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Move Here and Lose Your Gun Rights

The Federal Assault Weapons Ban could have significantly reduced mass shootings in the U.S., according to recent studies.

Do You Know Your State's Gun Law Grade?

Mass shootings in the U.S. have increased dramatically, highlighting an urgent need for more effective gun control legislation.

How New York State's Gun Laws Compare to the Rest of the Country

Gun control has become a polarizing issue in American politics, leading to state-led regulation in the absence of federal action.
New York has adopted some of the strictest gun control laws in response to rising gun violence and political gridlock.

Assault Weapons Are Legally Banned in These 10 States

The rise of modern sporting rifles has intensified debates on gun control and public safety in the U.S.

Can Any Parent Believe Their Child Would Commit Mass Murder?

Parents are often not expected to foresee their children's potential for violence; accountability for mass murders may overlook broader issues of gun culture and mental health.

Is the 2nd Amendment Under Attack In These States?

Federal government no longer prohibits sale or possession of assault weapons; states have imposed various regulations.
Popularity of MSRs and assault rifles has surged, raising concerns about gun control and mass shootings.

Move Here and Lose Your Gun Rights

The Federal Assault Weapons Ban could have significantly reduced mass shootings in the U.S., according to recent studies.

Do You Know Your State's Gun Law Grade?

Mass shootings in the U.S. have increased dramatically, highlighting an urgent need for more effective gun control legislation.

How New York State's Gun Laws Compare to the Rest of the Country

Gun control has become a polarizing issue in American politics, leading to state-led regulation in the absence of federal action.
New York has adopted some of the strictest gun control laws in response to rising gun violence and political gridlock.

Assault Weapons Are Legally Banned in These 10 States

The rise of modern sporting rifles has intensified debates on gun control and public safety in the U.S.

Can Any Parent Believe Their Child Would Commit Mass Murder?

Parents are often not expected to foresee their children's potential for violence; accountability for mass murders may overlook broader issues of gun culture and mental health.

Is the 2nd Amendment Under Attack In These States?

Federal government no longer prohibits sale or possession of assault weapons; states have imposed various regulations.
Popularity of MSRs and assault rifles has surged, raising concerns about gun control and mass shootings.
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The anti-Latino massacre that America quickly forgot casts a long shadow in El Paso

Walmart serves as both a convenient stop for travelers and a reminder of past tragedies in communities, particularly among Latino populations.
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Georgia Tests a Novel Tactic in School Shootings: Putting Parents on Trial

The prosecution of parents in mass shootings aims to hold them accountable and reduce youth gun violence.

Trial in Texas School Shooting Asks: Could the Gunman's Parents Have Stopped It?

The trial questions parental accountability in mass shootings, seeking civil liability from the parents of a teen shooter for their child's actions.

Uvalde Families Sue Instagram and Activision Over Promotion of Guns

The families of schoolchildren in Robb Elementary School shooting filed lawsuits against Instagram, Call of Duty, and a gun manufacturer for allegedly contributing to the gunman's training.

US: 4 dead, several injured in Georgia school shooting DW 09/04/2024

A shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia resulted in four deaths and nine injuries, with a 14-year-old suspect in custody.

A list of the 30 mass killings in the United States this year

2023 is on track to be one of the deadliest years for mass killings in the U.S., with significant increases in fatalities.

Violence and Incitement in America

Gun violence is a persistent and worsening issue in America, with numerous mass shootings occurring frequently and lacking effective solutions.

Georgia Tests a Novel Tactic in School Shootings: Putting Parents on Trial

The prosecution of parents in mass shootings aims to hold them accountable and reduce youth gun violence.

Trial in Texas School Shooting Asks: Could the Gunman's Parents Have Stopped It?

The trial questions parental accountability in mass shootings, seeking civil liability from the parents of a teen shooter for their child's actions.

Uvalde Families Sue Instagram and Activision Over Promotion of Guns

The families of schoolchildren in Robb Elementary School shooting filed lawsuits against Instagram, Call of Duty, and a gun manufacturer for allegedly contributing to the gunman's training.

