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Senate panel hearing from Newtown father, doctor

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on February 27th

By ALAN FRAM and PHILIP ELLIOTTAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Neil Heslin says it's all about his slain son, Jesse. Heslin, a 50-year-old construction worker, says he normally pays little attention to politics. But he was yanked painfully into the middle of the nation's gun debate last

Anti-gun Democrat shoo-in to replace Jackson Jr.

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on February 27th

By SOPHIA TAREENAssociated Press CHICAGO (AP) - The newly elected Democratic nominee to replace disgraced former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. vowed to become a leader in the fight for federal gun control and directly challenged the National Rifle Association in her victory speech. But it remains to

Anti-gun Democrat shoo-in to replace Jackson Jr.

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on February 27th

2 Santa Cruz Police Officers Shot Dead

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on February 27th

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (AP) - Authorities say two police officers have been killed in a shooting in Santa Cruz, Calif. Santa Cruz County Sheriff Phil Wowak has confirmed that the officers died after the shooting occurred around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday. The Santa Cruz

UPDATE FROM SPD: Spokane Valley Shooting-Suspect Identified; Do You Know Who This Is?

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on February 27th

UPDATED PRESS RELEASE FROM THE SPOKANE VALLEY POLICE DEPT: Spokane Violent Crime Gang Enforcement Team (SVCGET) detectives have identified a suspect in the shooting that occurred February 21st in the area of Evergreen and Indiana. The suspect, identified as 26-year-old Terrance R. Jones,

UPDATE FROM SPD: Spokane Valley Shooting-Suspect Identified; Do You Know Who This Is?

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on February 27th

Lawyer: OH school shooting suspect to plead guilty

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on February 26th

CHARDON, Ohio (AP) - A teenager charged with killing three students at an Ohio high school a year ago plans to plead guilty, his attorney said Tuesday. Eighteen-year-old T.J. Lane will enter the plea during a court hearing later Tuesday morning, said attorney Ian Friedman. Friedman declined to

Washington State Patrol Trooper Fired For Shooting At Fleeing Car

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on February 26th

SEATTLE (AP) - The Washington State Patrol has fired a trooper accused of an unjustified shooting last April in Renton. The patrol says Trooper Jeff Laeuger was not in danger when he fired at a car that ran over his foot and was driving away. The trooper's

Officials press Facebook over Newtown postings

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on February 25th

By PAT EATON-ROBBAssociated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - Facebook offered assurances Monday that the social media site is removing some posts and so-called tribute pages related to the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting over concerns they're being used to exploit the tragedy. Echoing

Search widens for suspect in Vegas Strip shooting

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on February 25th

By KEN RITTERAssociated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) - A manhunt has widened to southeastern U.S. states for a 26-year-old ex-convict identified as the prime suspect in a shooting and fiery crash that killed three last week on the Las Vegas Strip, police said Monday. Ammar Harris used to live in South