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09 Jan 2011 09:51

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U.S.: Posted without comment: Today’s Arizona Daily Star front page

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08 Jan 2011 22:20

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U.S.: To recap: Here’s what happened to Gabrielle Giffords in Tucson

  • one bullet went straight through Gifford’s brain – she’s currently getting heavy medical care
  • six number of deaths in the attack, including a judge; 13 more (beyond Gifford) were injured
  • nine the age of the youngest victim, an innocent bystander caught in the middle source
  • » A second suspect? Authorities are currently looking for a 50-year-old man who reportedly helped main suspect Jared Lee Loughner with the crime. He hasn’t been caught yet.
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08 Jan 2011 17:24

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U.S.: Why Gabrielle Giffords got into politics, in her words

  • I first got involved with politics because I was frustrated when I was opening up my newspaper every single morning and seeing my great state of Arizona continuing to be at the bottom, whether it be poor-people funding, or mental health funding, or making sure that we could preserve our beautiful open spaces and in life you can either complain about something or you can try to fix it so I decided to run for political office.
  • Rep. Gabrielle Giffords • Explaining why she chose to get into politics. This is probably how a lot of people feel. Whatever happened to the congresswoman is a significant moment, one that really makes us sad for our country at large. Look … whatever happened with Jared Loughner, whatever his motives, whatever, elected leaders should not be put into situations like this. Giffords comes from a good place. Remember that. source
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08 Jan 2011 17:05

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U.S.: Jan Brewer speaks on Gabrielle Giffords shooting

  • “Gabby’s more than just a colleague. She’s been a friend.” Jan Brewer sounds very emotional in talking about Giffords. “She never really played partisan politics,” she said. “She is a very gracious elected servant.” (Live from CNN) source
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08 Jan 2011 16:04

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U.S.: Jared Laughner: The reported suspect in the Giffords shooting

  • Born 1988. A freaking kid. Why did Jared Laughner do this, anyway? source
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08 Jan 2011 16:00

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U.S.: Federal judge killed in Giffords shooting

  • one more death has been confirmed in the attack on rep. gabrielle giffords. John Roll, the chief federal judge for the state of Arizona, was amongst those killed, Talking Points Memo reports. Roll was issued death threats back in 2009, after allowing a controversial civil rights lawsuit to proceed, and was given a month’s worth of protection detail. What an insane, tragic day. To the families and victims of those involved, our sincere thoughts are with you. source
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08 Jan 2011 15:44

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U.S.: Speaker Boehner responds to Giffords shooting

  • I am horrified by the senseless attack on Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and members of her staff. An attack on one who serves is an attack on all who serve.
  • John Boehner • In a statement released this afternoon. He continued: “Acts and threats of violence against public officials have no place in our society. Our prayers are with Congresswoman Giffords, her staff, all who were injured, and their families. This is a sad day for our country.” Amen, brother.  It’s a sad day indeed. source
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08 Jan 2011 15:34

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U.S.: MSNBC confirms death of aide in Giffords shooting

  • 1 aide to Rep. Giffords has reportedly been killed source
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08 Jan 2011 15:07

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U.S.: Sarah Palin: “My sincere condolences” to Gabrielle Giffords’ family

  • My sincere condolences are offered to the family of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and the other victims of today’s tragic shooting in Arizona. On behalf of Todd and my family, we all pray for the victims and their families, and for peace and justice.
  • Sarah Palin • In a statement on her Facebook page about the Gabrielle Giffords shooting. No judgment, no criticism. It’s simple and fair. We’ll just leave this here. source
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08 Jan 2011 14:54

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U.S.: On conflicting reports about Gabrielle Giffords

  • It’s a tough day for breaking news. There are conflicting reports on this whole mess, and we’ll hold final word until we get firmer confirmation. Because, you know, when someone links to NPR confirming something, you expect it to be right. source
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