Jun 24 After Orlando shooting, gun-rights’ grip on Congress slightly weakens By Alan Fram, Associated Press How has the Orlando shooting slaughter affected the politics of gun control in Congress? A bipartisan House measure barring firearms sales to some suspected terrorists nicely captures the mix of new and familiar forces in play. Continue reading
Jun 23 Pulse to hold first event since deadly shooting By Omar Etman Orlando’s Pulse nightclub will host a fundraiser on Thursday, their first event since a gunman killed 49 club-goers on June 12. Continue reading
Jun 23 Amid guns sit-in, House passes $1.1 billion Zika defense bill By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press The House has passed a $1.1 billion House-Senate measure to combat the Zika virus, but the GOP-drafted measure is a nonstarter with Senate Democrats and the Obama White House. Continue reading
Jun 20 Orlando shooting sheds light on mental health disparities in Florida’s Latino community By Joshua Barajas As families of the Orlando victims navigate a heavy burden of paperwork and funerals in the aftermath of the June 12 massacre, local Latino leaders are concerned about how the trauma will manifest in the tight-knit Latino community weeks, months,… Continue reading
Jun 19 The unique trauma of mass shootings — and how hospitals can prepare By Elisabeth Ponsot In the wake of tragedy, emergency room professionals confront how best to prepare for a mass shooting. Continue reading
Jun 19 As new investigation details emerge, Orlando survivor recalls night of terror By Michael D. Regan For the victims who survived the massacre at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, the healing process is just beginning. Continue reading
Jun 18 When there’s an active shooter, can lighting save lives? By Corinne Segal As the world mourns the victims in Orlando, lighting designers who work in clubs and theaters are asking if their tools could help keep people safe from active shooters. Continue reading
Jun 17 Citing security concerns, Turkey bans Istanbul’s gay pride march By Eugene Mason In response, parade organizers are speaking out against the ban. They said stopping the parade is illegal, and they promised to take the issue to court. Continue reading
Jun 16 This computer algorithm might be able to predict the next ISIS attack By Nsikan Akpan Want to stop an ISIS attack? Don’t start with lone wolves, according to new computer analysis of pro-ISIS groups on social media. Continue reading
Jun 16 Obama in Orlando: We can’t wipe away hatred in the world, but we can stop some tragedies By Josh Lederman, Associated Press President Barack Obama was undertaking a grim and delicate mission to Orlando, Florida on Thursday, offering solace after the worst mass shooting in modern U.S. history. Continue reading