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Suspect arrested for Florida Islamic mosque fire

The suspect, who may spend life in prison, was already well known to local law enforcement with a prior criminal history and status as a habitual offender.

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Orlando nightclub shooter’s mosque set on fire

Authorities say a man on a motorcycle started the fire with the help of an accelerant poured around the building’s door.

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Death penalty ‘unconstitutional’ for Charleston church mass shooter 

Attorneys for the man charged with the murder of nine parishioners at a historic black church in Charleston, South Carolina, last year are asking prosecutors to drop their pursuit of the death penalty.

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Brady Campaign pulls PSA within 24 hours after backlash

On Thursday, the Brady Campaign posted a two minute spot online for their Zero Minutes of Fame campaign billed to scrub the names of notorious killers from search results. They swapped it out for a 14-second one on Friday.

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The Sandy Hook lawsuit

A USA Today editorial titled, “Sandy Hook parent: Hold Remington accountable,” explains there opposition to the sale of what they refer to as “military killing machines.”

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Yale researcher offers resource to would-be mass shooters

One Yale researcher, who himself struggled with the urge to kill, created a resource for would-be mass shooters going through tough times.

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Rifle of America’s “first active shooter” up for grabs (VIDEO)

Perhaps one of the most infamous firearms ever carried by a criminal in his final act, the bolt-action rifle among those used by Charles Whitman in the 1966 University of Texas shootings, is for sale.

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