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Gun Violence: Comparing The U.S. With Other Countries

The latest data on deaths by gun violence shows how the U.S. ranks among rich nations and lower income countries.
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Editor's Note: This story was originally published in October and has been republished with updates in the wake of the Texas gun violence.

Barely a month after the massacre in Las Vegas, another horrific attack has underscored the persistence of gun violence in the United States. At least 26 people are dead after Devin Patrick Kelley opened fire at the First

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