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January 17, 2011

Americans ponder King in wake of Tucson shootings

ATLANTA (AP) - Arizona once resisted the notion of a federal King holiday -- and last year was the setting…
January 15, 2011

MLK III: Tucson shootings underscore father’s message

ATLANTA (AP) - Martin Luther King III spoke Saturday at a dinner where the King Center is honoring the late…
January 14, 2011

Obama could get boost from Tucson tragedy speech

WASHINGTON (AP) - Obama's speech earned compliments from even some of his severest conservative critics, who used such words as…
January 14, 2011

Barbershop Buzz: Is gun control needed in aftermath of Tucson?

VIDEO - Many are reflecting on the presence of guns in our society and asking whether new laws are needed…
January 13, 2011

How Obama rose to the occasion as ‘Comforter-in-Chief’

OPINION - This speech will go down in the annals of politics as one of the most inspiring, compassionate and…
January 12, 2011

Obama tells polarized nation: ‘We can be better’

TUCSON, Arizona (AP) - Obama said that Rep. Giffords, who on Saturday was shot point-blank in the head, had opened…
January 12, 2011

Tragedy in Tucson hits close to home for Congolese immigrant

theGRIO REPORT - Judge John Roll presided over Joseph Mbangu's wife's naturalization ceremony in 2006, and he cast his first…
January 12, 2011

Obama visits Rep. Giffords at Arizona hospital

TUCSON, Ariz (AP) - Barack and Michelle Obama visited privately at University Medical Center with Giffords and other victims of…
January 12, 2011

Local Arizona black GOPer resigns: ‘I don’t want to take a bullet’

"I wasn't going to resign but decided to quit after what happened Saturday," Miller told the Republic. "I love the…
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

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 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

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…
January 10, 2011

Sheriff says AZ rampage suspect not cooperating

PHOENIX (AP) - Sheriff Clarence Dupnik said Loughner was not cooperating and told ABC News the suspect had said "not…
January 10, 2011

Obama has an opportunity to unite US through tragedy

OPINION - We need our president to lead by example, use his bully pulpit and help us to come out…
January 10, 2011

Change you can be afraid of: AZ shooting should give us all pause

OPINION - The recent assassination attempt on Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords is all the proof you need that America's political…