US: 4 dead, several injured in Georgia school shooting DW 09/04/2024

A shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia resulted in four deaths and nine injuries, with a 14-year-old suspect in custody.

A list of the 30 mass killings in the United States this year

2023 is on track to be one of the deadliest years for mass killings in the U.S., with significant increases in fatalities.

Violence and Incitement in America

Gun violence is a persistent and worsening issue in America, with numerous mass shootings occurring frequently and lacking effective solutions.
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Another school shooting has happened. Here's how to talk with kids about it

Mass shootings have long-lasting effects on communities, especially on children's mental health; open conversations are crucial for processing emotions.

A college will reopen the site of a campus shooting. Some aren't ready.

Michigan State University is set to reopen Berkey Hall, where a shooting took place nearly a year ago, sparking a debate about student safety and trauma.
Some students and gun-control advocates argue that the decision to reopen the hall didn't involve enough student input and could be traumatizing for those affected.

Another school shooting has happened. Here's how to talk with kids about it

Mass shootings have long-lasting effects on communities, especially on children's mental health; open conversations are crucial for processing emotions.

A college will reopen the site of a campus shooting. Some aren't ready.

Michigan State University is set to reopen Berkey Hall, where a shooting took place nearly a year ago, sparking a debate about student safety and trauma.
Some students and gun-control advocates argue that the decision to reopen the hall didn't involve enough student input and could be traumatizing for those affected.
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School Shooters: Recognizing Extreme Overvalued Beliefs

Extreme overvalued beliefs (EOBs) drive school and mass shootings and are nurtured in online communities, making threat assessment vital.

Editorial: After the Nashville school shooting, America must do more than grieve. It must act.

Again, America grieves.Monday morning, an assailant wielding two assault-style weapons and a pistol gunned down three students, all age 9, and three adults at a small private Christian school in Nashville, Tennessee.It was the eighth mass killing at an American K-12 school since 2006, according to The Associated Press, and the 130th mass shooting in the country this year.

Nashville victims: three nine-year-olds and school head among six shot dead

Three nine-year-old children and three adults arrived at the Covenant School, a small, private Christian academy in Nashville, Tennessee, on Monday for what appeared to be a normal day of school.Before noon, all six had been killed the victims of a shooter who terrorized the school with multiple firearms before being shot dead by police.

School Shooters: Recognizing Extreme Overvalued Beliefs

Extreme overvalued beliefs (EOBs) drive school and mass shootings and are nurtured in online communities, making threat assessment vital.

Editorial: After the Nashville school shooting, America must do more than grieve. It must act.

Again, America grieves.Monday morning, an assailant wielding two assault-style weapons and a pistol gunned down three students, all age 9, and three adults at a small private Christian school in Nashville, Tennessee.It was the eighth mass killing at an American K-12 school since 2006, according to The Associated Press, and the 130th mass shooting in the country this year.

Nashville victims: three nine-year-olds and school head among six shot dead

Three nine-year-old children and three adults arrived at the Covenant School, a small, private Christian academy in Nashville, Tennessee, on Monday for what appeared to be a normal day of school.Before noon, all six had been killed the victims of a shooter who terrorized the school with multiple firearms before being shot dead by police.
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Houston, Tucson and Phoenix are the US cities that are flooding Mexico with the most weapons

Palmetto State Armory promotes aggressive gun sales, contributing to the influx of firearms into Mexico's organized crime.

Mother of Michigan school shooter convicted of manslaughter

Jennifer Crumbley was convicted of involuntary manslaughter for her role in her son's school shooting.
The guilty verdict was influenced by Crumbley taking her son to a shooting range and her text message encouraging him not to get caught.
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Senators tackle gun violence anew while Feinstein's ban on assault weapons fades into history

Senator Martin Heinrich, an avid hunter once endorsed by the NRA, is considering new gun violence legislation that focuses on assault-style weapons.
Heinrich's legislation would regulate such guns to have permanently fixed magazines, limiting the rounds that can be fired in seconds.

