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January 12, 2011

MMA fighter regrets threat to beat ‘sense into’ Obama post-Tucson

"I would never make that comment if that shooting happened first," said Volkmann...
January 12, 2011

Palin uses ‘gangsta rapper defense’ in Tucson blame game

OPINION - Palin reminds me of rappers who gladly use their public platforms for personal benefit, yet neglect any responsibility…
January 12, 2011

Poll: Obama, GOP improve their standing

WASHINGTON (AP) - The survey found that 53 percent of Americans approve of how Obama is doing his job, his…
January 12, 2011

Obama to be nation’s consoler at memorial service

WASHINGTON (AP) - His main mission will be to honor those who were killed by describing them in personal terms,…
January 12, 2011

Joe Wilson’s ‘You Lie’ slogan etched onto line of assault rifle components

The product "is neither endorsed nor affiliated with Joe Wilson or his campaign," according to a line of text at…
January 12, 2011

Clyburn: Palin ‘intellectually’ incapable of understanding Arizona shootings

Sarah Palin's first spoken words on the shootings in Tucson, Ariz. -- a lengthy denunciation of both violence and pundits…
January 11, 2011

Black Caucus Chair: Re-electing Obama will be ‘enormous challenge’

It will not be a landslide or easy victory", Cleaver said...
January 11, 2011

Ex-Detroit mayor Kilpatrick arraigned in court

DETROIT (AP) - Not-guilty pleas were entered on Monday on behalf of Kilpatrick, Bernard Kilpatrick and three others accused of…
January 11, 2011

No signs Obama will shift on gun control after Giffords shooting

Virtually since the Obama administration took office, the White House has avoided touching the third-rail issue of gun control with…
January 11, 2011

Obama: US grieving, in shock over Tucson tragedy

WASHINGTON (AP) - White House spokesman Nick Shapiro said Obama would speak at a memorial service for the victims of…
January 11, 2011

Tucson tragedy is an old lesson for new generation

OPINION - The act of alleged Tucson shooter shouldn't and won't snuff out the idealism and passion for peaceful change…
January 11, 2011

Tucson puts gun control politics back on the map

OPINION - Guns plague black communities all across America, in large part due to those who make billions by allowing…
January 10, 2011

Supreme Court rejects appeal from ‘birther’ leader

WASHINGTON (AP) - The high court on Monday did not comment in refusing to hear the appeal filed by California…
January 10, 2011

Obama leads moment of silence for shooting victims

WASHINGTON (AP) - The moment was marked at the U.S. Capitol and elsewhere around a nation still coming to grips…
January 10, 2011

‘Danny Davis is next’ email threat reportedly warns

CHICAGO - Davis' office said it has notified authorities about the threatening email. The congressman is in Springfield in advance…