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The Senate pushed a bipartisan gun violence bill to the brink of passage Thursday as it voted to halt a Republican filibuster against the measure, clearing the way for Congress' most far-reaching response in decades to the nation's run of brutal mass shootings. After years of GOP procedural delays that derailed Democratic efforts to curb firearms, Democrats and some Republicans decided that congressional inaction was untenable following last month’s horrific rampages in Buffalo, New York, and Uvalde, Texas. It took nearly a month of closed-door talks but a group of senators from both parties emerged with an 80-page compromise embodying incremental but impactful movement. The measure would toughen background checks for the youngest gun buyers, keep firearms from more domestic violence offenders and help states implement “red flag” laws that make it easier for authorities to take weapons from people adjudged dangerous. It would also fund local programs for school … [Read more...] about Gun bill on road to passage as Senate overcomes GOP delays

As the final seconds ticked off the clock, the players on the Colorado Avalanche's bench streamed onto the ice in triumphant glee. Following years of playoff disappointment, Colorado had reclaimed the Stanley Cup – and denied a powerhouse's hopes of becoming a dynasty. The Avalanche scored a 2-1 win over the mighty Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup finals on Sunday night (Monday NZT) at Amalie Arena behind goals from Nathan MacKinnon and Artturi Lehkonen, giving Colorado their first championship since 2001 and the third in franchise history. READ MORE: Ice hockey Hall of Fame covers Brad Aldrich's name on Stanley Cup after sexual assault claim NHL goalie died of chest trauma after being hit with fireworks, autopsy reveals Bubble hockey champions: Tampa Bay Lightning win NHL's Stanley Cup Tampa Bay were in front less than four minutes into the first period, but Colorado rallied to dethrone the two-time defending champions. Lehkonen got the winner at … [Read more...] about Colorado Avalanche dethrone Tampa Bay Lightning to claim Stanley Cup