2023 Breaks Record for Most Mass Killings From Guns in a Single Year in the US

There have been 38 mass killings with guns in the United States so far in 2023, surpassing the previous record of 36 in a year.
The Washington Post defines a mass killing with a gun as any incident where four or more individuals are killed by gun violence.

In wake of UNLV, how California colleges gird against active shooters

California universities have developed tools to protect their students, faculty, and staff from mass shootings.
Campus security needs to be vigilant for any incidents that may be inspired by the recent shooting at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

In wake of UNLV, how California colleges gird against active shooters

California universities have developed tools to protect their students, faculty, and staff from mass shootings.
Campus security needs to be vigilant for any incidents that may be inspired by the recent shooting at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Double mass shootings over weekend set grim U.S. record

In less than 90 minutes on Sunday afternoon, two separate mass shootings occurred in Texas and Washington, bringing the total number of mass killings with four or more victims to 37 and 38 for this year, respectively.
The most recent shootings occurred in private homes, highlighting the fact that many mass killings happen in non-public locations.

The Washington Post takes the "unusual step" of publishing graphic photos from mass shootings

Publishing photos from mass shootings can help people understand the full scope of the violence and trauma.
The Washington Post's multimedia package on the AR-15 and mass shootings has sparked a debate on the effectiveness of publishing graphic content.
The article received a strong emotional response from readers, with many expressing the need for wider distribution of the photos.

Senators tackle gun violence anew while Feinstein's ban on assault weapons fades into history

Senator Martin Heinrich, an avid hunter once endorsed by the NRA, is considering new gun violence legislation that focuses on assault-style weapons.
Heinrich's legislation would regulate such guns to have permanently fixed magazines, limiting the rounds that can be fired in seconds.

2023 Breaks Record for Most Mass Killings From Guns in a Single Year in the US

There have been 38 mass killings with guns in the United States so far in 2023, surpassing the previous record of 36 in a year.
The Washington Post defines a mass killing with a gun as any incident where four or more individuals are killed by gun violence.

In wake of UNLV, how California colleges gird against active shooters

California universities have developed tools to protect their students, faculty, and staff from mass shootings.
Campus security needs to be vigilant for any incidents that may be inspired by the recent shooting at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

In wake of UNLV, how California colleges gird against active shooters

California universities have developed tools to protect their students, faculty, and staff from mass shootings.
Campus security needs to be vigilant for any incidents that may be inspired by the recent shooting at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Double mass shootings over weekend set grim U.S. record

In less than 90 minutes on Sunday afternoon, two separate mass shootings occurred in Texas and Washington, bringing the total number of mass killings with four or more victims to 37 and 38 for this year, respectively.
The most recent shootings occurred in private homes, highlighting the fact that many mass killings happen in non-public locations.

The Washington Post takes the "unusual step" of publishing graphic photos from mass shootings

Publishing photos from mass shootings can help people understand the full scope of the violence and trauma.
The Washington Post's multimedia package on the AR-15 and mass shootings has sparked a debate on the effectiveness of publishing graphic content.
The article received a strong emotional response from readers, with many expressing the need for wider distribution of the photos.
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In wake of UNLV, how California colleges gird against active shooters

California universities have developed tools to protect their students, faculty, and staff from mass shootings.
Campus security needs to be vigilant for any incidents that may be inspired by the recent shooting at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

How The Washington Post decided to show extremely graphic images of mass shootings - Poynter

The Washington Post published a graphic and disturbing piece showcasing the brutality of mass shootings in the US.
The story includes photos, videos, and survivor testimonies to provide a realistic view of the damage caused by mass shootings.
The Post's goal is to educate and inform the public about the destructive power and consequences of these shootings.
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Serbian school shooter 'had list of pupils to target'

The shooter, identified as Kosta Kecmanovic, drew sketches of classrooms and wrote a list of children he planned to "liquidate", according to senior police official Veselin Milic.The incident at Vladislav Ribnikar school in central Belgrade left six other pupils and one teacher with injuries.

