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Homicides in US dropped by 12% in 2023, but country set a record for mass shootings, expert says
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Homicides in US dropped by 12% in 2023, but country set a record for mass shootings, expert says

Texas attacks add to record-setting year for US mass shootings
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Texas attacks add to record-setting year for US mass shootings

Why are there fewer serial killers now than there used to be?
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Why are there fewer serial killers now than there used to be?

Access to guns, mental health should be the focus following Michigan State shooting, Northeastern experts say
Two white crosses stand over a memorial to students killed at Michigan State University

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Access to guns, mental health should be the focus following Michigan State shooting, Northeastern experts say

Forensic genealogy starred in apprehension of Idaho murder suspect—but was it necessary?
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Forensic genealogy starred in apprehension of Idaho murder suspect—but was it necessary?

Grief and contemplation. At site of Sandy Hook shooting on 10th anniversary, Northeastern experts reflect
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Grief and contemplation. At site of Sandy Hook shooting on 10th anniversary, Northeastern experts reflect

Northeastern professor receives two EPPY Awards for mass killings database
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Northeastern professor receives two EPPY Awards for mass killings database

In wake of Colorado Springs massacre, 2022 is deadliest year for mass shootings, Northeastern expert says
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In wake of Colorado Springs massacre, 2022 is deadliest year for mass shootings, Northeastern expert says

Virginia slayings raise questions about guns on campus and school shootings overall, Northeastern professor says

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Virginia slayings raise questions about guns on campus and school shootings overall, Northeastern professor says

Northeastern professor’s Mass Killings Database goes public
Two people embrace in grief outside a makeshift memorial created after the mass killing at Robb Elementary School

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Northeastern professor’s Mass Killings Database goes public

America mourns another school shooting. Why is it so difficult to strengthen US gun laws?
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America mourns another school shooting. Why is it so difficult to strengthen US gun laws?

Here’s how the $73M Sandy Hook settlement against a gunmaker could prompt more suits
A vigil by families of the Sandy Hook school shooting victims.

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Here’s how the $73M Sandy Hook settlement against a gunmaker could prompt more suits