When gun violence erupts in America, the local mayor is often first to comfort families and try to heal the community. There have been more than 35,000 incidents of gun violence so far this year, blamed for more than 9,200 deaths. Of those, 261 are considered mass shootings. Adriana Diaz spoke to four mayors, one of whom had to respond to a massacre less than two weeks ago. They’re part of a growing bipartisan chorus of local politicians pushing Congress to take action on guns. Source

New York subway station evacuation caused delays to multiple subway lines during morning commute Source

“Shy” Ural Airlines pilot Damir Yusupov was lauded as hero for smooth emergency landing after birds choked both of his engines Source

The daughter of a man killed by a gunman targeting African Americans in a Kentucky supermarket is speaking out about her legal fight to change the store’s gun policy. A gunman last October killed two people in a Kroger outside Louisville. The company does not prohibit customers from taking firearms inside stores. Jericka Duncan reports. Source

Rupert Hogg’s resignation follows participation by some of the airline’s employees in anti-government protests Source

Government in Congo’s previously unaffected South Kivu province says 1 person there has died and their child is being treated Source

Government says day after rejecting joint trip by U.S. Democratic Reps. that Tlaib promised “not to promote boycotts” on visit to West Bank Source

Connor Betts was hit by at least two dozen police bullets through gaps in his body armor, coroner adds; judge keeps friend who bought him the armor jailed Source

On “The Takeout,” Jonna Mendez describes how the CIA uses disguise to protect both operatives and assets Source

At rally in Manchester, N.H., president claims, “Whether you love me or hate me you have to vote for me” Source