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Holder: Marijuana's effect on children a factor

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on April 18th

By FREDERIC J. FROMMERAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - How it affects children will be one factor the Justice Department weighs as it determines how to respond to the legalization of marijuana in Washington state and Colorado, Attorney General Eric Holder told Congress Thursday. "When it comes to

Senate vote nears, background check bill in peril

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on April 17th

By ALAN FRAMAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - A bipartisan effort to expand background checks is in deep trouble as the Senate approaches a long-awaited vote on the linchpin of the drive to curb gun violence. As the showdown draws near, an Associated Press-GfK poll shows ebbing public support for

Senate vote nears, background check bill in peril

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on April 17th

Background checks for gun buyers win more backing

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on April 15th

By DINA CAPPIELLOAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - With the Senate set to begin debate on gun control legislation this week, a proposal to expand background checks for gun buyers picked up some key Republican support over the weekend. But it may not be enough to ensure the measure is adopted.

Boat filled with protected species hits coral reef

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on April 15th

By TERESA CEROJANOAssociated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) - A Chinese boat that ran into a coral reef in the southwestern Philippines held evidence of even more environmental destruction inside: more than 10,000 kilograms (22,000 pounds) of meat from a protected species, the pangolin or scaly

Close vote seen on background checks on gun buyers

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on April 14th

By DINA CAPPIELLOAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - A bipartisan Senate proposal to expand background checks for gun buyers gained the backing of one Republican and the potential support of a second Sunday as sponsors said the vote expected this week was too close to call. The plan would "

Close vote seen on background checks on gun buyers

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on April 14th

Trial to start in Zetas cartel racehorse case

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on April 13th

By JUAN A. LOZANOAssociated Press HOUSTON (AP) - One of Mexico's most powerful and violent drug cartels intended a racehorse-buying operation to be a clandestine means of laundering its illegal proceeds in the United States, prosecutors say. But with the millions of dollars spent - sometimes in

Newtown mom pleads for gun control at White House

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on April 13th

By JOSH LEDERMANAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The mother of a 6-year-old boy killed in the Connecticut school shooting used the opportunity to fill in for President Barack Obama during the weekly radio and Internet address to make a personal plea from the White House for action to combat gun

Newtown mom pleads for gun control at White House

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on April 13th