Teenage Boy Arrested After 9 Killed in School Shooting in Serbia

BELGRADE A teenage boy opened fire at a school in Serbia's capital Wednesday, killing eight children and a school guard, police said.Six more children and a teacher were injured and hospitalized.Police identified the shooter by his initials, K.K., and said he had opened fire with his father's gun.He was arrested in the school yard, police said.

Teenage boy kills 8 children, guard at school in Belgrade

Police officers escort a minor, a seventh grade student who is suspected of firing several shots at a school in the capital Belgrade on May 3, 2023.OLIVER BUNIC (AFP) A teenage boy opened fire at a school in Serbia's capital Wednesday, killing eight children and a school guard, police said.Six more children and a teacher were injured and hospitalized.

Teenage shooter kills 8 children, guard at school in Serbia

By JOVANA GEC and DUSAN STOJANOVIC | Associated Press BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) A teenager opened fire at his school in Serbia's capital Wednesday, killing eight children and a school guard before being arrested in the school yard, police said.Six other children and a teacher were hospitalized.A father of a student at the school in central Belgrade said the shooter entered his daughter's classroom, firing at her teacher and then her classmates as they ducked under their desks.

At least nine killed in Belgrade school shooting

Ambulances and police officers arrive following a shooting at a school in the capital Belgrade on May 3, 2023.Oliver Bunic, AFP A teenage boy opened fire at a school in Serbia's capital Wednesday, killing eight children and a school guard, police said.Six more children and a teacher were injured and hospitalized.

Climate Protesters Stage Blockade at White House Correspondents Dinner

The protesters called on Biden to reverse his approval of the massive Willow oil drilling project in Alaska.Climate demonstrators block a government vehicle from getting through the entrance to the White House Correspondents' Dinner at the Washington Hilton on April 29, 2023 in Washington, D.C.Samuel Corum / Getty Images Members of the corporate media were greeted by hundreds of climate action organizers Saturday night as they arrived at the Washington Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C. for the annual White House Correspondents Dinner.

Serbian school shooter 'had list of pupils to target'

The shooter, identified as Kosta Kecmanovic, drew sketches of classrooms and wrote a list of children he planned to "liquidate", according to senior police official Veselin Milic.The incident at Vladislav Ribnikar school in central Belgrade left six other pupils and one teacher with injuries.

Teenage Boy Arrested After 9 Killed in School Shooting in Serbia

BELGRADE A teenage boy opened fire at a school in Serbia's capital Wednesday, killing eight children and a school guard, police said.Six more children and a teacher were injured and hospitalized.Police identified the shooter by his initials, K.K., and said he had opened fire with his father's gun.He was arrested in the school yard, police said.

Teenage boy kills 8 children, guard at school in Belgrade

Police officers escort a minor, a seventh grade student who is suspected of firing several shots at a school in the capital Belgrade on May 3, 2023.OLIVER BUNIC (AFP) A teenage boy opened fire at a school in Serbia's capital Wednesday, killing eight children and a school guard, police said.Six more children and a teacher were injured and hospitalized.

Teenage shooter kills 8 children, guard at school in Serbia

By JOVANA GEC and DUSAN STOJANOVIC | Associated Press BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) A teenager opened fire at his school in Serbia's capital Wednesday, killing eight children and a school guard before being arrested in the school yard, police said.Six other children and a teacher were hospitalized.A father of a student at the school in central Belgrade said the shooter entered his daughter's classroom, firing at her teacher and then her classmates as they ducked under their desks.

At least nine killed in Belgrade school shooting

Ambulances and police officers arrive following a shooting at a school in the capital Belgrade on May 3, 2023.Oliver Bunic, AFP A teenage boy opened fire at a school in Serbia's capital Wednesday, killing eight children and a school guard, police said.Six more children and a teacher were injured and hospitalized.

