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Hidden Brain helps curious people understand the world and themselves. Using science and storytelling, Hidden Brain reveals the unconscious patterns that drive human behavior, and the biases that shape our choices.

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Gun Violence

Police tape surrounds the Old National Bank
NPR
Courts & Law

The AR-15 style rifle used in the Louisville shooting was bought legally

The gunman who killed five people and injured eight others during a shooting in downtown Louisville on Monday bought the AR-15 rifle used in the attack legally.

3 years ago

Woman honoring the victims of a shooting at the Star Ballroom Dance Studio
NPR
Community

More than half of Americans have dealt with gun violence in their personal lives

A new national poll reveals statistics of Americans who have loved ones who were fatally shot, have been threatened with a gun or have personally witnessed a shooting.

3 years ago

A woman standing outside in front of a mall.
Community

Wary shoppers return to Christiana Mall as police provide more details on Saturday’s mass shooting

Police said three males began attacking one victim, and when his two friends fought back, one suspect fired several bullets and struck three people.

3 years ago

The scene after a deadly shooting in Louisville.
NPR
Courts & Law

5 people are dead and 6 are injured after a shooting in downtown Louisville

The suspected shooter is dead and there's no longer an active threat, police said.

3 years ago

A police car outside of a mall building.
Community
6abc

3 shot, 5 injured in Christiana Mall shooting; Delaware State Police search for gunman

The mall will remain closed on Easter Sunday for an investigation.

3 years ago

Gun reform and ''Tennessee Three'' supporters raise signs in the gallery of the House chamber Thursday, April 6, 2023, in Nashville
Politics & Policy

Tennessee’s House expels 2 of 3 Democrats over guns protest

The vote to oust Rep. Justin Pearson on Thursday came after fellow Democratic Rep. Justin Jones was expelled but a vote to oust Rep. Gloria Johnson failed.

3 years ago

The driver of a soda delivery truck was injured during what may be a case of road rage on Wednesday in Abington Township, Montgomery County. (6abc)
Courts & Law
6abc

Arrest made after truck driver wounded in Abington Twp. road rage shooting

Police say the victim was hit in the head with a gun, and that's when the gun went off.

3 years ago

Christina Osborn and her children Alexander Osborn and Bella Araiza visit a makeshift memorial for the victims of the shooting at Sutherland Springs Baptist Church
Courts & Law

DOJ tentatively settles over Texas church shooting for $144M

The Justice Department said the settlement is still subject to court approvals.

3 years ago

The Trolley Car Diner was a mainstay in Mt. Airy. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Studio 2

Diner Culture, Food & Mood, Ghost Guns

N.J. is called the diner capital of the world but are these beloved institutions under threat? And, how the food we eat affects our mood.

Air Date: April 4, 2023 12:00 pm

Listen 46:27
Montae Dawson played drums with the drill team
Community

Rally against gun violence gives young Philadelphians access to lawmakers and resources

Poets, speakers, and civic leaders encouraged young people to get involved, including sending letters to area lawmakers.

3 years ago

Listen 1:07
Rider University in Lawrenceville, N.J.
Community

Police investigate phoned threat to Rider University

Students, faculty, and staff were ordered to shelter in place while police investigated an active shooter threat Monday afternoon.

3 years ago

Philadelphia City Councilmember Curtis Jones gestures as he speaks.
Politics & Policy

Philly Council renews call for state to give city lawmakers the ability to implement stricter gun laws

Councilmember Curtis Jones, who introduced the measure, said he would settle for even temporary regulations to restrict guns in the city.

3 years ago

Donna Cooper is advocating for Pennsylvania's 'Stand Your Ground' laws, sometimes known as 'Castle' or 'Shoot First' laws, to be changed. Her daughter, Donnae Cooper, was shot in 2022. The shooter faced no charges due to Stand Your Ground rules. (Sam Searles/WHYY)
Community

‘I just want to warn people’: A mother’s fight to review Pa.’s Stand Your Ground law and reopen Donae Cooper’s case

Nearly a year after Donae Cooper’s shooting death, her mother wants the case reopened.

3 years ago

Listen 1:26
The scene by 52nd and Market streets following a shooting on Friday morning.
Courts & Law
6abc

Suspect in custody after shooting on SEPTA train in West Philadelphia

The shooting happened just before 8 a.m. on the Market-Frankford Line at 52nd Street.

3 years ago

The sign for Joint Base Andrews is seen on March 26, 2021, at Andrews Air Force Base
Community

Joint Base Andrews on lockdown after armed person reported

Authorities say Joint Base Andrews was locked down Thursday after the person was reported seen near the base’s housing area.

3 years ago

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