The Justice Department’s seizure of journalists’ phone records has made sources reluctant to talk, damaging the wire agency’s ability to report the news, said Associated Press chief Gary Pruitt.... Read more»
Rep. Gabrielle Giffords is able to breathe on her own, doctors said Tuesday. Giffords now has a “101 percent chance” of surviving. “She will not die—she does not have that permission from me,” her doctor said.... Read more»
Rep. Gabrielle Giffords is “100 percent” certain to survive, said Dr. Peter Rhee, a surgeon treating her for a gunshot wound to the head. “As a physician I’m going to get into a lot of trouble for this, but her prognosis for survival is 100 percent.” Rhee told Britain’s Channel 4 News.... Read more»1
Two years before the Tucson massacre, the Department of Homeland Security warned in a report that right wing extremism was on the rise and could prompt “lone wolves” to launch attacks. But the agency backed away from the report amid intense criticism from Republicans.... Read more»2
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama will attend a memorial service at the University of Arizona on Wednesday to honor the victims of Saturday’s shooting. With video of Monday’s moment of silence at the White House.... Read more»
The Tucson man accused of trying to kill U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and killing U.S. District Court Judge John M. Roll was made his first court appearance Monday afternoon. He did not enter a plea, and did not request bail.... Read more»1
No one returned fire at the suspect who shot 20, killing 6, at a constitutent meeet and greet held by Rep. Gabrielle Giffords on Saturday, authorities said.... Read more»1
The family of the man accused of shooting Rep. Gabrielle Giffords is not barricaded inside their Northwest Side home, a reliable source said.... Read more»
Rep. Gabrielle Giffords remains in critical condition after she was shot in the head while meeting with constituents Saturday. “No change is good, and there is no change,” said a neurosurgeon.... Read more»
More than 60 members of Congress have died in office of something other than natural causes. Only four Congress members have been assassinated. At least 10 were killed while in office:... Read more»
Mark Kelly, husband of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, released a statement Sunday night: “On behalf of Gabby and our entire family, I want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the people of Arizona and this great nation for their unbelievable outpouring of support.”... Read more»
U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords is fighting for her life at University Medical Center in Tucson. Here’s a short profile of Arizona’s first Jewish congresswoman.... Read more»1
Hate missionary Fred Phelps and his Westboro Baptist Church followers have issued a statement saying they will picket the funerals of those killed in Saturday’s attack.... Read more»3
President Barack Obama called for a moment of silence “to honor the innocent victims of the senseless tragedy” at 9 a.m. Tucson time Monday. He also ordered U.S. flags to be flown at half-staff.... Read more»
Four people said to have helped stop the alleged shooting rampage of suspect Jared Lee Loughner have been identified by the Pima County Sheriff’s Department.... Read more»2
Alleged shooter Jared Lee Loughner bought the gun used in Saturday’s killings on Nov. 30 at the Sportsman’s Warehouse, 3945 W. Costco Dr., a federal complaint filed Sunday said.... Read more»
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