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Lucy Diavolo

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Politics

Meet the Minnesota Legislator Who Did a 24-Hour Sit-in for Gun Control

"My bottom was sore, but my spirits were high."
Politics

The Toronto Van Attack Suspect Has Been Charged With 10 Counts of Murder

Police still have not revealed any possible motive.
Politics

Police Confiscated the Waffle House Shooting Suspect's Weapons in 2017

The guns ended up with the shooting suspect's father.
Politics

One Person Has Been Injured in a Florida School Shooting

A suspect is currently in custody.
Politics

Four Student Protesters Were Arrested Outside Paul Ryan's Office

The protesters said their sit-in was "a message for common sense gun control."
Politics

Donald Trump's Lawyer Also Represented Sean Hannity

Following an FBI raid on Michael Cohen, Hannity's name was dropped during a court hearing.
Politics

Paul Ryan Has Announced His Retirement

Ryan's office confirmed reports that he will not seek reelection.
Politics

Police Are Investigating the Motive Behind the YouTube HQ Shooting

Her father said she was "angry" at the site over restrictions on her content.
Politics

#NoCopAcademy Protesters Share How It Felt to Occupy Chicago’s City Hall

"The amount of support from people who were just walking by and joining in and asking about and supporting our purpose was great."
Politics

Police Officers Involved in Fatal Shooting of Alton Sterling Will Not Be Charged by the State of Louisiana

Neither of the two officers involved in the shooting will be charged by either federal or state authorities.
Politics

Alex King and D'Angelo McDade Had a Message for Their March for Our Lives Family

"We are survivors of a cruel and silent nation."
Politics

Politicians Are Paying Attention to the March for Our Lives

"Their hope gives me hope."
Politics

David Hogg Pledges to Make Gun Control an Issue in "Every Election"

"Inaction is no longer safe."
Politics

David Hogg Called out the Media for "Not Giving Black Students a Voice"

"My school is about 25% black, but the way we're covered doesn't reflect that."
Politics

School Shootings in 2018, Remembered

Keeping a record of these events is crucial for holding lawmakers accountable.
Politics

Mississippi Is Sending a Woman to the U.S. Senate for the First Time

Cindy Hyde-Smith is a former Democrat who worked on Trump's 2016 campaign.
Politics

Research Has Shown Most School Shooters Aren't That Interested in Violent Video Games, So Why Is President Trump?

Three experts explain their research on violent video games and real-world violence.
Politics

A 17-Year-Old Was Killed in Another School Shooting

Police are investigating the shooting as an accident.
Politics

This Democrat Running Against Paul Ryan Was Arrested at a DACA Demonstration

Randy Bryce participated in a student protest to mark the March 5 repeal deadline.
Politics

Robert Mueller Subpoenaed Communications Between Donald Trump and His Closest Advisors, Says Report

The special counsel's new subpoena to an unnamed witness reportedly names Hope Hicks, Steve Bannon, Corey Lewandowski, and others.
Politics

A Suspect Has Been Arrested in the Central Michigan University Shooting

Officials have confirmed that the two victims were the parents of the suspected shooter.
Mental Health

Ohio Teen Died After Allegedly Planning a Shooting

It highlights the potential contagion effect that research has shown occurs after violent events.
Politics

Hope Hicks Announces Resignation as White House Communications Director

Just yesterday, she reportedly told Congress that she sometimes had to tell "white lies" for her job.
Politics

Parkland Students Posted Emotional Tributes for Their First Day Back at School

"I have all my friends here with me and it just makes me feel like I'm not alone in this situation."