Florida Republican congressman calls for ban on assault weapon sales, other measures
A Republican congressman from Florida announced his support for a ban on assault weapon sales Friday in an op-ed in The New York Times.
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Former NFL player's social media post prompts closure of California school
A former NFL player who attended a prestigious private high school in Los Angeles was detained by police Friday in connection with a social media post that prompted the closure of the school due to security concerns, according to two law enforcement sources familiar with the matter.
After deadly shooting, Florida governor calls for raising minimum age to buy guns
A week after one of the deadliest mass shootings in modern US history, Florida Gov. Rick Scott announced a comprehensive plan to keep students safe in his state, including suggestions to raise the minimum age to buy a gun, keep weapons out of the hands of the mentally ill and ban the sale of bump stocks.
