Monthly Archives: January 2013

Giffords pleads for gun curbs; NRA fights back

Giffords pleads for gun curbs; NRA fights back WASHINGTON (AP) - Severely wounded and still recovering, former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords begged lawmakers at an emotional hearing Wednesday to act quickly to curb firearms because “Americans are counting on you.” Not … Continue reading

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Senate confirms Kerry nomination for State Dept.

Senate confirms Kerry nomination for State Dept. WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate overwhelmingly confirmed President Barack Obama’s choice of five-term Sen. John Kerry to be secretary of state, with Republicans and Democrats praising him as the ideal successor to Hillary … Continue reading

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Texas woman’s execution halted; DA won’t appeal

Texas woman’s execution halted; DA won’t appeal HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — A Texas woman won a reprieve from the death chamber Tuesday, mere hours before she was scheduled to be the first woman executed in the U.S. since 2010. State … Continue reading

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Ray Kelly: Handguns are the scourge of the city

Ray Kelly: Handguns are the scourge of the city While assault rifles serve no legitimate hunting purpose, and their ban would be a welcome advance after the Newtown slaughter, illegal handguns remain the weapon of choice for killers and other … Continue reading

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