Theapproach to gun laws in each of the 12 countries varieswidely depending on whether owning a gun is considered a right ora privilege.
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Northern US and Canada will have rare chance to see Northern Lights, forecast says
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Space Weather Prediction Center suggests thattheaurora borealis —or Northern Lights —could be visible as far south as Iowa andColorado.
4-year-old girl among critically injured, was gunned down as she prayed with father at New Zealand mosque
In Christchurch, New Zealand, a self-described racist is accused of opening fire in 2 mosques, killing 49. A manifesto has been found.
Australia bans tour by alt-right star Milo Yiannopoulos over New Zealand massacre remarks
Australia — home of the suspected gunman in the killing of 49 people at a New Zealand mosque — has banned right-wing commentator Milo Yiannopoulos from touring over his social media response to the massacre.
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Flu season is supposed to be winding down, but 20 states report highest level of activity
Flu season should be winding down, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it’s still going strong.
Amid reports that North Korea rocket launch facility operational; Trump would be ‘very surprised’ if Kim Jong Un renews testing
Amid reports that aNorth Koreanrocket launch facility isoperational, President Donald Trump said he would “very disappointed” if he saw signs of any renewed testing.
Russian lawmakers pass bill to punish online sites for spreading ‘fake news’
Russian lawmakers passed a series of bills to punish online sites and journalists for spreading “fake news.”
Russian security services nabbed 600 foreign spies last year, Putin says
Russian president Vladimir Putin told a gathering of the Federal Security Service that foreign spies are stepping up attempts to steal secrets.
Major weekend winter storm packing heavy snow begins 2,500-mile cross-country sprint
A major winter storm threatens heavy snow and rain from California to New England this weekend. Forecasters warn Midwest motorists could be stranded.
Trump praises his Scottish golf course for its beauty and diplomatic links with UK
The president’s out-of-the blue praise for the links near Aberdeen follows his loss last week in a suit over a nearby wind farm.