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Multiple weapons found at scene and at suspect's home; What we know about the victims

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Police identify victims, gunman in Va. Beach mass shooting Authorities on Saturday said DeWayne Craddock, 40, was responsible for the shooting Friday, which killed 12 and injured several others. Nearly all of the victims worked for the city, as did Craddock. Officials said the weapons used in the rampage were bought legally. By Laura Vozzella, Ian Shapira and Justin Jouvenal · Read more Multiple weapons found at scene and at suspect's home In Craddock's arsenal was a .45-caliber semiautomatic handgun with an attached sound suppressor and extended magazines, police said. By Michael Miller, Lynh Bui and Nick Anderson · Read more   What we know about the victims One victim worked for the city government for 41 years; another for just 11 months. A third was a contractor who was filing a permit at the worst time possible. By Ian Shapira, Lindsey Bever and Orion Donovan-Smith · Read more   Analysis: The terrible numbers that grow with each mass shooting Read more Photos: Prayers, tears in Virginia Beach Law enforcement swarmed the municipal building complex after gunshots were reported. Read more     ADVERTISEMENT   Trump's bombshell decision to escalate trade wars is turning point for U.S. policy The United States is now fighting a multi-front campaign with China and Mexico that threatens more instability for manufacturers, consumers and the global economy. By Jeanne Whalen, David Lynch and Gerry Shih · Read more   Kushner, Lighthizer warned against tariffs — and were overridden Senior adviser Jared Kushner and U.S. Trade Representative Robert E. Lighthizer lobbied the president for a change in plans, to no avail. By Seung Min Kim, Josh Dawsey and Damian Paletta · Read more   Trump's reliance on pressure tactics is showing diminishing returns The president has wielded threats, insults and punishments against his foreign counterparts to try to get what he wants. By David Nakamura · Read more   Hogan will not run for president, leaving Trump's GOP critics with limited options Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan had been considering an insurgent White House bid championing traditional Republican values. By Robert Costa · Read more   Britain is at its most delicate political moment in years. Enter Trump. On the eve of his state visit, President Trump touched on Britain's sore spot — its withdrawal from the E.U. — with praise for Brexiteers Boris Johnson and Nigel Farage. By Anne Gearan and Griff Witte · Read more     ADVERTISEMENT   Serena Williams ousted from French Open, falling short in bid to tie record Williams, who was going for a 24th Grand Slam title, was knocked out by rising 20-year-old American Sofia Kenin. By Liz Clarke · Read more   Perspective Eight kids broke the Bee, and a lot of spelling-challenged adults had opinions Some even called for the end of the annual competition. By Theresa Vargas · Read more   The Mueller conundrum facing House Democrats: What to do with a reluctant special counsel? Democratic lawmakers say special counsel Robert S. Mueller III has a duty to testify in public — but there is not consensus about how far to go in pursuing his testimony. By Rachael Bade, Ellen Nakashima and Karoun Demirjian · Read more   Voraciously For breezy summer parties, these handheld galettes are easier than pie Keeping your dough cold and working fast are the keys to success. By Cathy Barrow · Read more   Perspective What was William Barr's fleece vest trying to tell us? He could have worn a suit for his TV interview. But the attorney general picked a folksier vibe for floating conspiracy theories. By Monica Hesse · Read more

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