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Victims mourned, remembered for their sacrifices in AuroraFamily and friends of the victims of the Aurora shooting attended funeral services this weekend.
Chick-fil-A: Culture war in a chicken sandwich?Chick-fil-A is closed on Sundays and opposes gay marriage. Chicago and Boston politicians speak out against Chick-fil-A restaurants in their cities. Christian conservatives call for a 'Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day.'
Intense storms strike Northeast, cleanup beginsA state of emergency and curfew remains in effect in Elmira, N.Y., as crews continue clearing trees and repairing power lines that were brought down by a possible tornado.
How Obama's visit showed Oakland radios' unreliabilityThe Oakland Police Officers Association says the city's cops have no faith in their year-old radio system. The radios' faults were clearly demonstrated during President Barack Obama's visit earlier this week.
Obama and Romney address gun control after Colorado massacreTheir pointed comments revived a debate — if briefly — that has faded to the background in national politics and been virtually non-existent in this year's close presidential race.
Four Las Vegas window washers rescued from side of hotelClark County and Las Vegas firefighters spent three hours rigging ropes and descending from the roof of the 46-story Vdara Hotel to harness and lower the workers one at a time to a landing area below.
Shooting suspect James Holmes described killings in packageThe University of Colorado Denver said Wednesday that the US Postal Service delivered the package Monday, and it was immediately investigated and turned over to authorities within hours.
Romney skeptical of British Olympic preparationsIn an interview broadcast Thursday with NBC News, Romney said 'it's hard to know just how well it will turn out.'
- Pilgrimage scam: Pa. man gets 5 years for bilking elderly devout
Prosecutors say the Elkins Park man ran the scheme, promising trips and even an audience with the Pope only to cancel the tours after being paid.
Colorado shooting victims: Who will pay medical bills?Enormous medical bills for those without health insurance may be the next challenge for victims in the Colorado movie theater shooting. Three hospitals won't charge the victims, and there are fund-raising efforts underway.
Obama calls for better background checks on gun buyersPresident Obama made a statement in favor of gun control, saying large-scale shootings, as well as every-day crime, need to be combatted.
Hospital bills forgiven for Colorado shooting victimsHospitals caring for uninsured victims of the Aurora shooting say they may forgive some medical bills.
- Accused gunman James Holmes sent notebook with plan to psychologist
The package allegedly sent by 24-year-old James Eagan Holmes remained unopened in a mailroom at the University of Colorado, for as long as a week before its discovery on Monday.
Buckyballs crackdown: Feds act to stop sale of magnetic toysThe Consumer Product Safety Commission has filed a complaint against the manufacturer of Buckyballs — those small but very powerful magnets sold as toys for adults.
Ohio bridge bombing plot suspect Anthony Hayne pleads guiltyAnthony Hayne pleaded to all three counts against him in US District Court. His attorney, Michael O'Shea, said Hayne hopes to get leniency in return for his testimony.
'Anglo Saxon' remark: Romney distances self from reportA London paper quoted an unnamed adviser saying Romney believes the US relationship with Britain is special because of shared 'Anglo Saxon heritage' and that the White House doesn't appreciate that shared history.
L.A. earthquake rattles, Indonesia quake rocksLos Angeles earthquake: A magnitude 3.8 quake rattled nerves but caused no serious damage in L. A. Wednesday. But in Indonesia, a magnitude 6.4 earthquake damaged 20 buildings, and caused at least one death.
Anaheim police shooting protest turns violentProtesters, upset over the shooting death of an apparently unarmed man last weekend, caused damage to local businesses in the southern California city after police move in.
Why gun sales are surging in ColoradoIn the wake of the deadly Aurora movie theater shooting last week, gun stores in Colorado have seen an increase in their business.
Colorado shooting draws attention to gun controlThe Colorado shooting at a movie theater last Friday, with legally purchased weapons, has left some wondering if there are sufficient restrictions in place for those looking to buy guns.
