Dr. Mikael Petrosyan, associate chief of general and thoracic surgery, poses for a portrait in his office at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C. on November 13, 2023. Eric Lee for NPR hide caption toggle caption Eric Lee for NPR Dr. Mikael Petrosyan, associate chief of general and thoracic surgery,
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Where gun violence is common, some students say physical safety is a top concern
The busy halls of North Community High School in Minneapolis in between classes. Caroline Yang for NPR hide caption toggle caption Caroline Yang for NPR The busy halls of North Community High School in Minneapolis in between classes. Caroline Yang for NPR The students at North Community High School in
‘Gun & Powder’ Review: Twin Vigilantes Stake Claim to the American West
The title of “Gun & Powder,” a thrillingly original new musical about mixed-race twin sisters who cut a path through Texas in 1893, refers to their travel essentials: a shrewd parting gift from their sharecropping mother and a touch of makeup to brighten their toasted-ivory complexions. The legend of Mary
Maine lawmakers pass sweeping gun legislation following the Lewiston mass shooting
A man walks by flowers and a sign of support for the community, Oct. 28, 2023, in the wake of the mass shootings that occurred on in Lewiston, Maine. The Maine Legislature on Thursday approved sweeping gun safety legislation nearly six months after the deadliest shooting in state history. Robert
As gun violence looms over Pennsylvania youth, local organizations offer safe spaces
Philadelphia’s Center City is seen from the Bok Building on March 28, 2024. Hannah Yoon for NPR hide caption toggle caption Hannah Yoon for NPR Philadelphia’s Center City is seen from the Bok Building on March 28, 2024. Hannah Yoon for NPR Trevor was 14 years old when he bought
Suicides make up majority of gun deaths, but remain overlooked in gun violence debate
Maura Umble and her son, Alex Patrick Umble. Maura Umble hide caption toggle caption Maura Umble Maura Umble and her son, Alex Patrick Umble. Maura Umble It was an early summer morning in 2018, and Alex Patrick Umble’s family hadn’t heard from him. His mother, Maura Umble, thought his absence
Philadelphia gun violence victims find support through residents and nonprofits
Tanya Warden, 55, sits for a portrait at her workplace in Philadelphia on Tuesday, March 26 2024. Warden’s son, Tyron Alexander, was shot multiple times and died in October 2020. Hannah Yoon for NPR hide caption toggle caption Hannah Yoon for NPR Tanya Warden, 55, sits for a portrait at
Super Bowl champ Terrell Suggs arrested after allegedly displaying gun in Starbucks drive-thru dispute
Two-time Super Bowl champion Terrell Suggs was arrested in Arizona Tuesday after police say he displayed a gun during a dispute at a Starbucks drive-thru last month. Suggs, 41, was arrested and booked into the Maricopa County jail on two counts, including assault and offenses against public order after a
Glen Powell Has ‘Zero Humility’ After ‘Top Gun’ Fame: Believes He’s ‘Incapable of Mistakes’
Getting a big head? Glen Powell has become a go-to young actor after the success of Anyone But You and Top Gun: Maverick. Now insiders are saying the 35-year-old has been ruffling some feathers with his outsized ego. “Glen has talent and charisma but almost zero humility,” an insider exclusively
Megan Fox Plays Coy About Status of Machine Gun Kelly Relationship: ‘Not For Public Consumption’
Megan Fox confirmed that she and Machine Gun Kelly previously called off their engagement during an episode of the “Call Her Daddy” podcast on Tuesday, March 19, but their current relationship status still remains up in the air. “Call Her Daddy” host Alex Cooper told Megan, 37, that she believed