The bureau is getting ready to tap National Data Exchange and its 400 million records to help screen gun buyers. Experts say it would have blocked the Charleston church shooter from obtaining his murder weapon.

FBI to Add Major Law Enforcement Database to Gun Background Check System

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French leader Emmanuel Macron is preparing broad changes within his government to jump start his presidency.

Macron seeks an end political troubles with big fix for government

Chinese buyers stop American crude imports as countries jostle on tariffs.

China Slams Brakes On U.S. Crude Oil Imports

Social media and the rhetoric of President Donald Trump have upended the old world order in dangerous ways.

Powell and Albright Say World is Changing in Disturbing Ways

Dr. Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad have won the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize for their efforts to end sexual violence.

Nobel Peace Prize awarded to two activists fighting sexual violence.

During many kinds of emergencies, tech know-how is critical.

FBI to Add Major Law Enforcement Database to Gun Background Check System

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