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In rare case, Georgia father jailed after his son was accused of a school shooting is granted bond • Feb. 11, 2025, 9:16 PM ET (AP)

One of the victims of Sweden's deadliest mass shooting called his fiancée to say he loved her • Feb. 7, 2025, 10:30 AM ET (AP)

Swedish police say mass shooter was connected to school where he opened fire • Feb. 7, 2025, 3:24 AM ET (AP)

Witnesses describe chaos and bloodshed in Sweden’s worst mass shooting • Feb. 5, 2025, 10:59 AM ET (AP)

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