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Nikolas Cruz killed 17 people at his former high school last Wednesday using an AR-15 rifle that he had legally purchased. (Photo: AP)

Monster under our roof: Foster couple on Florida gunman Nikolas Cruz

Cruz had odd habits, like putting a chocolate chip cookie on a sneak and cheese sandwich, and going to bed at 8 pm.

19 Feb 2018 11:06 AM IST

We are going to be the last mass shooting... We are going to change the law, she vowed -- slamming the fact 19-year-old gunman Nikolas Cruz was able to legally buy a semi-automatic firearm despite a history of troubling and violent behaviour. (Photo: AP/Representational)

We call BS: Florida shooting survivor shames Trump for gun laws

'To every politician taking donations from the NRA, shame on you!' she thundered.

18 Feb 2018 12:59 PM IST

The coffins containing the remains of people killed in a helicopter accident are carried for burial in Santiago Jimitepec, Oaxaca state, Mexico. (Photo: AP)

13 killed after minister's helicopter on quake mission crashes in...

The earthquake damaged about 50 homes in Santiago Jamiltepec, as well as the town hall and church, but no one was...

18 Feb 2018 10:05 AM IST

The disclosure spread angry disbelief among residents of the Miami suburb of Parkland where Wednesdays massacre unfolded, and led Floridas governor Rick Scott to call for FBI chief Christopher Wray to resign. (Photo: AP)

FBI chief pressured to resign amid Florida anger over tipoff...

Nikolas Cruz said, 'I'm going to be a professional school shooter.'

17 Feb 2018 6:18 PM IST

Trump urged his fellow countrymen to come together and foil the attempts of those seeking to sow confusion, discord, and rancour to be successful. (Photo: File)

Russian interference had no impact on US presidential polls: Trump

White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders said the alleged Russian interference began in 2014 before Trump declared his...

17 Feb 2018 3:44 PM IST

According to the New Yorker, the nine month relationship ended quietly, but years later -- during the 2016 presidential campaign -- McDougal sold her story. (Photo: Twitter/ @karenmcdougal98)

Amid pornstar scandal, Playboy model claims affair cover up with Trump

The president had denied having a relationship with McDougal, calling the claims 'fake news.'

17 Feb 2018 1:18 PM IST

Mrs V has been described as a wonderful teacher who was committed to her pupils well being and as someone who went out of their way to ensure her children understood lessons and to help them to succeed. (Representational Image)

How brave Indian-origin teacher saved many lives during Florida...

A math teacher, Viswanathan became cautious the moment she heard the fire alarm ring out the second time.

17 Feb 2018 11:41 AM IST

former FBI Director Robert Mueller (Photo: AP)

US indicts 13 Russian nationals for interference with 2016 election

Mueller alleges that the group posed as Americans and controlled social media accounts that focused on divisive social...

17 Feb 2018 8:09 AM IST

The Trump administration has made clear that the US wants a productiveâ€ relationship with China, and the two countries must work to manage and resolve differences. (Photo: File)

China will not bully, coerce nations in Asia: Trump administration

China is involved in a widening maritime dispute with several Southeast Asian countries over islands in the...

16 Feb 2018 5:52 PM IST

At a hearing to confirm nominees for top State Department roles, senators said they had been told by members of President Donald Trumps national security team that no such idea was even on the table. (Photo: File)

US lawmakers say, possibility of 'bloody nose' strike on N Korea zero

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has vowed to pursue a diplomatic solution.

16 Feb 2018 3:14 PM IST

Even in the darkness of the whole incident, light shone through the story of a 15-year-old victim, Peter Wangs brave story. (Photo: AP/Representational)

15-yrs-old Florida victim held door for classmates before being gunned...

Aaron Chan, Wang's cousin, last saw the little hero holding the door for his classmates in his ROTC uniform.

16 Feb 2018 2:12 PM IST

Democrats have said the shooting underscores the need for tougher gun laws, but Trump did not mention the issue in his brief address, delivered from the White House. (Photo: File)

Will improve school safety, address mental illness: Trump after...

Trump said he was making plans to meet with families in Parkland, Florida.

16 Feb 2018 1:15 PM IST