A far-right gunman opened fire at a Texas mall on Saturday, killing at least eight people.
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** A far-right gunman opened fire at a Texas mall on Saturday, killing at least eight people.
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The chief of police in Allen, TX, said the gunman, 33-year-old Mauricio Garcia, acted alone. Investigators are looking into the shooter's potential links to the far right.
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** Children found working until 2AM at McDonald’s
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Two children were found working unpaid shifts until 2 a.m. at a Kentucky McDonald's during a Department of Labor investigation into child labor violations. The investigation points to a larger problem of underpaid and overworked minors.
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** Serbian President promises action after back-to-back shootings
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After two shootings, President Vucic said he would take steps toward the "practical disarmament" of the country by banning new gun permits, increasing penalties for illegal guns, and enforcing checks on gun owners.
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** Suicide rates linked to high altitudes - Should more be done?
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Various studies have suggested a positive correlation between high altitude and suicide rates — one revealed that counties above 4,000 feet report twice more suicides compared to counties at 2,000 feet.
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** GOP billionaire pays Justice Thomas' child's tuition
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Republican billionaire megadonor Harlan Crow paid private school tuition for Justice Clarence Thomas' great-nephew Mark Martin, who Thomas raised — the latest example of Crow and Thomas breaking ethics codes and disclosure requirements.
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** All the Memes Fit to Post
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** And, In The End...
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