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Opinion: Another mass shooting, but nothing changes

A memorial for the victims of the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School is seen on May 27, 2022 in Uvalde, Texas. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images hide caption

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Simon Says

Opinion: Another mass shooting, but nothing changes

NPR's Scott Simon remarks on what has become a never-ending parade of mass shootings in the U.S., and the lack of effort over the years to address them.

Parents in Uvalde left with agonizing what ifs about police response

by Pien Huang

Parents in Uvalde left with agonizing what ifs about police response

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The NRA's annual meeting is underway, with only minor changes

by Tim Mak

The NRA's annual meeting is underway, with only minor changes

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Opinion: Another mass shooting, but nothing changes

by Scott Simon

Opinion: Another mass shooting, but nothing changes

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Week in politics: Revived debate on guns; Universal background checks; Primary races

by Domenico Montanaro

Week in politics: Revived debate on guns; Universal background checks; Primary races

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Orthodox Church in Ukraine has decided to cut ties with Russia

by Julian Hayda

Orthodox Church in Ukraine has decided to cut ties with Russia

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What it means for pop music to raise awareness about intimate partner violence

by Isabella Gomez Sarmiento

What it means for pop music to raise awareness about intimate partner violence

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A son remembers his father, an Army band trumpeter

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The Indianapolis 500 is looking to diversify its audience

by Jill Sheridan

The Indianapolis 500 is looking to diversify its audience

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What does a black hole sound like? NASA has an answer

A bounty of black holes surround the Sagittarius A supermassive black hole which lies at the center of our Milky Way Galaxy. NASA/CXC/Columbia Univ./C. Hailey et al. hide caption

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What does a black hole sound like? NASA has an answer

by Matthew Schuerman , Michael Radcliffe

What does a black hole sound like? NASA has an answer

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Movies you missed: Back to the Future

by Danny Hensel , Scott Simon , Marc Rivers

Movies you missed: Back to the Future

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The Uvalde shooting renews questions about school security

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Uvalde elementary school shooting

The Uvalde shooting renews questions about school security

by John Burnett , Marisa Peñaloza

The Uvalde shooting renews questions about school security

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COVID-19 cases are on the rise, yet again

by Selena Simmons-Duffin

COVID-19 cases are on the rise, yet again

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Former Southern Baptist Church members blame all-male leadership

by Blake Farmer

Former Southern Baptist Church members blame all-male leadership

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'The Occupant' is an unexpected window into the war in Ukraine

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Saturday sports: Rival teams unite to condemn gun violence

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Beach grass could be key to protecting the Aquinnah Wampanoag homeland

by Eve Zuckoff

Beach grass could be key to protecting the Aquinnah Wampanoag homeland

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30 years ago, she survived a mass shooting. Now, she advocates for concealed carry

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Jorge Drexler's 'Tinta y Tiempo' navigates connection during social isolation

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Parents in Uvalde left with agonizing what ifs about police response

The NRA's annual meeting is underway, with only minor changes

Opinion: Another mass shooting, but nothing changes

Week in politics: Revived debate on guns; Universal background checks; Primary races

Orthodox Church in Ukraine has decided to cut ties with Russia

What it means for pop music to raise awareness about intimate partner violence

A son remembers his father, an Army band trumpeter

The Indianapolis 500 is looking to diversify its audience

What does a black hole sound like? NASA has an answer

Movies you missed: Back to the Future

The Uvalde shooting renews questions about school security

COVID-19 cases are on the rise, yet again

Former Southern Baptist Church members blame all-male leadership

'The Occupant' is an unexpected window into the war in Ukraine

Saturday sports: Rival teams unite to condemn gun violence

Beach grass could be key to protecting the Aquinnah Wampanoag homeland

30 years ago, she survived a mass shooting. Now, she advocates for concealed carry

Jorge Drexler's 'Tinta y Tiempo' navigates connection during social isolation

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