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Scot Peterson pictured in court during the trial

US school guard cleared of negligence over shooting

A jury in the United States has acquitted a former sheriff's deputy accused of failing to protect students during a 2018 mass shooting at a Florida school.

US • 29 Jun 23

'Thoughts and prayers', but will anything change?

Washington Correspondent Brian O'Donovan says the US gun laws are unlikely to change after the latest mass shootings in Texas and Ohio.

World • 04 Aug 19

The commission rejected calls to increase the minimum age required for gun purchases

Trump panel recommends guns in US schools for safety

A safety panel set up by US President Donald Trump in the wake of numerous school shootings has recommended that schools consider arming staff, using military veterans as guards and reversing Obama-era guidelines.

US • 19 Dec 18

Anthony Borges is wheeled out of a press conference by his grandfather

Parkland shooting survivor taking lawsuit

A survivor of the Florida school shooting nicknamed 'Iron Man' for his efforts to save classmates said he did not want to be labeled a "hero," as his family announced a lawsuit against authorities.

World • 07 Apr 18

Several major sponsors have withdrawn from advertising on Laura Ingraham's Fox News show

Fox News host apologises for mocking shooting survivor

At least seven companies have said they are dropping advertisements from Laura Ingraham's Fox News show after the conservative pundit mocked a teenage survivor of the Florida school massacre.

World • 30 Mar 18

Protesters fill Pennsylvania Avenue during the March For Our Lives in Washington

Crowds rally across US to urge tighter gun controls

Hundreds of thousands of Americans galvanised by last month's Florida school massacre rallied today at nationwide March For Our Lives protests led by students demanding tighter gun laws.

US • 24 Mar 18

Student Emma Gonzalez at a rally for gun control in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, today

Student criticises Trump at anti-gun rally in Florida

A student survivor of the Parkland school shooting called out US President Donald Trump today over his ties to the powerful National Rifle Association, in a poignant address to an anti-gun rally in Florida.

World • 17 Feb 18

A vigil was held for the victims in Parkland last night

Outpouring of grief for Florida shooting victims

Tributes have been paid on social media to the 17 victims of the deadly shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.

World • 16 Feb 18

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