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'Kids have died!': Angela Rye has 'accidental tantrum' schooling GOP panelist on the NRA

During a discussion about the activism expressed at , commentator Angela Rye refused to let the National Rifle Association off the hook for being out of touch with Americans.

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New York state's Utica College on lockdown after getting threats

Utica College in upstate New York ordered students to shelter in place on Monday after it received threats from a person saying he was armed with a weapon, school and police officials said.

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Georgia GOP official shares video claiming Parkland students ‘rehearsed’ massacre before ‘fake shooting’

The vice chairman of the Republican Party in Cobb County, Georgia promoted a video that claims the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida was faked.

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John Oliver's expose on NRA TV reveals their apocalyptic vision of America with 'gun porn' for men and pink pistols for ladies

In Sunday's "Last Week Tonight," host John Oliver did a hard-hitting report and commentary on the National Rifle Association.

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Common begins Oscar nominated song with a powerful message: 'Tell the NRA they're in God's way'

Singer, songwriter Common joined Andra Day singing "Stand up for Something" with a powerful message to feminists, DREAMers and the Parkland, Florida community fighting the NRA.

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'You’re a spokesmodel not a hit man:' Dana Loesch roasted for absurd pre-Oscars video

Today is a tough day for NRA spokesperson Dana Loesch.

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Former Ohio AG says he regrets 'devil's bargain' with the NRA: 'I had abandoned my principles and sold my soul'

Former Attorney General of Ohio, Marc Dann, was a state senator before winning office as thew third most-powerful politician in the state in 2007. He resigned a year later, after sexual harassment allegations involving Dann and his staff, and an extramarital affair with a subordinate, surfaced. Since then, he's been a lawyer in Cleveland.

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Ohio mom arrested after her 8-year-son shoots his 4-year-old sister multiple times

An Ohio mom was arrested after her 8-year-old son shot his 4-year-old sister.

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Florida event center ripped for allowing gun show to run at same time as high school girls basketball tournament

An event facility in Lakeland, Florida, is under fire as parents attending the girls basketball high school state finals were stunned to see gun owners using the facility too while openly carrying assault rifles and shotguns.

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Watch: Florida Republican tells colleagues that 'thoughts and prayers' are the only defense against evil

Republican state senator Kelli Stargel lectured her fellow Florida lawmakers and constituents during a special session Saturday, taking to the floor to deliver a speech in which she advocated against gun control, against banning assault weapons, against allowing local towns and cities to make their own laws to restrict guns, while arguing in favor of arming teachers. Senator Stargel also attacked those who mock the "thoughts and prayers" she offers when there is yet another mass shooting.

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Watch: Frantic Florida lawmaker has a complete meltdown in bonkers AM Joy interview about arming teachers

In a interview that occasionally spiraled into chaos, MSNBC host Joy Reid peppered a Florida congressman about his knowledge of gun laws and the history of restrictions on weapons, that turned into a shouting match with the congressman.

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Parkland dad who lost daughter busts Marco Rubio for attacking him on Twitter -- but refusing to speak with him

Appearing on "AM Joy," the father of a teen who was killed at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida scalded Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) for using Twitter to attack the teens and families affected by the shooting that killed 17.

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Watch ex-AG Holder explain to Parkland survivor David Hogg the steps he needs to take to beat the NRA

During the "Overtime" portion of the HBO's "Real Time," former Attorney General Eric Holder engaged Parkland survivor David Hogg in a fascinating discussion on how the NRA has manipulated gun laws in the U.S., with Holder giving the teen some tips for fighting back.

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