
Alcaraz and Djokovic demand attention at French Open; Ruud and Zverev are in the semis, too
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2023-06-08 21:58

Gavin Newsom proposes Constitutional amendment for gun safety
California Governor Gavin Newsom has called on states to join him to adopt a 28th Amendment to the US Constitution that would enshrine constitutional protections and gun safety measures while preserving the Second Amendment’s right to bear arms. His proposal – which would require a convention of the states, with two-thirds of all state legislatures joining in support – would raise the federal minimum age to purchase a firearm to 21, mandate universal background checks and a “reasonable” waiting period for buying a gun, and prohibit all civilian purchases of assault weapons “that serve no other purpose than to kill as many people as possible in a short amount of time – weapons of war our nation’s founders never foresaw,” according to the governor’s office. “Our ability to make a more perfect union is literally written into the Constitution,” according to a statement from the Democratic governor of the nation’s most-populous state. “The 28th Amendment will enshrine in the Constitution common sense gun safety measures that Democrats, Republicans, Independents, and gun owners overwhelmingly support – while leaving the [Second Amendment] unchanged and respecting America’s gun-owning tradition,” he added. It’s a long-shot effort in a nation dominated by Republican-led state legislatures and a resistance to adopting gun safety measures widely supported by most Americans. A federal ban on so-called assault weapons expired in 2004, and congressional Republicans have refused to revive it, even as public massacres and mass shootings with AR-style rifles have surged. More than 18,000 people have died from gun violence, including suicide, in 2023, according to the Gun Violence Archive. There have been at least 279 mass shootings, in which at least four people were killed or wounded, as of 8 June. The nation is on pace to hit a record number of mass killings in 2023, with an average of one every week. This is a developing story Read More DeSantis defends flying migrants to California as he meets with sheriffs near border Florida officials share video boasting of role in California migrant flights Gavin Newsom suggests kidnap charges over Ron DeSantis’s migrant flights
2023-06-08 21:55

Pakistan's Imran Khan gets bail on murder charges - lawyer
By Asif Shahzad ISLAMABAD (Reuters) -Pakistan's ousted former prime minister Imran Khan secured bail on Thursday from the Islamabad High
2023-06-08 21:46

Why Mike Pence is already struggling in the presidential race
The vice presidency can be a stepping stone to the presidency. Just ask Joe Biden, who found that serving as Barack Obama's No. 2 was the ticket to winning his party's nomination for president after two unsuccessful attempts.
2023-06-08 20:57

Religious broadcaster Pat Robertson has died at the age of 93
One-time presidential candidate and religious broadcaster Pat Robertson has died, the Christian Broadcasting Network said in a news release Thursday.
2023-06-08 20:55

DeSantis Says He Can Make the US Richer Like Florida. The Reality Is More Complicated
Governor Ron DeSantis has presided over a period of eye-catching growth for Florida’s $1.1 trillion economy. He’s betting
2023-06-08 20:50

Winona Ryder asked ex-BF Johnny Depp to explain homosexuality to a 9-year-old Christina Ricci in 'the simplest term'
'I was in Winona's trailer and...she put me on the phone with Johnny. And Johnny explained it to me'
2023-06-08 20:29

The rise of Mark Wahlberg's $400M business empire: How actor went from Wahlburgers to Hollywood 2.0
From a booming restaurant chain to a clothing line, Mark Wahlberg has already found incredible success in a number of business ventures
2023-06-08 20:29

Pat Robertson, broadcaster who helped make religion central to GOP politics, dies at 93
Religious broadcaster Pat Robertson has died
2023-06-08 20:25

The Republican presidential field is largely set. Here are takeaways on where the contest stands.
The Republican Party’s 2024 presidential field is all but set after a trio of new announcements this week
2023-06-08 20:24

Britain steps up sanctions against Belarus for its support of Russia
LONDON Britain announced a new sanctions package against Belarus on Thursday for its role in facilitating Russia's invasion
2023-06-08 19:52

'He asked for my number': Audrina Partridge reveals how she almost dated Leonardo DiCaprio
'He asked for my phone number, and we texted a little, but we never actually hung out,' Audrina Partridge revealed
2023-06-08 19:50