Climate Protesters Stage Blockade at White House Correspondents Dinner

The protesters called on Biden to reverse his approval of the massive Willow oil drilling project in Alaska.Climate demonstrators block a government vehicle from getting through the entrance to the White House Correspondents' Dinner at the Washington Hilton on April 29, 2023 in Washington, D.C.Samuel Corum / Getty Images Members of the corporate media were greeted by hundreds of climate action organizers Saturday night as they arrived at the Washington Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C. for the annual White House Correspondents Dinner.
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Eight children are dead and a student is in custody after a school shooting in Serbia

A parent escorts her child following a shooting at a school in the capital Belgrade on Wednesday.Oliver Bunic/AFP via Getty Images A 14-year-old boy opened fire at a school in the Serbian capital of Belgrade on Wednesday, killing eight students and a school security guard, according to police.Authorities say they received a call about the shooting at school around 8:40 a.m.

What We Know About the Victims of the Nashville School Shooting

A Nashville community is in mourning after a heavily armed shooter killed three children and three adults on Monday at a Christian elementary school.The assailant, who police say was a former student at the Covenant School, entered through the building's side door with three weapons, including an AR-style rifle, just after 10 a.m.

Eight children are dead and a student is in custody after a school shooting in Serbia

A parent escorts her child following a shooting at a school in the capital Belgrade on Wednesday.Oliver Bunic/AFP via Getty Images A 14-year-old boy opened fire at a school in the Serbian capital of Belgrade on Wednesday, killing eight students and a school security guard, according to police.Authorities say they received a call about the shooting at school around 8:40 a.m.

What We Know About the Victims of the Nashville School Shooting

A Nashville community is in mourning after a heavily armed shooter killed three children and three adults on Monday at a Christian elementary school.The assailant, who police say was a former student at the Covenant School, entered through the building's side door with three weapons, including an AR-style rifle, just after 10 a.m.
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Pupil arrested after nine killed in Belgrade school shooting

A 14-year-old boy shot his teacher in a Belgrade classroom on Wednesday morning before opening fire on other students and security guards, killing eight pupils and a security guard, Serbia's interior ministry said.Milan Milosevic, the father of one of the pupils at the Vladislav Ribnikar elementary school, said his daughter was in the class where the gun was fired.

Teenage boy kills nine people in Belgrade school shooting DW 05/03/2023

31 minutes ago31 minutes ago At least eight children are among the dead and several others wounded after teenager went on a shooting spree at an elementary school in Belgrade.Police said eight children and a security guard were killed when a teenage boy opened fire at a school in Serbia's capital of Belgrade on Wednesday.

Teenage boy kills nine people in Belgrade school shooting DW 05/03/2023

31 minutes ago31 minutes ago At least eight children are among the dead and several others wounded after teenager went on a shooting spree at an elementary school in Belgrade.Police said eight children and a security guard were killed when a teenage boy opened fire at a school in Serbia's capital of Belgrade on Wednesday.

Serbia: Teenage boy arrested after deadly school shooting DW 05/03/2023

23 minutes ago23 minutes ago One person was killed and several wounded when a teenager opened fire at an elementary school in Belgrade.A school security guard died and at least five students were wounded when a teenage boy opened fire at a school in Serbia's capital of Belgrade on Wednesday.The Interior Ministry said the seventh-grade student used his father's gun in the shooting.

Pupil arrested after nine killed in Belgrade school shooting

A 14-year-old boy shot his teacher in a Belgrade classroom on Wednesday morning before opening fire on other students and security guards, killing eight pupils and a security guard, Serbia's interior ministry said.Milan Milosevic, the father of one of the pupils at the Vladislav Ribnikar elementary school, said his daughter was in the class where the gun was fired.

Teenage boy kills nine people in Belgrade school shooting DW 05/03/2023

31 minutes ago31 minutes ago At least eight children are among the dead and several others wounded after teenager went on a shooting spree at an elementary school in Belgrade.Police said eight children and a security guard were killed when a teenage boy opened fire at a school in Serbia's capital of Belgrade on Wednesday.

