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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

Rapper G. Dep ‘relieved’ to admit ’93 shooting guilt

NEW YORK - The rapper, now 36, has said he didn't know the victim died until police told him so...
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 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

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 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

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…
January 9, 2011

Obama calls for moment of silence for AZ victims

WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House says the moment will allow people to come together, in prayer or reflection, and…
January 8, 2011

AZ shooting targets Dem congresswoman, kills 6 — including fed judge, 9-year-old

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) - Rep. Gabrielle Giffords narrowly won re-election in November against a Tea Party candidate who opposed her…
January 6, 2011

Gunman suspended before school shooting

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - The 17-year-old gunman who opened fire at his Nebraska high school, killing an assistant principal, had…
January 5, 2011

Tragic! Drive-by shooting kills sleeping 6-year-old

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Three people were charged Wednesday in the drive-by shooting death of a 6-year-old Alabama girl who…
December 27, 2010

Spokesman: Seton Hall player shot by NYC mugger

NEW YORK (AP) - Jeremy Hazell, who has been away from the basketball court since undergoing wrist surgery Dec. 2…