The archive of all headlines from October 05, 2017, organized by time of publication.
The authorities are looking to interview everyone who crossed paths with the Las Vegas gunman, Stephen Paddock, in recent weeks.In a statement, Mr. Paddock’s girlfriend said he did nothing that she “understood in any way to be a warning that something horrible like this was going to happen.”
The girlfriend of the gunman behind the massacre in Las Vegas was met by federal agents when she arrived in the U.S. on a late-night flight, and investigators were to interview her Wednesday.Mass shooting at music festival in Las Vegas
Her interview with agents dashed any immediate hope that she could help unlock the mysteries of a shooting that left 59 dead and more than 500 injured.
While Stephen Paddock first began buying guns two decades ago, the majority of the 47 guns he owned had been purchased since October 2016, a federal source told the Los Angeles Times.Mass shooting at music festival in Las Vegas
Despite adamant resistance to all manner of gun regulation for decades, some top Republicans said they saw no purpose for the “bump stock” device used by the Las Vegas gunman.The accessory, which can sell for as little as $99.99, allows anybody to modify semi-automatic rifles to mimic the firing capability of automatic weapons.
While Stephen Paddock first began buying guns two decades ago, the majority of the 47 guns he owned had been purchased since October 2016, a federal source told the Los Angeles Times.
Despite adamant resistance to all manner of gun regulation for decades, some top Republicans said they saw no purpose for the “bump stock” device used by the Las Vegas gunman, Stephen Paddock.The accessory, which can sell for as little as $99.99, allows anybody to modify semi-automatic rifles to mimic the firing capability of automatic weapons.
Despite adamant resistance to all manner of gun regulation for decades, some top Republicans said they saw no purpose for the “bump stock” device used by the Las Vegas gunman, Stephen Paddock.The accessory, which can sell for as little as $99.99, allows semiautomatics to mimic the firing capability of fully automatic weapons.
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President and first lady meet victims after Trump criticized again for making inappropriate comments in wake of a national tragedy
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Despite adamant resistance to all manner of gun regulation for decades, some top Republicans said they saw no purpose in the “bump stock” device used by the Las Vegas gunman, Stephen Paddock.The accessory, which can sell for as little as $99.99, allows semiautomatics to mimic the firing capability of fully automatic weapons.
Agent overseeing FBI investigation says ‘theories are great’ after sheriff speculates that Stephen Paddock could have had assistance
Authorities have long discussed the threat of terrorism by a sniper in a crowded area and the reality that there are relatively few tools to prevent or quickly stop such an attack.
Despite adamant resistance to all manner of gun regulation for decades, some top Republicans said they saw no purpose in the “bump stock” device used by the Las Vegas gunman, Stephen Paddock.The accessory, which can sell for as little as $99.99, allows semiautomatics to mimic the firing capability of fully automatic weapons.
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House speaker Paul Ryan signals Republicans will consider restrictions on controversial bump stocks, which officials say gunman fixed to 12 of his rifles
Police say they are aware of reports that Stephen Paddock booked rooms in a Chicago hotel overlooking one of the nation’s largest music festivals, as investigators try to retrace the killer’s steps.
‘Devices designed to allow semi-automatic rifles to function like fully-automatic rifles’ should be subject to added rules, says NRA CEO Wayne La Pierre
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The National Rifle Association endorsed tighter restrictions on rapid-fire devices like the one used by the Las Vegas gunman, Stephen Paddock.It was a rare, if small, step for a group that for years has vehemently opposed any new gun controls.
NRA makes rare concession on device that turns guns into rapid-fire weapons but says outlawing firearms ‘will do nothing to prevent further attacks’
Tropical Storm Nate formed Thursday morning and is forecast to strike very close to New Orleans, Louisiana, as a Category 1 hurricane this weekend. Florida’s western Panhandle, an area that includes Pensacola, was also under threat as it was on the eastern edge of Nate’s forecast cone. Nate is…
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The NRA's blessing backs federal regulation, not law, and likely will increase the number of Republicans willing to back restrictions.
NRA makes rare concession on device that turns guns into rapid-fire weapons but says outlawing firearms ‘will do nothing to prevent further attacks’
The Las Vegas massacre has forced a breach in Republicans' solid opposition to additional gun restrictions, prompting party leaders as well as the National Rifle Assn. to say they will consider banning so-called bump stocks, which can turn assault rifles into virtual machine guns. The White House…
NRA makes concession on device that turns guns into rapid-fire weapons but says outlawing firearms ‘will do nothing to prevent further attacks’