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Donnelly supports background checks for gun buyers
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — Indiana Democratic Sen. Joe Donnelly, facing pressure to back comprehensive background checks for gun buyers, says he supports extending them to gun shows. Donnelly told The Journal Gazette on Tuesday (http://bit.ly/10dG8Xd...
Tags: Joe Donnelly, Local Government, Advertising, Crime, Law and Justice, Parties and Movements
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Senate committee approves gun trafficking bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate Judiciary Committee approved legislation Thursday making gun trafficking a federal crime as lawmakers cast the first vote in Congress to curb firearms since December's horrific shootings at a Connecticut elementary...
Tags: Mark Kelly, Tom Coburn, U.S. Senate, Assault, Jeff Flake
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TV ads set against review of Ind. school standards
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An advocacy group that supports Indiana's charter schools program says it's starting an advertising campaign to fight efforts to end the state's use of national reading and math standards. Stand for Children said its television...Tags: New York City, Charter Schools, Elections, Radio, Entertainment
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Ferry hits NYC pier while docking, injuring over 50, 2 critically
NEW YORK A high-speed ferry loaded with hundreds of commuters from New Jersey crashed into a dock in lower Manhattan on Wednesday during the morning rush hour, injuring more than 50 people, at least two critically. Ferry strikes NYC dock Passengers...
Tags: Raymond W. Kelly, Manhattan (New York City), New York City, Transportation Industry, National Transportation Safety Board
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Giffords, Kelly launch gun control lobbying effort
BRIAN SKOLOFF,Associated PressTUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and her husband launched a political action committee aimed at curbing gun violence on Tuesday, the second anniversary of the Tucson shooting that killed six people and left her critically...Tags: Mark Kelly, Mental Health, Periodicals, Good Morning America (tv program), Diane Sawyer
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Quickie weddings on the rise, just not in Vegas
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas, land of the quickie wedding, is in the midst of a serious love recession, and chapels in a city accustomed to playing the numbers aren't about to let the latest money-making opportunity pass — Dec. 12, 2012....
Tags: Central Park, Weddings, New York City, Manhattan (New York City), Tourism and Leisure
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Sandy Hook group launches anti-violence initiative
NEWTOWN, Conn. (AP) — Parents of children slain in the Connecticut school massacre held photos of their sons and daughters, cried, hugged and spoke in quavering voices as they called for a national dialogue to help prevent similar tragedies. "I do...
Tags: Mental Health, Rahm Emanuel, Health, Assault, Government
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NYC proposes ban on sale of oversize sodas
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City officials say they believe their proposed ban on large sodas and other sugary drinks in eateries will prove popular with residents and start a national trend. Mayor Michael Bloomberg's administration formally announced...Tags: Coca-Cola Co., New York City
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Dr. Angie, this run's for you
South Bend TribuneSOUTH BEND -- A journey born out of tragedy and almost ended by it will finally end Saturday for Dr. Bill Gitlin, though not in the place he expected. A South Bend dentist, Gitlin had planned to run the New York City Marathon last Sunday in honor of...Tags: Central Park, Chemotherapy, TNT (tv network), Sports, Dentistry and Dental Health
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NYC mayor disagrees with others on Chick-fil-A
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg says he strongly disagrees with the mayors of Boston, Chicago and San Francisco over Chick-fil-A's (chihk-fih-LAYZ') position on gay marriage. The fast food restaurant's opposition to gay marriage...
Tags: New York City, Justice and Rights, Gays and Lesbians, Crime, Law and Justice, Civil Rights
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New York wants to 'hide' baby formula to promote breastfeeding
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City is urging new mothers to go the natural route — by breastfeeding. Starting in September, dozens of city hospitals will ask new mothers to listen to talks about why their natural milk is better than a formula...
Tags: New York City, Breastfeeding
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Hot dog! Speed eaters ready for NY contest
NEW YORK (AP) — There's more than 100 pounds difference between the two defending champions who will try to eat the most hot dogs today in the 97th edition of The Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island....
Tags: Nathan's Famous, Hot Dogs, American Medical Association, Foods and Beverages, Lifestyle and Leisure
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