Feb 16 Read the full indictment of 13 Russian nationals for 2016 election interference By Erica R. Hendry A grand jury indictment from special counsel Robert Mueller on Friday details how 13 Russian nationals worked in “varying capacities” with Internet Research Agency, a Russian troll farm, to interfere with the U.S. electoral and political process, including the 2016… Continue reading
Feb 16 Mueller probe indicts 13 Russian nationals for meddling in 2016 elections By Eric Tucker, Associated Press The defendants are accused of violating U.S. criminal laws to interfere with American elections and the political process. Continue reading
Feb 16 FBI says it received tip on Florida school shooting suspect but did not investigate By Associated Press A tipster who was close to the suspected shooter at a high school in Florida called the FBI and provided information about the teen's guns and his erratic behavior, including his expressed desire to kill people and his disturbing social… Continue reading
Feb 16 Analysis: 10 ways we can prevent school shootings right now By Elizabeth Englander, Bridgewater State University Because educators observe students’ emotional and behavioral development daily, they are best positioned to detect troubled behaviors and intervene. Continue reading
Feb 16 Little action in Congress after shootings, despite lots of talk By Matthew Daly, Associated Press In a rare comment that appeared unscripted, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said he would speak to Trump and fellow Cabinet members about gun violence. Continue reading
Feb 16 Could a tip to the FBI have stopped the Florida shooting? By Michael Balsamo, Sadie Gurman, Associated Press The massacre at a Florida high school is again raising concerns about whether the FBI missed signs that might have stopped a mass shooting. Continue reading
Feb 16 Six friends planned to play basketball after school. Then the shooting started. By Jason Dearen, Associated Press "We've created a bond you can't break," Jonathan said. "Going through a situation like this has brought us even closer together."… Continue reading
Feb 15 Watch 7:20 Florida school grieves deadly shooting by teen suspect with troubled past By PBS News Hour A routine day turned into terror at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, on Wednesday. Authorities say 19-year-old Nikolas Cruz has confessed to killing 17 people, and charged him with premeditated murder, as a clearer picture emerged… Continue watching
Feb 15 Watch 5:43 News Wrap: Senate fails to pass 4 immigration bills By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Thursday, the Senate voted on a series of immigration measures but came up short. A bipartisan compromise came closest to the needed 60 votes, but President Trump threatened a veto. Also, Sen. Chuck Grassley leveled a… Continue watching
Feb 15 The 17 victims of the Florida high school shooting By Corinne Segal Here is a full list of victims released by Broward County's Sheriff's Office. Continue reading