Flanked by four children from across the country, President Obama today unveiled a sweeping plan to curb gun violence in America through an extensive package of legislation and executive actions not seen since the 1960s.Obama is asking Congress to implement mandatory background checks for all gun purchases, including private sales; reinstate a ban on some assault-style weapons;...
Jan
15
Are gun curbs just symbolism?
Labels: WorldSTORY HIGHLIGHTSGun violence recommendations are expected from Vice President Biden on TuesdayThe proposals are expected to contain substantive and symbolic ideas to curb gun violencePresidents use symbolism to shift public opinion or affect larger political or social changeWashington (CNN) -- The pictures told the story: Vice President Joe Biden looked solemn, patrician and in control as he sat at...
Thousands commemorate Kurds slain in France
Labels: Technology VILLIERS-LE-BEL: Thousands of mourners gathered in the French capital on Tuesday to pay an emotional final tribute to three female Kurdish activists who were shot dead there last week.Coffins containing the bodies of the three women and draped in the Kurdish flag were carried by female pall-bearers into a community centre in the Paris suburb of Villiers-le-Bel.They were then placed on...
U.S. quietly giving up its oil addiction
Labels: LifestylePresident Obama at an oil and gas production field near Maljamar, New Mexico in March, 2012. STORY HIGHLIGHTSFrida Ghitis: The U.S. will become the world's leading oil producer in a few years Ghitis: It is truly transformational that the U.S. is giving up its addiction to foreign oil Despite energy independence, we need to keep looking into green energy, she says Ghitis: It's beneficial for the U.S....
The flu shot: What's stockpiled, why to get one now
Labels: Health Get a flu vaccine, it's not too late. That's the recommendation being urged by federal health officials, local doctors and most experts who are commenting on this year's flu epidemic. But what exactly is in the flu vaccine, what forms does it come in, and why should we get vaccinated if there's still a chance we can get sick?Play VideoFlu hits epidemic levels Last week, the flu reached "epidemic...
Secret Revealed: Facebook Announces New Tool
Labels: Business How you search Facebook is about to change. In fact, just the act of searching Facebook is probably about to start.Facebook is trying to give Google a run for its money, with a new product called "Graph Search." It turns some of the personal information people have shared on Facebook into a powerful searchable database.For the social network's 170 million users in the U.S., it's...
Jan
14
Are gun curbs just symbolism?
Labels: WorldSTORY HIGHLIGHTSGun violence recommendations are expected from Vice President Biden on TuesdayThe proposals are expected to contain substantive and symbolic ideas to curb gun violencePresidents use symbolism to shift public opinion or affect larger political or social changeWashington (CNN) -- The pictures told the story: Vice President Joe Biden looked solemn, patrician and in control as he sat at...
Lance Armstrong apologises in person to Livestrong staff
Labels: Technology AUSTIN: Fallen cycling hero Lance Armstrong personally apologised Monday to staff members of the Livestrong cancer charity ahead of his much anticipated interview with talk show diva Oprah Winfrey."Lance came to the Livestrong Foundation's headquarters today for a private conversation with our staff and offered a sincere and heartfelt apology for the stress they've endured because of him,"...
Armstrong apologizes to staff, doesn't mention steroids
Labels: LifestyleSTORY HIGHLIGHTSNEW: Armstrong didn't address steroids during tearful apology, spokeswoman saysNEW: Disgraced cyclist is sorry work is stressful for those at Livestrong, she saysArmstrong has agreed to 90-minute interview with Oprah WinfreyArmstrong is expected to talk about doping allegations, her network says(CNN) -- Just hours before he was to tape an interview expected to address allegations of...
AP: Armstrong gives tearful apology to Livestrong
Labels: Health AUSTIN, Texas Lance Armstrong apologized to the staff at his Livestrong cancer foundation before heading to an interview with Oprah Winfrey, a person with direct knowledge of the meeting told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the discussion was private. Play VideoLance Armstrong to "speak candidly" to Oprah Winfrey 38 PhotosLance Armstrong Stripped last year...
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