National Jul 8, 2022
Shock, anger and grief reverberate across world after Abe’s assassination
by Gabriel Dominguez
Japanese politicians and foreign leaders reacted with shock, condemnation, prayers and an outpouring of support in the wake of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's killing.
National Jul 8, 2022
Before fatal shooting, Abe was up close with the crowd
by Satoshi Sugiyama
As is typical in Japan, where violent crime is rare and guns are scarce, security appeared to be light on Friday morning as Abe spoke.
National Jul 8, 2022
Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe assassinated
by Takashi Yokota, Kanako Takahara and Tomoko Otake
A suspect was arrested after Abe, one of the most consequential leaders in Japan’s postwar history, was shot while campaigning in the city of Nara on Friday.
World Jul 7, 2022
How Republican-led states are targeting Wall Street with 'anti-woke' laws
by Pete Schroeder
The growing restrictions show how America's culture wars are creating new risks for U.S. companies, forcing them to balance pressure from workers and investors.
World Jul 6, 2022
Suspect in July 4 parade shooting charged with seven counts of first-degree murder
If convicted, the suspect would face a maximum sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole.
World / Crime & Legal Jul 5, 2022
Suspect captured in deadly shooting at July 4 parade in Chicago's Highland Park suburb
Police confirmed they captured 22-year-old Robert E. Crimo III in connection with the shooting that killed six people and wounded more than 36.
Commentary / World Jul 4, 2022
Mass surveillance in schools won’t prevent mass shootings
by Parmy Olson
Growing use of weapons scanners and cameras might ease parents’ worries, but they risk creating dystopian institutions for kids.
World / Crime & Legal Jun 27, 2022
Abortion and gun rulings show U.S. Supreme Court ready to ‘jolt’ system
by Greg Stohr
The rulings embraced the conservative-backed "originalist” view that the Constitution should be interpreted based on its specific words and the meaning they held when were adopted.
World | ANALYSIS Jun 26, 2022
U.S. Supreme Court conservatives assert power with abortion and gun rulings
by Lawrence Hurley
The increasingly unrestrained court has become ever more willing to take up and decisively rule on contentious issues.
World Jun 24, 2022
U.S. Senate passes gun safety bill as Supreme Court knocks down handgun limits
by David Morgan, Andrew Chung and Moira Warburton
The landmark court ruling and Senate action on gun safety illustrate the deep divide over firearms in the United States.
World Jun 22, 2022
Police response to Uvalde shooting an 'abject failure,' Texas official says
by Kanishka Singh and Brendan O'Brien
Parents and relatives of the schoolchildren and staff have expressed deep anger over police actions after the gunman entered Robb Elementary School and began shooting.