background checks

Massachusetts drivers who want to work for ride-hailing services such as Uber or Lyft will be undergoing stricter background checks beginning today.
Officials say Massachusetts' new background checks are the most stringent in the nation...

President Obama is ordering flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of the nine people killed in the shooting at an Oregon community college.
American flags will be lowered at the White House and all public buildings and military installations across the country through Tuesday...

Facebook is going to censor posts advertising gun sales without background checks. 
Facebook says it won't permit people to post offers to sell regulated items and indicate they're willing to help people evade the law. 
The social media site said it consulted with gun control group…