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In Arizona’s wake, gun control for the mentally ill?

Conflict & Justice

Much has been made of Tucson shooting suspect Jared Loughner’s troubled state of mind by police and former classmates. But if Loughner’s mental issues were a factor in Saturday’s attacks, does it follow that we should screen people for mental illness before allowing them to purchase guns? Is this even possible? And more importantly, do […]

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In the wake of Tucson tragedy, reflecting on the media’s role in fueling vitriol

Conflict & Justice

Voters in Arizona voting to pick replacement for Rep. Gabby Giffords

Global Politics

VIDEO: In rare show of unity, Congress says goodbye to Rep. Gabrielle Giffords

Global Politics

VIDEO: Tucson, Rep. Giffords mark first anniversary of Safeway shooting

Global Politics
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One Year After Rep. Gabrielle Giffords’ Shooting

Sunday marked one year since the Tuscon, Arizona shooting where Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords suffered a gunshot wound to head. In total, thirteen people were injured and six other killed, including the shooter. At 10:11 a.m., when the shooting started, church bells and bells passed out to residents will ring out across Tucson.   Buzz Conover, senior […]

Top of the Hour: Giffords Makes Surprise Appearance on House Floor, Morning Headlines

An unexpected emotional moment came yesterday during the House’s vote on the debt plan when Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords made her first Capitol Hill appearance since she was shot in January.

Giffords Shooting Suspect Jared Loughner Found Unfit to Stand Trial

A federal judge has found Jared Loughner unfit to stand trial. Loughner is accused of killing six people and shooting Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. The judge made his decision after an angry and confused outburst by defendant Jared Loughner; the ruling will postpone the Tucson shooting case indefinitely. “Buzz” Conover, senior political reporter at KUAT, Tucson’s […]

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Who is Jared Loughner? Investigation into Arizona shooting continues

As details from the investigation into the shooting of Congressman Gabrielle Giffords and 19 other people emerged this weekend, government at both state and national levels reacted with outrage, sorrow and confusion. Marc Lacey, reporter for The New York Times has the latest. Evidence suggests that Loughner planned his alleged assassination attempt. FBI agents found […]

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The agenda: Tucson shooting aftermath, one-year Haiti quake anniversary

Global Politics

The shooting of Representative Gabrielle Giffords in Tucson on Saturday rocked the country this weekend. The Takeaway’s Washington correspondent Todd Zwillich and Callie Crossley, host of The Callie Crossley Show on WGBH in Boston, take a look at how the shooting has changed the national agenda and what else we can expect this week. They […]

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