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5 things we learned so far about the Minneapolis Catholic school shooter

Em — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 00:03:52 GMT

Law enforcement officers search the nearby neighborhood to clear the area after a shooting at the Annunciation Church on Wednesday.

Investigators are working to understand what may have driven a shooter to open fire this morning on a church, killing two children and wounding more than a dozen parishioners, who were marking the first week of class at Annu…

Americans cannot "become numb" to gun violence, Minnesota state lawmaker says

Harper Thompson — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 23:28:33 GMT

Rep. Emma Greenman introduces HF3 on the House Floor April 13. (Photo by Catherine Davis)

Democratic Minnesota State Rep. Emma Greenman emphasized that the shooting at Annunciation Catholic School has far-reaching impacts in the local community, but Americans “can’t become numb” to gun violence.

“It shattered our community today, but there are lots of thi…

Suspect's parents 'demonstrably upset,' neighbor says

TWP Team — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 23:03:27 GMT

The Minneapolis house of the suspect. Natasha Korecki / NBC News

Law enforcement officers visited the suspects home this morning and soon the parents were seen on the sidewalk of this quiet residential street, shoeless, speaking to them, said Stacey Czeck, who lives two doors down from the suspect’s family.

Czeck said the suspect’s father and a woman spok…

Presidents Biden, Obama, and Clinton say they are praying for families

TWP Team — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 22:50:34 GMT

Joe Biden, Barack Obama, and Bill Clinton. Getty Images

In statements released on social media, former presidents Joe Biden, Barack Obama, and Bill Clinton expressed their grief and sadness after today’s mass shooting in Minneapolis.

Biden, whose son Beau died in 2015 at the age of 46, said: “No parent should ever have to bury their child.”

“Jill and I are…

'Multiple injuries' in shooting, mayor says

TWP Team — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 00:45:29 GMT

Emergency personnel respond to an active shooter at 345 Park Avenue in New York City on Monday.Dan Mangan / NBC News

New York City Mayor Eric Adams said tonight that multiple people have been "shot and injured" in the Manhattan gunfire.

“Unfortunately, we had a shooting here with multiple injuries,” Adams said in a video posted to X. “The perpetrator, the…

Sen. Chuck Schumer attended New York 'No Kings rally'

TWP Team — Sat, 14 Jun 2025 23:07:00 GMT

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., posted a photo of himself on X attending the New York City "No Kings" demonstration today.

"I was so proud to be in New York City today supporting Americans making their voice heard at No Kings protests and pushing back on Donald Trump’s authoritarian push to rig the economy for his billionaire buddies," he w…

‘No Kings’ Protests Flood New York and Beyond in Bold Rebuke of Trump’s Parade Politics

Muitsson — Sat, 14 Jun 2025 21:32:34 GMT

Demonstrators gather around Bryant Park during the "No Kings" protest, Saturday, June 14, 2025, in New York.Stefan Jeremiah

NEW YORK — Tens of thousands of Americans took to the streets on Saturday in a powerful show of defiance against President Donald Trump, coinciding with his 79th birthday, Flag Day, and a controversial military parade in Washington …

Demonstrators cast Cuomo in same light as Trump at New York’s protests

Muitsson — Sat, 14 Jun 2025 19:06:50 GMT

Kayla Kelly at New York’s “No Kings” march.Matt Lavietes / NBC News

Threaded within a disdain for Trump and his immigration policies, some New Yorkers are out on the streets also protesting former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

Cuomo is running to be mayor of the city after resigning from the governorship in 2021 shortly after facing several allegations of s…

Hundreds of 'No Kings' protesters gather in Newark, New Jersey

Muitsson — Sat, 14 Jun 2025 19:02:13 GMT

Hundreds of people came out to march at Newark, New Jersey’s ‘No Kings’ protests. Despite the rain, organizers said more people came out than they anticipated, including Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and Rep. LaMonica McIver, D-N.J.

“We need to stand together as a people to realize that this is a democracy and that it’s not for kings. It’s not for one party, i…

Live coverage of the Middle East War: Opening Summary

Harper Thompson — Sat, 14 Jun 2025 09:07:45 GMT

Iranians protest in central Tehran on Friday against Israel's wave of strikes.Atta Kenare / AFP - Getty Images

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the Middle East, where Iran has launched a wave of retaliatory attacks after Israel killed scores of people and injured hundreds in a surprise attack on Friday morning that it claimed was aimed at preven…

ICE protests live updates: Weekend of rallies planned nationwide; Trump and Newsom spar over National Guard

TWP Team — Sat, 14 Jun 2025 01:20:45 GMT

WHAT WE KNOW

NATIONAL MOVEMENT: Thousands of people have rallied at demonstrations nationwide to oppose Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids. Hundreds have been arrested or detained in several cities, including Seattle, New York City and Chicago. More rallies are expected tomorrow.

TROOPS IN TEXAS AND L.A.: President Donald Trump and Defense Secretar…