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Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz had plenty more ammo

School shooting suspect Nikolas Cruz had five more fully loaded magazines, one of which was marked with a swastika, sources tell NBC News.

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Trump would have run in to Florida school shooting

Donald Trump told a gathering of state governors that he would have run in to the Florida school shooting unarmed, in a further escalation of his attack on the officers who were present at the scene.

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"Arming teachers will not save lives" - Dunblane campaigner

The father of a five-year-old girl who died in the UK's school shooting in Scotland in 1996 warns Donald Trump's suggestion to arm teachers in the wake of the Florida shooting will not save lives.

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US companies cut ties with the National Rifle Association

An exodus of corporate names, ranging from a major insurer to car rental brands and a household moving company, began after the gun lobbby group launched a counter-offensive against a student-led campaign for tighter US gun laws.

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Parkland's teachers return to work with heavy hearts

Back to school and back to business for the school's staff, but life will never be the same for this Floridan community after 17 of its young people lost their lives.

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US teacher's union rejects guns

Many teachers feel the presence of guns would only make school more dangerous

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US gun lobby chief slams critics who 'exploit' Florida school attack

The head of the US National Rifle Association accused 'elites' of seeking political gain with their calls for gun controls. Donald Trump called the NRA 'Great American Patriots' but also spoke of reforms.

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Euroviews. Florida shooting aftermath: How media errors can make mass shootings w

As the nation engages in yet another bout of introspection, journalists must also look inward.

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Strong emotions as Florida shooting families meet Trump

Anger and tears marked a White House meeting between the US President and those affected by last week's school shooting in Parkland that left 17 people dead

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Trump reveals 'cheat sheet' on empathy at meeting with shooting surviv

The president accidentally revealed a cue card with scribbled phrases including "I hear you" during a meeting with school shooting survivors at the White House.

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Trump: "Arm teachers to keep schools safe"

The president made the comment during an emotional hour-long "listening session" at the White House with survivors of the Parkland shooting, who urged him not to let it happen again

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Oprah and Spielberg to donate to gun control campaign

The Hollywood A-listers have pledged to match a more-than 400,000-euro donation made by George and Amal Clooney to the 'March For Our Lives' rally.

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Trump pushes for gun 'bump stocks' ban

US President Donald Trump has signed an order to ban bump-stock devices, which were used by a gunman who killed 58 Las Vegas concert-goers last year.

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Florida reignites the gun control debate

In the US, the gun control debate re-emerges: as a protest is held in Fort Lauderdale a gun show takes place in Miami.

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Trump visits Florida school shooting survivors

The US president praised first responders and police during his visit to Florida but remained silent over gun control measures.

United Kingdom

Expert says culture & legal loopholes behind America's gun carnage

Criminologist also blames American myth of "armed lawbringer" and patchwork approach nationally, with data on mental health or previous convictions often unavailable for background checks.

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Parkland mass shooting divides America's politicians...again

While young people in Florida are praised for their response, with many calling for sensible gun controls, the Republicans refuse to consider firearms themselves as the problem, while the Democrats try to hold them and the NRA to task.

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Florida shooting suspect Nikolas Cruz charged with murder

The 19-year-old has been charged with murder after one of the deadliest school shootings in US history

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Man charged over armour-piercing bullet sale to Las Vegas gunman

An ammunition dealer who has acknowledged selling hundreds of rounds of tracer bullets to a gunman responsible for killing 58 people in Las Vegas has been charged with conspiracy to make and sell armour-piercing ammunition without a license

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'Wheels Up, Guns Down' ride through Miami

Dozens of riders hit the streets in what they say is a rally against gun violence.