker blames 'open borders, 'drag queen advocates' for mass shootings
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An Ohio state lawmaker went on a Facebook tired, blaming gay marriage, drag queen advocates, open borders and fatherless children, among other things, as the reasons for the recent mass shootings.

Mexico: El Paso shooting 'act of terrorism' against Mexicans

Many in Mexico were reeling Sunday from revelations that the shooting appeared to have been aimed at Hispanics - and Mexicans in particular.

Police: Ohio shooter's sister among 9 victims killed; 27 injured

A gunman in body armor opened fire early Sunday in a popular entertainment district in Dayton, Ohio, killing nine people, including his sister, and wounded dozens of others before he was quickly slain by police, city officials said.