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After the massacre, an outpouring of love

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A woman brings lowers to a makeshift memorial. Photo: Brandon Bell/Getty Images

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McConnell directs Cornyn to work with Democrats on gun legislation

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Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and Sen. John Cornyn in 2018. Photo: Drew Angerer/Getty Images
Ivana Saric
16 mins ago - World

Blinken: China poses "most serious, longterm challenge" to world order

Tony Blinken
Antony Blinken speaks about US policy towards China at George Washington University on May 26. Photo: Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images

Uvalde shooting stirs up painful memories for El Paso residents

A girl is seen holding hands with another person while they are in a circle prayer group in Uvalde, Texas
Mourners pray in Uvalde, Texas. Photo: Jordan Vonderhaar/Getty Images

Senate Republicans block domestic terrorism bill

Law enforcement officers stand looking at a memorial following a mass shooting at Robb Elementary School on May 26, 2022 in Uvalde, Texas.
Law enforcement officers at a memorial at Robb Elementary School on May 26 in Uvalde, Texas. Photo: Brandon Bell/Getty Images

How red flag gun control laws work

Illustration of a red flag in the shape of a handgun
Illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios

Helium shortage hits birthday and graduation parties

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Dollar Tree officials said Thursday that there is a helium shortage. Photo: Getty Images
Oriana Gonzalez
Updated 3 hours ago - Politics & Policy

Court rules Trump must testify under oath in N.Y. state's investigation

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Schumer calls Texas Gov. Abbott "an absolute fraud"

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Bolt Financial's loans come due

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Illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios
Jeff Tracy
5 hours ago - Sports

High school athletes cash in big off NIL deals

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Illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios
Asher Price
7 hours ago - News

Texas schools amp up security in wake of Uvalde shooting

A photo of the front of a Round Rock ISD elementary school.
A Round Rock ISD elementary school. Photo courtesy Thomas Park/Round Rock ISD
Nicole Cobler
7 hours ago - Politics

Shooting renews political debate in gun-friendly Texas

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke interrupts a press conference held by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott following a shooting Tuesday at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde. Photo: Jordan Vonderhaar/Getty Images

Tech stocks' phantom gains and losses

Tina Reed
9 hours ago - Health

Health brands' reputations rise after pandemic

Caitlin Owens
10 hours ago - Health

Guns have become the leading cause of death for American kids

Axios
Updated 11 hours ago - World
Axios Explains: Ukraine

Dashboard: Russian invasion of Ukraine

Local musician Valeriy, 25, carries guitars to a friend's apartment while moving salvageable items from his damaged home on May 25, 2022 in Kharkiv, Ukraine.
A local musiciancarries guitars to a friend's apartment while moving salvageable items from his damaged home on May 25 in Kharkiv, Ukraine. Photo: John Moore/Getty Images
Ivana Saric
Updated 13 hours ago - Politics & Policy

Texas shooting victims killed were in same classroom, official says

Remembering the victims of the Texas school shooting

A family grieves outside of the SSGT Willie de Leon Civic Center following the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School on May 24, 2022 in Uvalde, Texas.
A family grieves outside of the SSGT Willie de Leon Civic Center on May 24 in Uvalde, Texas. Photo: Brandon Bell/Getty Images

How to talk to kids about Uvalde

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Illustration: Aïda Amer/Axios