Harvey Thiessen looks over part of his collection of 605 lapel pins in this Feb. 28 photo in Hesston. He often collects them on trips and plans to keep collecting them as long as he can. Hesston?

Even in the wake of mass shootings, anti-gun-control hardliners in Congress have not shied away from wearing their love for assault weapons hearts on their sleeves -- or, more accurately, their lapels ...

This is a collection that demonstrates persistence, patience and sheer love for sports that the Bhats have. "It all started when I was in Atlanta for the 1996 Atlanta Olympics and the shiny pin ...