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After Colorado shooting, fear prompts increase in firearms sales

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In the wake of last week’s deadly shooting at an Aurora, Colo., theater that left 12 dead and many wounded, firearm sales surged amidst fears of changes in gun control laws.

Ron Suskind defends book about Obama administration

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NATO and Occupy Protests Rock Chicago

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Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel to leave White House

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Rahm, thanks for the memories

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Changes in advisors and White House staff

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Soon, there will be several changes at the top levels of the Obama administration. What are we to make of this seemingly tumultuous time?

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Obama begins Cabinet-making, offering chief-of-staff post to Rep. Rahm Emanuel

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Newly elected president Barack Obama faces extraordinary challenges. And how America handles two wars and a global economy in turmoil could depend on the team he assembles.

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