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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

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

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

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

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

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 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…
October 19, 2010

Lawsuit filed over Arizona’s ethnic studies law

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) - The Tucson Unified School District program offers specialized courses in African-American, Mexican-American and Native-American studies...
December 16, 2009

DNA testing clears man who served 28 years on rape, murder charge

WASHINGTON (AP) - A man who spent 28 years in prison for a rape and murder has been freed after…