Teenage boy kills nine people in Belgrade school shooting DW 05/03/2023

31 minutes ago31 minutes ago At least eight children are among the dead and several others wounded after teenager went on a shooting spree at an elementary school in Belgrade.Police said eight children and a security guard were killed when a teenage boy opened fire at a school in Serbia's capital of Belgrade on Wednesday.

Serbia: Teenage boy arrested after deadly school shooting DW 05/03/2023

23 minutes ago23 minutes ago One person was killed and several wounded when a teenager opened fire at an elementary school in Belgrade.A school security guard died and at least five students were wounded when a teenage boy opened fire at a school in Serbia's capital of Belgrade on Wednesday.The Interior Ministry said the seventh-grade student used his father's gun in the shooting.
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Illinois ban on high-powered firearms blocked by federal judge downstate

A federal judge in southern Illinois on Friday issued an injunction blocking enforcement of the state's new ban on many higher-powered firearms and large-capacity ammunition magazines, just days after a counterpart in Chicago ruled the opposite way.The ruling came in a case that consolidated lawsuits brought by a variety of groups, including the Illinois State Rifle Association, against the law passed in the Democratic-controlled General Assembly and signed by Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker in January in response to the deadly mass shooting at last year's Fourth of July parade in north suburban Highland Park.

Jill Biden to attend Nashville shooting vigil Wednesday

First lady Dr. Jill Biden will travel to Nashville, Tennessee, later Wednesday to attend a vigil honoring the lives lost in the mass shooting at The Covenant School, the White House announced.Following her visit to Ohio today to meet with military families, the First Lady will travel to Nashville, Tennessee to join a candlelight vigil to honor and mourn the lives of the victims of The Covenant School shooting, Biden spokesperson Vanessa Valdivia said in a tweet.

WATCH: Biden Demands Congress Act on Bizarre' and Crazy Idea' Of Assault Weapons As Reporters Drown Him Out

President Joe Biden tried to answer a few questions about the Nashville school shooting as he left the White House, but eventually gave up when he was drowned out by shouting reporters.Monday's mass shooting at the Covenant School, an elementary school in Nashville, Tennessee in which three children and three staff members were killed has reignited the issue of gun control, as such shootings do with increasing and disturbing regularity.

Illinois ban on high-powered firearms blocked by federal judge downstate

A federal judge in southern Illinois on Friday issued an injunction blocking enforcement of the state's new ban on many higher-powered firearms and large-capacity ammunition magazines, just days after a counterpart in Chicago ruled the opposite way.The ruling came in a case that consolidated lawsuits brought by a variety of groups, including the Illinois State Rifle Association, against the law passed in the Democratic-controlled General Assembly and signed by Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker in January in response to the deadly mass shooting at last year's Fourth of July parade in north suburban Highland Park.

Jill Biden to attend Nashville shooting vigil Wednesday

First lady Dr. Jill Biden will travel to Nashville, Tennessee, later Wednesday to attend a vigil honoring the lives lost in the mass shooting at The Covenant School, the White House announced.Following her visit to Ohio today to meet with military families, the First Lady will travel to Nashville, Tennessee to join a candlelight vigil to honor and mourn the lives of the victims of The Covenant School shooting, Biden spokesperson Vanessa Valdivia said in a tweet.

WATCH: Biden Demands Congress Act on Bizarre' and Crazy Idea' Of Assault Weapons As Reporters Drown Him Out

President Joe Biden tried to answer a few questions about the Nashville school shooting as he left the White House, but eventually gave up when he was drowned out by shouting reporters.Monday's mass shooting at the Covenant School, an elementary school in Nashville, Tennessee in which three children and three staff members were killed has reignited the issue of gun control, as such shootings do with increasing and disturbing regularity.
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How to cope with the trauma of mass shootings

Mental Health The news of hundreds of mass shootings each year can affect a person's sense of safety.NPR's A Martinez speaks with therapist Michael Davidovitz about how to cope with the trauma of mass shootings.Copyright 2023 NPR.All rights reserved.Visit our website terms of use and permissions pages at www.npr.org for further information.
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