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Biden wants to boost background checks on gun buyers. But it's hard without Congress

During a visit to Monterey Park, Calif., Biden announced an executive order that aims to increase the number of background checks that take place and support communities impacted by gun violence.

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Biden to announce executive order on gun sale background checks

President Joe Biden will announce an executive order Tuesday that instructs the Justice Department to increase the number of background checks on gun sales nationwide, according to senior administration officials.

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The NYPD’s most decorated detective on surviving America’s deadliest precinct: ‘It would horrify you to see what a human can do to another human’

Ralph Friedman achieved legendary status in the NYPD during his 13 years working the tough streets of the South Bronx in the 1970s and ’80s. After writing a book and making a TV show, the 74-year-old tells Bevan Hurley that one burning ambition remains

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1 victim's life still in danger after Hamburg shooting

Authorities say one victim’s life is still in danger after last week’s shooting at a Jehovah’s Witness hall in Hamburg in which a former member of the congregation killed six people and then himself

The Independent UK

Thomas Cashman ex lover 'not interested in Olivia reward money', court heard

The woman said she came forward before any mention of a £100,000 Crimestoppers reward

Liverpool Echo

Joe Biden expected to sign surprise gun control executive order on visit to Monterey Park mass shooting site

President Joe Biden is expected to sign an executive order aiming to increase the number of background checks to buy guns

The Independent UK

Poland's justice minister seen carrying pistol in his belt

Poland’s divisive justice minister, Zbigniew Ziobro, has drawn surprised comments after a gust of wind revealed that he carries a gun tucked in his belt

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Major police probe continues into double shooting after huge fight outside pub

One man was taken to hospital, while two men remain in police custody

Manchester Evening News

Sen. Chris Murphy on Biden, Cruz, guns

Connecticut senator talks about America's massive gun problem, his feud with Ted Cruz and Joe Biden's big wins

Salon

Biden expected to sign new executive order on gun control

President Joe Biden is expected to sign an executive order aiming to increase the number of background checks to buy guns

The Independent UK

Biden takes executive action on background checks for guns

But it will require federal legislation to achieve what universal background checks.

Axios

Joe Biden unveils executive order to crack down on law-breaking gun sellers

Merrick Garland, the attorney general, tasked with moving the country ‘as close to universal background checks as possible’

The Guardian - US

Three-year-old accidentally shoots and kills four-year-old sister after being left alone with loaded gun

‘The three-year-old is the alleged shooter. It appears to be unintentional’

The Independent UK

Woman who had 'fling' with Thomas Cashman believed she was pregnant with his child

Witness claims man accused of murdering Olivia Pratt-Korbel attended her home after shooting

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‘Missed opportunities’ before police officer ambushed

Coroner Terry Ryan says there were missed opportunities before Queensland police officer Brett Forte was shot and killed by Ricky Maddison in 2017.

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Biden news – live: President hails Monterey Park’s ‘unbreakable spirit’ as he issues gun control order

President highlights administration’s efforts to reduce gun violence in wake of mass shootings

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Finks bikies not guilty of Mongol 'revenge' shooting

Two Finks bikies have been found not guilty of the attempted murder of rival Mongols bikie Rocco Curra, in a shooting prosecutors argued was a revenge attack.

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'Several systemic factors' may have contributed to fatal shooting of Queensland police officer Brett Forte by Ricky Maddison, coroner finds

Handing down his findings in Brisbane today, State Coroner Terry Ryan said there were "several systemic factors that may have contributed" to Senior Constable Forte's death.

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Florida House panel backs law that would lower rifle-buying age to 18

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The minimum age of a person to buy a rifle and other long guns in Florida could be lowered from age 21 to age 18, reversing legislation enacted after Parkland’s school shooting.

Daily Mirror

Environmental activist was shot 14 times by police during peaceful protest at 'Cop City'

Environmental activist Manuel Esteban Paez Terán, 26, was shot at the site of a planned Atlanta, US, $90million (£72million) public safety training in Atlanta’s South River Forest on January 18

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Widow slams police over 'disgraceful' ambush probe

A Queensland Police inquiry into an officer's fatal shooting was "nothing short of disgraceful", his widow has told media after inquest findings were delivered.

Tribune News Service

Bill would require Georgia schools to drill for armed intruders

ATLANTA — Gov. Brian Kemp will get to sign legislation he sought that would require schools to prepare for armed intruders.

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Family ‘did not find answers’ in second autopsy of slain Georgia activist, attorney says

ATLANTA — The family of Manuel Esteban Paez Teran, the activist killed in January by Georgia State Patrol troopers during a clearing operation at the site of Atlanta’s planned public safety training center, on Monday released a private autopsy conducted after the DeKalb County coroner performed the initial examination for…

The Independent UK

Jurors see cellphone data of XXXTentacion's accused killers

Jurors deliberating the fate of three men accused of murdering rising rap star XXXTentacion reviewed videos, photos and text messages seized from two of their cellphones

The Guardian - US

New York truck attacker avoids death sentence as jurors unable to agree

Split between jurors means convicted killer of October 2017 attack gets an automatic sentence of life in prison without parole

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