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Texas school shooting: what we know so far

First victims being named as US president calls for action on gun laws

The Guardian - US

US Senator from Connecticut Chris Murphy rages in powerful speech after Texas school shooting

United States Senator from Connecticut Chris Murphy delivers an impassioned speech on the Senate floor just hours after the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School, in south-west Texas.

ABC News

‘Another Sandy Hook:’ Connecticut lawmakers, officials respond to hauntingly familiar shooting in Texas

HARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut’s lawmakers said they were heartbroken Tuesday at the news of a deadly Texas elementary school shooting that is hauntingly familiar to the elementary school massacre that took 26 lives in Newtown 10 years ago.

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‘Literally on my hands and knees’: Senator Chris Murphy’s desperate plea for gun action

Murphy, who came to Congress representing Sandy Hook’s district, called ‘bullshit’ on Republicans for focusing on mental health not guns

The Guardian - US

Texas school shooting precedes Senate hearing on pick to run ATF

WASHINGTON — Steven Dettelbach starts the most public part of his effort to become only the second person to successfully run the Senate confirmation gantlet to lead the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in a political high-wire act at a hearing Wednesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Tribune News Service

"What are we doing?": Senator Chris Murphy slams colleagues after Texas shooting

A gunman shot and killed 14 kids and one teacher at a Texas elementary school on Tuesday.

Axios

‘When will this end?’: rage over US gun violence after second mass shooting in 10 days

Lawmakers and gun control groups lead calls to to stop the carnage: ‘it is our choice to let it continue’

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Sen. Murphy begs for gun compromise after Texas shooting

Connecticut U.S. Chris Murphy came to Congress representing Sandy Hook

The Independent UK

Democratic senator pleads for action on gun violence after Texas massacre: ‘What are we doing?’

‘Why are you here if not to solve a problem as existential as this?’

The Independent UK

Murphy begs GOP over guns after shooting

"I'm here on this floor to beg, to literally get down on my hands and knees and beg my colleagues"

Salon

White House is nudged to move on stalled Garcetti nomination

WASHINGTON — One of Eric Garcetti’s top advocates in the Senate said the White House needs to make a decision on the future of the Los Angeles mayor’s bid to be ambassador to India within weeks, suggesting the embattled nomination has lingered in a state of limbo too long.

Los Angeles Times

Garcetti's nomination remains stalled in Senate

WASHINGTON — Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti's nomination to be ambassador to India is dangling by a thread in the Senate, with several Democrats continuing to express hesitation over the nomination.

Tribune News Service

US Rugby World Cups: what will 2031 and 33 mean for the American game?

From the grassroots to MLR and on to the corridors of power, rugby lovers are celebrating. But they know hard work looms

The Guardian - US

How parkrun helped turn Chris Murphy into an Australian ultramarathon champion

Chris wasn't always a runner, but now he’s winning ultramarathons, and he credits parkrun for kicking it all off.

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Los Angeles Times

Kamala Harris tests positive for coronavirus but has no symptoms

WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday became the highest ranking official in the Biden administration to test positive for the coronavirus, but was not experiencing symptoms, her office said.

The Independent UK

Kamala Harris tests positive for Covid-19, White House announces

Comes as Democratic senators also test positive for Covid-19

The Independent UK

US urges Serbia to join sanctions against its ally Russia

A U.S. Senate delegation has urged Serbia to join the rest of Europe and impose sanctions against Russia for its bloody campaign in Ukraine

The Independent UK

Gun safety activists decry inaction as US shootings surge

Democrats have spent years pledging to address the gun violence that plagues communities across the U.S. But a surge of mass shootings over the weekend served as a reminder of how little has been accomplished

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The Guardian - UK

Stop doomscrolling! The 50 cheeriest social media accounts – from dancing academics to seal pups

Now more than ever we all need to sprinkle some happiness into our social media feeds. Here are the best accounts to follow, whether you love spectacular jelly creations or hilarious Japanese mascots

The Independent UK

Key Dem senator presses Biden for 'more urgency' on guns

A leading Democratic senator is calling out President Joe Biden to show “more urgency” to address gun violence by executive action, as the prospects of legislation on Capitol Hill to pass gun control reforms remain slim

Al Jazeera

Latest Ukraine updates: Kyiv TV tower hit in alleged attack

Russia-Ukraine crisis news from March 1: Washington says Russian ‘crimes’ in Ukraine are ‘mounting by the hour’.

The Independent UK

Senators say they were denied full access to federal prison

Two U.S. senators say they were denied access to parts of a federal prison in Connecticut while trying to examine conditions there

Axios

Senators make bipartisan trip to Ukraine after divisive Russian sanctions vote

"The fear is that from the outside world, Congress looks hopelessly divided," said Sen. Chris Murphy.

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